What to Pack

What to Bring or Pack


List for both Residential and Commuter Participants

  • Your own marching instrument/equipment (including drums) and applicable accessories
  • Percussionists must provide sticks/mallets and harnesses if applicable in addition to their own instruments
  • A music lyre (we will provide access to our electronic music app, BEAM, and a cell phone holder at registration for instrumentalists)
  • Cell phone (we use this for our electronic music distribution)
  • Sunscreen (very important)
  • Hat
  • Comfortable sneakers for marching (students MUST wear sneakers for all instructional sessions)
  • Clothing that is comfortable and allows the student to move freely and safely during physical marching activities
  • Refillable water bottle
  • Cash or debit card for vending machines or souvenirs (optional)

Packing List for Residential Participants

Each room has a small refrigerator and microwave.

  • Pillow and pillowcase
  • Blankets or sleeping bag (twin bed size) (flat sheet provided) 
  • Soap, toiletries, washcloth and towel, shower shoes
  • Headphones for music
  • Alarm clock
  • Summer/athletic clothing and light jacket (hot weather and possibly cool evenings)
  • Rain gear
  • Clothes hangers
  • Prescription and over-the-counter medications (in original container)
  • Mask (optional)
    Note: While the current guidelines do not require participants to wear masks in the spaces that will be utilized for this program, we are fully supportive of mask-wearing for those who choose to do so.
  • 1 COVID test (optional, recommended)

Do NOT bring:

  • a personal laptop
  • valuables — Penn State is not responsible for lost or stolen personal items