RYLA Weekend – Gear List

What to Bring to RYLA

Personal items: Pillow, sheets, blanket or sleeping bag, fan, bath towel(or two), hand towel, face cloth, soap, shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, hair dryer, shower shoes(flip flops)

note: there is NO AC in the dorms.

Optional: Bug-spray and Sunscreen. While not required, these might come in handy.

Optional: Mask

Medications: Prescription and non-prescription meds for the duration of RYLA, i.e. 1-day quantity for each day.  For example, epi-pens, inhalers, etc. that have been disclosed on your registration or at the health care check-in during your arrival.
Program Attire:  Attendees will be required to wear a provided RYLA t-shirt most of the time but may wear any bottoms they wish (pants, skirt, shorts, etc.— keep it clean & non-promiscuous). Students will be participating in both indoor and outdoor activities throughout the day. Dress is casual.
Footwear:  No open-toed shoes are permitted due to the potential for injury. Non-marking sneakers (those with white soles) should be brought, ideally worn, and may be required for use during certain activities.
Be Prepared: Don’t forget to check the weather and make an educated decision about what attire would be appropriate.
Backpack: Attendees will be given a RYLA backpack, binder & RYLA t-shirts when they arrive.
Reusable Water Bottle: We will provide refilling stations.

Writing Instruments(optional): pens and pencils, and/or highlighter for the activities.
Cell Phones: Students may bring their cell phones, however, NO TEXTING/CELL PHONE USE is allowed during RYLA unless explicitly stated. Optional: phone cord, charger, portable battery.

Note: RYLA is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

What Not To Bring

Vape pens, e-cig. tobacco products: PARTICIPANTS ARE NOT ALLOWED to possess or use any tobacco, marijuana, or products with THC while at RYLA.

Alcohol, Drugs: Participants are not allowed to possess or use any alcohol or drugs not prescribed by your physician, while at RYLA.

Bags are subject to search.

Note: You will need to carry all your belongings with you all day, as well as the RYLA backpack and binder and the Sunday t-shirt that we provide to you.

No tolerance policy.

Students whose conduct is unbecoming or who break any of the conference rules, will be dismissed from the conference at the discretion of the conference officials and will be sent home at their expense.