Must Haves:
- Toothbrush & toothpaste
- Soap (in a travel holder)
- Shampoo / Conditioner
- Brush / comb, etc.
- Pajamas
- Underwear for each day
- Socks for each day
- Waterproof raincoat
- Beach towel
- Sunscreen
- Bug spray
- Unbreakable water bottle (important!)
- Any necessary prescription medication (in original pharmacy containers)
- Old T-shirt (for arts and crafts use & games)
Bedding:
Campers must bring 1) a sheet set (twin XL), 2) a pillow & pillowcase, 3) a blanket or comforter, and 4) one bath towel (Note: Some beds may be twin regular, not twin XL - twin XL sheets can work on either sized bed).
Dance Shoes (1+ pair):
- For hip hop, we require EITHER regular workout sneakers OR dance sneakers.
- For jazz, we require traditional jazz shoes.
- For contemporary, we recommend lyrical half-soles, or dance paws/foot undeez (dancers can also be barefoot or wear socks / half socks).
Dance Clothes (5+ outfits):
- Fitted dance pants, shorts or leggings
- Fitted dance tops/tanks/shirts or leotards
Friday Night Show Items:
- Black leggings
- Black & white ankle socks
- Multiple solid-colored shirts/tank tops
After Dance Clothes:
- 2+ pair shorts (at least)
- 2+ pair long pants (1 pair jeans)
- 3 - 5 + t-shirts &/or tank tops
- 2+ warm sweaters/sweatshirts
- Swim suit
- One nicer outfit (if going on Girls Night Out)
Shoes:
- 1 pair of shower shoes
- 1 pair of sneakers
- 1 pair of good walking sandals/summer shoes (NO heels)
- 1 pair boots or old sneakers (if horseback riding)
Highly Recommended:
- Book to read• Personal journal & pen
- Stamps, envelopes & paper for letters
- Hangers (if you need to hang clothes)
- Durable wrist-watch
- Sun hat / visor
- Sunglasses
- Flashlight
- Ear plugs or a "white noise" machine
Optional Items:
- Travel games / playing cards• Battery-powered CD player
- White pillowcase for signatures
- Stuffed animal
- Dorm decorations (photos, posters, etc.)
- Hair dryer!
- Laundry detergent (if doing laundry at camp)
- Umbrella
- Tennis racket (if playing tennis)
What NOT to Bring:
- Cell phones (unless you are "checking" one in with us)!
- iPods or other expensive personal music devices (unless you are "checking" one in with us).
- Candles, matches or lighters
- Expensive items (jewelry, etc.)
- Laptops
- Swiss Army Knives
- Pets
Beyond the practical rationale for not packing these expensive items, we also strive to teach the value or slowing down, "unplugging" from screens and being in community with those around us. Therefore, campers are only allowed to listen to personal music when practicing for American Dance Idol, and before bed. Please review your daughter's musical selection prior to her coming to camp to make sure it is age-appropriate.
Remember:
- LABEL EVERYTHING - permanently write, or better yet, use sewn or ironed-on labels that include the camper's first & last name.
- DON'T pack anything of value - things do get lost, damaged, and/or borrowed. Old t-shirts, sweatshirts & shorts are quite in style at camp!!
- Think LAYERS. Even in the peak of summer months, morning and evenings can be chilly. It's common for the day to start out in the 50's & 60s and then heat up to the 80's & 90's.
- LAUNDRY facilities are available at each ADTC location. Therefore, your camper really only needs clothes for one week, even if she's staying for two or three weeks.
