Packing List

Bring one checked suitcase (50 pounds max) and one light backpack to carry on the plane with you.  You must be able to move with all of your luggage over long distances without assistance.  

Please pack sufficient apparel for 9 days. All clothing needs to follow POHS appearance policy.  


All clothing is recommended that you buy quick dry, light, nylon.  Cotton will stay wet from perspiration, rain, humidity, and retain odor.  If you want to bring a mix of some cotton and some nylon,  then that should be sufficient.  Especially with nylon clothing, you do not need to bring a clean shirt or pants/shorts for each day.  Jeans are not at all recommended.



CLOTHES:
  • 1 CR 2023 t-shirt
  • 5-7 pairs of long athletic pants (quick dry, non-abrasive) 
  • 2-4 pairs of shorts; 1 quick dry
  • 6-10 t-shirts (you don’t mind getting dirty)
  • 2 long-sleeved shirts
  • 1 sweater/sweatshirt/fleece
  • Rain gear (rain jacket/poncho; not cotton)
  • Appropriate sleepwear and loungewear to wear in the commons
  • 3 pairs of medium tall socks to wear with boots and 7 regular socks
  • 10 pairs of underwear
  • Shoes you could hike in and/or Old pair of tennis shoes

BEACH:
  • Swimsuit (school appropriate, make sure you can comfortably be active without need for adjustment; no bikinis)
  • Sunscreen- Must to be reef-safe (link to some reef-safe sunscreen)
  • Quick Dry Beach towel
  • Sunhat 
  • Sunglasses
  • Sandals, flip flops
  • Water shoes/tennis shoes
  • 1 Long-sleeved Nylon Shirt for water
    TOILETRIES: 
    • Toothbrush 
    • Travel-sized Toothpaste
    • Shampoo and Conditioner 
    • Body wash/soap
    • Reef safe Sunscreen
    • Hairbrush (and hair ties if needed) 
    • Lip balm 
    • Insect repellant
      PERSONAL ITEMS:
      • Masks if desired
      • Earplugs for sleeping (optional)
      • Analog Camera (optional)
          FOR THE PLANE
      • Passport
      • Lightweight backpack for hiking and plane
      • Reusable water bottle
      • Travel neck pillow (optional, it’s just 3.5 hours)
      • Healthy snacks
      • Pocket size tissues
      • Hand sanitizer, travel size
      • Reading material, games/cards to play with friends (optional)
      • Journal (we will journal every day)
      • Two pens, black or blue ink

      THINGS TO LEAVE AT HOME
      • All electronic devices, including your cell phone, 
      • Data-connected smartwatch
      • Bedding
      • Jewelry and accessories
      • Bad Attitude





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