Summercamp checklist:

□ Yudansha/Yukyusha book

□ Keiko-gi (I like to have at least five)

□ Weapons (And if you have an extra bokken, bring it – they break.)

□ Lots of spare underwear

□ T-shirts (may let you go an extra class without having to do laundry!)

□ Sandals (you’ll be in these a lot!)

□ Hat or cap

□ Casual clothes for most of the week.

□ Nice clothes for the party!

□ Comfortable sleeping clothes

□ Swimsuit

□ Towels

□ Rain gear (poncho/umbrella)

□ Earplugs (in case your neighbors like to party)

□ Alarm clock

□ Pillows (I've gotta have my own)

□ Sheets (usually not needed)

□ Fan

□ Snack bars (I recommend Clif bars)

□ Drink mix (Hammer Nutrition's H.E.E.D is great! Also good is Cytomax Tangy Orange)

□ Water bottle (Nalgene 32oz.)

□ Brita water filter

□ Cooler - fill it with ice that you buy in town

□ Ice packs - keep them in the cooler

□ Medical supplies:

□ tape

□ ibuprofen

□ antibiotic ointment

□ liquid skin

□ indomethicin

□ lotion - for roughed-up feet

□ Camera and/or camcorder (and tripod, tapes, power splitter, ...)

□ Insect repellent

□ Sunblock

□ Soap, shampoo, shaving supplies, toothbrush, …

□ Laundry supplies:

□ basket and/or heavy duty garbage bag

□ detergent (Tide Tablets)

□ $10+ in quarters. - Unless where you’re going uses a card system. (Like Colgate does.)

□ Baseball mitt

□ Book to read in spare time

□ Cell phone/charger

□ Checkbook and/or some cash

□ Map/directions to get there!

Note: this checklist might be missing things. Use common sense. Please email me if you think something should be added.