What to bring
Get prepared for Game Development Camp with this packing list.
Day Camps
- Umbrella and/or Poncho - Indiana weather is unpredictable and walking in the rain may be unavoidable. The walks between buildings are typically 15-20 minutes.
- Lanyard with Meal Card and Thumbdrive - All of these items will be given to the students at check-in. The meal card can stay inside the lanyard with their name tag. The thumb drive can stay clipped onto the lanyard.
- Water bottle - A metal water bottle will be given to students at check-in. Please bring daily.
Keep in mind that you'll be walking from the residence hall to the classroom (10-15 minutes) with all your belongings Friday, so limit yourself to a manageble amount.
Overnight Camps
Keep in mind that you'll be walking from the residence hall to the classroom (10-15 minutes) with all your belongings the morning of your last day of camp, so limit yourself to a manageble amount.
- Clothes for the week
- Toiletries
- Shampoo and shower soap – the dorm does not provide these
- Shower shoes
- Alarm clock (either on phone or standalone device) – the overnight counselor will help get the campers up on time, but it's helpful for each camper to have their own means of waking up
- Medication-in addition to prescription medication, if there are over-the-counter medications that you commonly take (allergies, migraines etc) it is recommended that you bring these with you
- Rain gear – it is not uncommon to have rain during camp, so please pack a poncho or umbrella for when we will be walking outside.
- Notebook and pens/pencils if you want to take notes
- Small fan and blanket – The dorm rooms are air-conditioned. The temperatures are set based on broad university HVAC settings, and the rooms lack individual controls. Sometimes students end up being a bit cold or warm, so we advise being prepared for either situation.
- Laptop computer (optional) – We will provide computers for the daily sessions, but if your child wants to work on their projects in the evenings at the residence hall, they may want to bring a personal computer to use. However, most campers choose to take a break in the evenings.
- Pillow/blanket (In years past, pillows/blankets were not available--this year we have been assured they will be available, and so far, they have been. Just in case, I thought I should mention this as something to maybe pack in the event they are not available)
Linens (bedsheets, pillowcase, and two towels) are provided. The towels are meant to last the week. Laundry has an additional charge.