1st Europe 2012 Independent Unit
Items that can be packed in advance (more than a week before departure)
Toiletries Kit
Use travel-size products
· comb and brush
· dental floss
· deodorant
· cotton swabs (if you use)
· body wash (shower gel)· nail clippers
· shampoo, conditioner
· shower puff, facecloths (throw away towels as they don't have facecloths in Europe)
· prescription drugs in original packaging
· menstrual items***BE PREPARED*** if your daughter doesn't menstruate yet, she might start on the trip, please have the discussion
· sunscreen
Office Kit
· addressed labels for postcards home
· pen, notebook, or travel journal· gluestick
· ziplock bags**(for keeping receipts for customs, etc)
Laundry Kit
· tide pen
· 6' clothes line and clothes pegs (8)
· travel laundry soap
Travel Aids
· power adapter/converter
· dishsoap(small portion, for cleaning waterbottle)
· batteries (if needed)
· camera
· refillable waterbottle
· watch
What to Pack in Your Carry On
· NO sharp objects
· NO liquids or gels unless it is packaged in a container less than 100 ml AND these containers fit into one see through zip locked bag AND the total does not exceed 1 litre
· camera
· refillable waterbottle, empty
· one pair of undergarments
· one pair of fuzzy,cozy socks
· in-flight reading
· in-flight travel accessories-earplugs, inflatable neck pilow, sleeping mask
· snacks-enough for 24 hours only
· gum
· headphones, or you can get them from Air Canada(n/c)
· sm ziploc with sm. toothpase/brush, handsanitizer wipes
· prescription drugs in original packaging (epi pens to be worn at all times)
· on the way home make sure to have all your receipts for any items you have souvenirs
· notebook, keep running list of purchases, and list of who to buy for and what you purchased for them
What to Pack in Your Luggage
· Label your luggage inside and out. Leaders providing a group matching identifying ribbon or tag
· unit daily clothing will be packed in ziploc bags and labelled ( details to follow)
· Dirty laundry. Bring a laundry bag, even if it is a trash bag, to keep soiled clothes separate from fresh clothes.
· Size and weight of packed luggage. Make sure you are able to lift and carry your luggage up and down a flight of stairs. In Europe, many of the hotels do not have elevators. We may have to travel many flights of stairs to get to our rooms. You will have to able to put your luggage on and off a bus.
· snacks for 1/day for 14 days (ie, peanut free granola bars, fruit leather, trail mix) to carry one in daypack(EF backpack) daily.
· toilet paper (many European public toilets don't have tp)
What to Wear on the Plane
There and Return
Red International Polo
International Jacket
Comfy navy bottom
International Scarf
Small sleeper earrings or studs
Clothing to Pack
· clothes not wearing on plane
· 2 pyjamas
· 7 pair of socks
· 7 pair of undergarments (you will have to wash items in the sinks and hang to dry)
· swimsuit
· dressy outfit for theatre in London
· 1 pair of walking shoes (extra pair)
· light, dressy shoes (ballet flats) *may be a dresscode for Buckingham Palace
· laundry bag
· small flashlight
· hat (optional)
DO NOT BRING
· FLIP FLOPS
· CELL PHONE
· JEANS
· PANTS/SHORTS WITH HOLES IN THEM
· SHORT SHORTS
· DANCE SHORTS
· TANK TOPS ARE NOT TO BE WORN AS A SHIRT ITSELF WHEN IN PUBLIC ( ONLY AS UNDERSHIRT OR SLEEP TOP)
· ALOT OF MAKEUP
· CURLING IRON, BLOW DRYERS, ELECTRIC RAZORS, STRAIGHTENERS ( THERE IS NOT TIME)
· BAD ATTITUDE
Remember: To be worn at all times, your passport in a passport holder and a watch. Also in your money belt is your money, copy of your travel/medical insurance (leaders to have copies too) a copy of any prescriptions including eyewear.
