Camp CAEN Resident Checklist

Morning

  • Alarm Clock: Although it may seem trivial, having an alarm clock to wake you up in the morning is a must.
  • Shower Items: Towels, shampoo, soap, brush, comb, shower shoes.
  • Bathroom Items: Toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, shaving supplies, contact/glasses.

Clothes

  • General Attire: Shirts (both short and long sleeved), pants, socks, underwear, shoes.
  • Swimming Attire: Swimsuit, towels, goggles.
  • Outdoor Attire: Long sleeved shirts, outdoor pants (an older pair that you can afford to get dirty), bug spray.
  • Athletic Attire: Shorts, gym shirt, gym shoes.

Classroom

  • Writing: Pens, pencils, highlighters.
  • Note Taking: Notebook, scratch paper
  • Travel: Backpack or book bag

Miscellaneous

  • Medications: Be sure to bring at least two week supply any medications you are prescribed.
  • Large Fan: The dorms can heat up quite a bit with the summer heat, two people in the room and both computers cooking.
  • Detergent: The washing machines do not have their own detergent, fabric softener, etc.
  • Quarters: A must to operate the washing machines ($1.00) and dryers ($0.50).
  • Spending money: Money for ordering out, buying snacks, for the coffee shop, getting U of M paraphernalia, or for the weekend.
  • Extra cables: Especially extension cords, power strips and network (ethernet) cable.
  • Water Gun: For the last Thursday of camp's big water fight. Also very good for the pool.

Camp Niceties

  • Sun Block: Especially for those who burn easily in the sun.
  • Bathrobe: Definitely not needed, but very nice for after showering.
  • Snacks: Nice for the in dorm munchies.
  • Drinks: Same as snacks, but for when the thirst hits.
  • Entertainment: The dorms do not have TVs, but many computers have TV in features, so gaming consoles are nice, and so are decks of cards.
  • Linens: Camp provides standard issue sheets, blankets and pillows, but most find it nice to have their own.

Computer Necessities if you Bring a Computer: (THIS IS NOT REQUIRED!)

  • Computer: Almost any power and operating system is fine, be sure to include a monitor.
  • Ethernet Card: A standard 10 base T ethernet adapter.
  • Ethernet Hub: A must for having two or more computers in a room.
  • Ethernet Cable: A patch cable to get from the jack to your hub, and from the hub to the computers. Two 10 foot cables per person should be fine.
  • Power Cables: Computer, monitor, hub, speaker, etc power cables, as well as surge protectors.
  • Accessories: Mouse, keyboard and monitor at least.
  • Drivers: Hardware drivers for your equipment.
  • System Software: Operating system software, backup software, etc.

Note: CAEN is not responsible for broken, lost, or stolen laptops or other equipment.

Computer Niceties:

  • Tools: Screwdrivers, wrenches, IC tools etc.
  • Speakers: Any sound system.
  • UPS: Uninterruptible power supply.
  • Software: Applications and games.
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