Packing List
Students participating in S.T.R.I.P.E.S. are encouraged to wear clothing that is light-weight and comfortable. Temperatures for Louisiana in August will be very hot and humid. Please bring enough clothing for four (4) days. You may also want to bring extra in case it rains or your clothes get dirty during an activity. Also pack a pair of jeans for night activities. You’ll have time to change in the afternoon, if needed. You will need to wear comfortable tennis shoes. Due to the activities scheduled, open toe shoes, sandals, short skirts, short shorts, and dresses are not recommended for the S.T.R.I.P.E.S. program. However, we do recommend the following:
- Alarm Clock
- Backpack
- Bug Spray
- Camera
- Class Schedule printout
- Clothing
- Flashlight
- Hat
- LSU Apparel (t-shirt, hat, etc. to be worn on Day 3)
- Medication (prescription or nonprescription—LSU students and staff are not allowed to provide any sort of medicine to a student)
- Money
- Pillow / Sheets / Sleeping Bag / Blanket (Bedding is NOT provided by the S.T.R.I.P.E.S. program)
- Rain Poncho
- Snacks
- Shower Shoes
- Sleepwear
- Sunscreen
- Tennis Shoes
- Toiletries
- Towels and Washcloths
- Umbrella
- Water Bottle
- Musical Instrument (optional)
