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)