PACKING GUIDELINES for DC Trip May 22-25, 2015
Keep in mind these tried-and-true tips:
Bring comfortable walking shoes New shoes can cause blisters and pain!
You are REQUIRED to have 1 pair of closed toe shoes/sneakers with you for the
Dress appropriately for tours of churches and cathedrals. Although many of the great cathedrals
and churches in Europe are top tourist attractions, they are still used as houses of worship, and many
require that visitors wear proper clothing, especially in Italy and Spain where one’s knees and arms should
be covered when entering a church. Avoid shorts and immodest outfits. You may be asked to leave by a
church official if your clothing is considered inappropriate.
Discourage purse snatchers and pickpockets by bringing small money/passport holders or
handbags with long straps that you can sling across your body, bandoleer-style, and with a zippered
compartment for money and other valuables.
Bring rainwear. Plastic rain ponchos, which often come in a small square package, are easy to pack and
can be purchased very inexpensively.
Your luggage should be light but sturdy. Because you are responsible for your own luggage, the less
you have, the happier you’ll be.
Sample-size toiletries in leak-proof containers which are organized in a waterproof plastic bag
work best. Due to security issues, liquids and gels may not be permitted in your carry-on luggage. Since
these restrictions are subject to change, you may want to check for specific restrictions 24 to 48 hours prior
to your departure.
Most medications should be carried in your carry-on bag and kept in their original pharmacy
containers. Due to security issues, some medications may not be permitted in your carry-on luggage. Since
these restrictions are subject to change, you may want to check for specific restrictions 24 to 48 hours prior
to your departure.
Singers:
Concert uniform &Dress Shoes: Concert Black—no jackets for the guys; just vests!
NO folders unless you are reviewing music on the bus! Songs must be memorized.
Positive Character Traits
 Pleases, thank yous, yes sir/ma’am, no sir/ma’am, and all that other good stuff
 Be a good representation of the school, and band/choir/orchestra
 Be respectful to yourself & to those in authority
 Follow all directions given by authority, including chaperones and Disney Cast Members
 If you have to ask yourself if something is right or wrong then its probably wrong so don’t do it
 Please bring your positive attitude, don’t inflict a bad attitude on anyone, you will not have a good
time.
Clothing: (No Spaghetti Straps)
Clothes for 4 days (observe school dress code)
Jeans
Jacket
Comfortable shoes (sneakers):
Shirts
Shorts
Sweatshirt
Socks
Flip Flops (Optional)
Baseball Cap (for sun)
Sunglasses
Toiletries Items:
Sun block
Chapstick
Toothbrush/deodorant, etc.
**Medications(These will need to be turned
over to a chaperone, clearly labeled with
instructions)
Other items:
Snacks
Bottled Drinks (No Cans/No Glass)
Camera
Pillow for travel and hotel
Reading Material (homework!)
Personal Electronic Devices w/headphones
Rain Poncho or Umbrella
Cell phone with wall charger (an electric socket
“splitter” may come in handy)
Luggage tag (provided)
*** Walking shoes for riding rides--flip flops
will not be allowed on rides.
***Please Pack only one suitcase, one garment
bag (uniform) and one carry-on,
NOT including your pillow and ladies, your
handbag. We will not be retrieving bag sunder
the bus throughout the trip.
***You will want to bring spending money for
souvenirs and other needs (please be sure not
to carry an excessive amount of cash). Cash is
great; debit cards encouraged.
HOUGH HIGH SCHOOL does not assume responsibility for any items
brought on this trip.