EXPLO Grades 10-12 | Pre-College + Career | Packing List

EXPLO Grades 10-12 | Pre-College + Career | Packing List

EXPLO Pre-College + Career Summer Packing List

Most of the materials required for courses and scheduled activities will be provided by EXPLO. All students must bring a laptop, chromebook or tablet (iPad or similar) device in order to fully participate in the program and their coursework. For the Engineering and Artificial Intelligence concentrations, a laptop is strongly preferred because of the type of software used in those concentrations. If this is the case, you can find detailed information about what to bring in the published course description on our website. We’ll also email you a reminder closer to the summer.

In regard to clothing, EXPLO is typically a casual place. Most students wear shorts, t-shirts, and sneakers on a daily basis. Student should plan to bring at least one set of formal or business attire for final presentations and/or meetings with project partners.

For All Students

Colby College is home to the state-of-the-art, 30,000 square foot Harold Alfond Athletic Center, which is open to EXPLO students. Students must bring their own foot- wear, racquets, gloves, shin guards, dance shoes, knee pads, or any other personal athletic equipment you may want to use. Please note: EXPLO is not responsible for lost or stolen equipment. Sports Equipment EXPLO Pre-College + Career programs involve interaction with professionals in the field and include presentations for which professional attire is appropriate. Please make sure to bring at least 1-2 outfits appropriate for such occasions (e.g., suit, jacket and tie, etc.) Dress Clothing Use of the above listed items is limited to program-es- tablished boundaries only. It’s strongly recommended that students wear a helmet and well as wrist, elbow, and knee protection. There are outdoor bike racks around campus which students may use to lock up their bikes. Students must provide their own locks. We have found that students are sometimes reluctant to wear all recommended safety gear, especially for skateboards and in-line skating. Please don’t bring these items to campus unless you intend to wear the recommended safety gear. Bicycles, In-Line Skates, Skateboards And Scooters For all athletic activities and science labs, closed-toe shoes are required. We recommend every student come to EXPLO with a pair of sneakers. Closed-Toe Shoes

Musical Instruments

If you enjoy playing a musical instrument, we encourage you to bring easily transportable instruments to share your music with students and staff. There are numerous opportunities throughout the summer to share your talents and play/practice with others. Please note that EXPLO is not responsible for lost or stolen instruments. There are pianos in the first floor lounges of the dorms which students may use on a first-come basis. Students are encouraged to bring and use smartphones responsibly at the Program. At times, such devices are used for coursework and connecting with instructors on schedule and location changes. Students should be advised that they may not use smartphones or other devices during courses, electives, check- ins, evening events, or during any other structured EXPLO activity unless such use is part of the activity or unless specifically invited to do so. We do our best to foster an environment where students use phones to engage and connect with others rather than shut themselves off from the world in front of them. Mobile Phones Students are required to bring a laptop/personal computer, chromebook or tablet in order to fully participate in our concen- trations. A limited number of computers with internet access are available in the Student Center. EXPLO is not responsible for lost or stolen laptops, tablets, mobile phones, or other expensive electronics. Students are instructed to either keep electronics on their person or in their locked dorm rooms and are responsible for them at all times. In addition, any student using Colby College’s wireless network, whether on their own computer or an EXPLO or Colby College computer, is trusted to use this resource wisely and appropriately. Students will be held responsible for connection to objectionable sites and all other online conduct. Personal Computers

EXPLO Pre-College + Career Summer Packing List

Packing Checklist

Disposable surgical masks - will need enough for yourself for two weeks

Underwear Socks Jacket/Raincoat

Dress Clothes** Hat/Baseball Cap Bathrobe/Bath Towel Pajamas Beach Towel Sunglasses Sneakers* Sandals/Swim Shoes

Toiletries Alarm Clock Wrist Watch Camera

Bug Repellent Sunblock Hangers Water Bottle Twin X-Long Sheets Pillowcase Blanket Pillow

Short Sleeve Shirts Long Sleeve Shirts Sweater/Sweatshirt Jeans/Pants* Shorts

Shower Caddy Shower Shoes Debit/Credit Card Laundry Bag

*Students taking lab science courses must bring an extra pair of pants and closed-toe shoes for use in science labs. **All students should bring at least one set of professional dress clothes and comfortable walking shoes for class presentations and field trips. Additional dress clothes are optional, but recommended for dances, weekend field trips and other special events.

You Do Not Need to Bring

• Hangers — Hangers used by former EXPLO students are available (at no charge) on campus on a first-come, first-served basis. There are also multiple locations locally where inexpensive plastic hangers may be purchased. • Laundry Detergent — Laundry detergent pods will be provided free of charge; however, you may elect to bring your own detergent if you need a particular type. • Fans — Colby College provides each student with a small desk/tabletop fan. EXPLO has additional fans on hand for students to use, or students may choose to bring their own fans.

The Following Items are NOT Allowed at the Program • Appliances — e.g. air conditioner, hot plate, toaster, TV, microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, lamp with halogen bulb. It is ok to bring small portable music players (not for use during quiet hours, 10:30 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.).

• Candles, incense, matches, lighters, firecrackers, crepe paper, flammable substances.

• Knives or weapons of any kind — including toy weapons (squirt guns or fake knives). • Cumbersome/expensive personal items — EXPLO is not responsible for lost/stolen items.