Mathcamp: What to Bring

Summer weather in Washington is generally warm and dry, cooling off in evenings (average high 79 F, average low 57 F). However, there will certainly be some cold and rainy days, as well as some hot ones, so pack accordingly. We recommend that you bring the following:

• Clothes
  8-10 pairs of socks and underwear
  8 light shirts or T-shirts
  3 or 4 pairs of shorts and 1 or 2 pairs of long pants
  1 waterproof jacket
  2 sweaters/sweatshirts
  1 or 2 pairs of sneakers and/or 1 pair of sandals
  1 set of nicer clothes, with clothes hangers (nothing fancy or formal will be required)
  If you do not know how to use a washer and dryer, learn before you come!
  
  
• Personal Items
  Sheets (twin; bring x-long if you have them) and towels
  Alarm clock (very important!)
  Toiletries, bathrobe, shower slippers (bathrooms are in the hall)
  Long distance calling card or cellular phone (and charger!) for calling home. You can get very cheap rates at www.onesuite.com. There will be telephones in each room.
  Small reading lamp (recommended; can also be purchased at camp for $10)
  Small fan (recommended; can also be purchased at camp for $10)
  Umbrella (optional)
  Camera (optional)
  
  
• School Supplies
  Notebook, pens/pencils, binder for handouts, and some paper.
  (Don't pack too much - you can easily buy more at the campus bookstore.)
  Scientific calculator only if you have one already -- you can certainly do without it
  
  
• Recreation
  Sun block!! (There will be many outdoor activities and it is easy to get burned)
  Good hiking or walking shoes, hat, sunglasses (If you want to go hiking, bring your boots!)
  Swimsuit and extra towel (if you want to go swimming/white-water rafting)
  Personal sports equipment (e.g. tennis racket)
  Board games, chess sets, puzzles (the more the merrier)
  Musical instruments
  Flashlight (optional - for potential hiking/cave exploration field trip)
  Water bottle (highly recommended, for hikes and daily hydration)
  
  
• Recommended Spending Money: $100-$150 USD
  $10 - $20 for laundry (required); the rest for incidental expenses, extra field trips, etc. (recommended)
  
  Note: Most Mathcamp activities are included in the camp fee, but occasionally we offer extra field trips for which students have to pay part of the cost. Even for these extra trips, Mathcamp is able to subsidize a limited number of students who would find it difficult to afford the trip on their own. If you want to go on a trip but can't pay for it, talk to your advisor. The conversation will remain confidential. We want everyone to be able to enjoy the opportunities offered by the camp!
  
  
• Travel Documents
  Don't forget to carry your ticket, visa, and passport/birth certificate safely!
  
  
• About Valuables
  We suggest that you do not bring valuables or expensive electronic equipment. Students who do not wish to keep money or passports in their rooms may store them in the Mathcamp office. We cannot guarantee the safety of any other valuables (laptops, iPods, etc.). If you choose to bring them, please be aware that you do so at your own risk. (Note that if you bring a laptop, you will also want to bring an ethernet cord; there will be a high-speed connection in each dorm room.)
  
  
• The Camp Will Provide:
  Pillows and blankets
  Laundry detergent and fabric softener
  Clothes iron and sewing kit
  First aid and basic over-the-counter medication (Tylenol, Advil, Benadryl, etc, administered by staff)
  General recreational equipment (soccer ball, basket ball, etc.)
  Telephones (in each dorm room)