Each room has a small refrigerator and microwave.
You should bring:
- Fan (highly recommended as rooms are not air-conditioned)
- Pillow and pillowcase
- Blankets or sleeping bag (twin bed size) (flat sheet provided)
- Soap, toiletries
- Washcloths, towels, shower shoes
- Refillable water bottle to fill at water stations
- Headphones for music
- Alarm clock
- Sunscreen and/or hat
- Summer clothing suitable for hot weather
- Jacket/clothing for cool evenings
- Rain gear
- Comfortable, closed-toe walking shoes (campus is large and campers will be doing lots of walking. Sneakers are highly encouraged, especially since one of the sites we may visit requires closed-toe shoes)
- Credit/debit card for impromptu walks with the counselors to Berkey Creamery, snacks from the vending machines, or shopping for souvenirs (optional—meals and snacks are provided. Campus is cashless, so a debit/credit card is required for purchases.)
- Clothes hangers
- Prescription and over-the-counter medications (in original container)
- Masks (optional)
Do NOT bring:
- a personal laptop (campers will use campus computer facilities, if needed)
- valuables — Penn State is not responsible for lost or stolen personal items