8th Grade Washington, D.C. Trip
Packing List
Suggested items to bring:
Carry-on bag items:
Large luggage items:
Packing Tips:
Don’t over pack! A common mistake is to take too many clothes, unnecessary toiletries, etc. Each student must be able to carry their own luggage. Usually one suitcase and one backpack are sufficient. Use Ziploc bags to hold shampoos and other toiletries that could leak.
- One (1) large piece of luggage
- One (1) personal carry-on bag
Carry-on bag items:
- Glasses, contacts & solution, sunglasses
- Spending money
- Disposable camera (1 per day), or digital camera (please be careful!)
- Toothbrush & toothpaste
- Comfortable walking shoes (we recommend no flip-flops!)
- Coat/Jacket, rain jacket, dress in layers (please check weather forecast before your departure)
- Food (no dairy products)
- iPods, iPads, Kindles, etc. to enjoy on the bus (remember to bring headphones and extra batteries!)
- G, PG, and PG-13 movies for the bus
- Medicines and Copies of any Prescriptions (give to teacher w/specific instructions)
- Sweatshirt
- Cosmetics
- Hair brush, comb, etc.
- DVD/VHS tapes (to be played at teachers’ discretion)
- Magazines, books
- Hat
Large luggage items:
- Dress code per school regulations
- 3 casual t-shirts
- 2 pairs of pants/jeans
- 1 light jacket for cold weather or rain
- Poncho or travel umbrella
- Pajamas
- Underwear & socks for 4 days
- Toothbrush & toothpaste
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Hat or visor
- Hairbrush
- Toiletries: shampoo, soap, deodorant, etc.
- Comfortable walking shoes (we recommend no flip-flops!)
- A pillow and light-weight blanket for the bus (if you wish)
- Camera
- Sack lunch, snacks, and drinks for the bus
- Wallet and/or change purse
- Personal spending money for the parks (souvenirs and snacks)
- Hand sanitizer (personal travel size)
Packing Tips:
Don’t over pack! A common mistake is to take too many clothes, unnecessary toiletries, etc. Each student must be able to carry their own luggage. Usually one suitcase and one backpack are sufficient. Use Ziploc bags to hold shampoos and other toiletries that could leak.