PACKING LIST
- BEDDING – Pillows, Sheets, Blankets or Sleeping Bag. Sleepwear! (Beds are a twin XL)
- TOWELS & TOILETRIES – towels, toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, shower shoes, hair Necessities, sanitary supplies, contact lenses, makeup, etc. SHOWER ARTICLES MUST BE PLASTIC – NO GLASS!
- WINDOW FAN – it will be almost summer. Weather varies and one dorm has no air conditioning.
- MASKS/FACE COVERING – We will be following any Covid guidelines set by the college. Please bring yourself some face coverings to be worn during the week. There will be washing machines available if you need to wash any disposable face coverings. We will be providing each person with a few disposable masks upon arrival as well.
- UNIFORM DRESS CODES FOR WEEK – Girls State T-shirt, jeans/ casual pants / capris / bermuda shorts. NO SKIRTS, CROPPED SHIRTS, OR SHORT SHORTS! You will be asked to change if your attire is inappropriate. All bottoms must be past fingertip length. Please bring one business casual outfit as well in case you plan to run for office.
- DRESS CODE FOR SOCIAL TIME – Same as above. Citizens will not be given shirts to wear during rec time. Please bring t shirts for sports, you may wear athletic shorts for the allotted rec time and change back into the uniform once back in session.
- DRESS CODE FOR INAUGURATION –Semi-formal attire. (NO MINI SKIRTS, NO MINI DRESSES, NO GAUZE DRESSES). Please dress appropriately for this event.
- WEATHER – Sweaters, Rain Gear (we have had heat waves, cool weather, rainy weather), BE PREPARED!
- CAMPAIGNS – Cardboard, Construction Paper, Felt Tip Pens, Scissors, Masking Tape ONLY (no scotch or packing tape. Paper type tape only) and whatever else you need to make Posters. NO LOOSE GLITTER ALLOWED. NO PREPARED CAMPAIGN MATERIALS ALLOWED. IF YOU COME WITH IT PREPARED, IT WILL BE TAKEN AWAY!
- GIRLS STATE TALENT SHOW – Bring Musical Instruments, Music, Dance Costumes, Props, etc. if you wish to perform.
- BOYS STATE / GIRLS STATE BAND – Bring Musical Instruments for combined band.
- SPORTS – Balls & Sneakers. No swimming pool available.
- MONEY – For Girls State Store: logo sweatshirts, bags, soda, water, snacks, etc. Checks & Cash accepted at Girls State Store (There is an ATM on campus).
- CELL PHONES / IPODS / LAPTOPS – Are allowed during free time ONLY. If on during sessions, you will be asked to shut them off.
- MISCELLANEOUS – snacks, water bottle, bag to carry things in, sunglasses
NOTE: MASSACHUSETTS GIRLS STATE and/or STONEHILL COLLEGE WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR MONEY, JEWELRY, RADIOS, CAMERAS, ETC. LOST OR STOLEN.