Hosted at Gustavus Adolphus College (GAC)
Clothes – Enough for 4-5 days (Mon, Tues, Wed, and extras)
Shirts
Shorts
Underwear
Sleepwear
Socks (if typically worn)
Rain Jacket or umbrella
Swimsuit*
Toiletries
Deodorant
Body wash/shampoo
Sunscreen
Small soap for sink in room
Toothbrush, toothpaste
Feminine products if needed
Shoes
Flip flops are okay for dorm/shower/pool
Summer Festival Camp uses the full campus (arboretum, sport fields, etc) for games and activities. Bring one pair of shoes made for walking.
Miscellaneous
If you’re bringing a phone, also bring a phone charger & cord
Each day’s schedule is posted to an app
Small, personal fan for dorm room
Wallet with money
A decent water bottle
All kinds work. If you like cold water, you may consider bringing an insulated one. The water in the dorm dispenser is room temp. You can fill up on ice and whatever beverage you like in the cafeteria at meal times.
Alarm clock for mornings. This could also be your phone.
You decide when you should shower (before breakfast or after evening activities).
Plastic bag to transport wet clothes or towel
Optional
Sunglasses and/or hat
Spending money
Here are the places you may decide to spend money:
Small Summer Festival Camp shop (tshirts, swag)
GAC Bookstore (clothes, souvenirs, some essentials and snacks)
Vending machine in dorm basement
MN Largest Candy store in Jordan on return trip home
XL, twin fitted sheet
GAC will supply students with a clean pillow and pillow case, 2 flat sheets, towels, and blanket. If you prefer using a fitted sheet vs 2 flat sheets, bring one from home.
*A trip to the GAC pool may be possible, depending on the camp schedule and renovations in the athletic center.