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