2024 Suggested Packing List

  • Luggage cart or suitcase with wheels for move in/move out
  • Linens (Twin XL), towels, and pillows per person
  • A mattress pad is strongly suggested – mattresses are EXTRA firm
  • Bath mat or towel for use as a bathmat
  • Over the door hooks (may not fit all doors) and/or coat hangers
  • Folding camp chairs and/or picnic blanket to socialize outside
  • Medicines, band-aids, first aid supplies
  • Masks, COVID tests per person in your group
  • Extra glasses or contact lenses
  • Doorstop - if desired (highly recommended for teens)
  • Nightlight/flashlight - if desired
  • Smartphone and charger (to receive daily NUUS / schedule updates). 
  • Earplugs - we are staying in dorms, and your neighbors might be loud
  • Roll of blue painters’ tape for posting anything on doors or walls
  • Laundry detergent (marked safe for HE machines) and hand soap, as well as shower soap and shampoo
  • Reusable water bottle and reusable travel mug/cup
  • Poncho, raincoat, or umbrella – be prepared for unexpected weather.
  • Summer casual clothes, plus (optional) dressy or costume stuff if you want to dress for the dance themes
  • Since we will be in the mountains, bring long pants/jeans and a light jacket, too
  • Sunscreen & insect repellent
  • Good walking shoes – Nature Staff have strong opinions about shoes! Find out more here: https://www.suusi.org/shoes_nature
  • Musical instruments - you never know who you might find to play with
  • Required gear for any nature trips – double-check the requirements in the catalog if you’re signed up for trips
  • Board games to share via Pair-a-Dice
  • Your congregation’s banner for the parade
  • Shelf-stable, single-serving snacks to donate for our service project

Please note the following are NOT permitted in dorm rooms

  • Candles
  • Incense burners
  • Halogen lamps
  • Appliances (fridges, microwaves)