Cousin Trips Packing Tips
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- Take care to roll & pack clothes neatly to insure that they all fit in one [1] piece of luggage. One suitcase and one small personal bag is allowed.
- Toiletries should be contained in a cosmetic bag.
- Footwear should already be broken in for comfort.
- Pack five sets of clothing (washers and dryers are available).
- Medications should be in original container. (see contract for more details)
- Suitcases should have an extendable pull handle and wheels.
- Label ALL personal belongings (stick on labels or water repellant markers)
Toiletries Clothing/Accessories
- Toothbrush
- Toothbrush Case
- Toothpaste
- Comb & Brush
- Liquid Soap
- Deodorant
- Body Lotion
- Sunscreen
- Shower Shoes
- OFF Bug Spray
- Socks: 3
- Underwear: 5
- Swimwear: 2
- Sleepwear: 2
- Sweater: 1
- Shorts: 4
- Jeans/Pants: 2
- T-Shirts: 5
- Long Sleeve Shirt: 1
- Short Sleeve Shirt: 1
- Casual Shoes: 1
- Sneakers: 1
- Umbrella or Poncho
- Sandals/Flip-Flops 1
- Bath Towel: 1
- Wash Cloth: 1
- Sunglasses
- Wristwatch
Optional DO NOT BRING
- Mobile Phone
- Calling Card
- Reading Material: 2
- Disposable Camera: 2
- Stamps/Stationary/Envelopes
- Refillable Water Bottle: 1
- Electronic devices of ANY kind [i.e. Apple iPod, PSP, Nintendo GameBoy, etc.]
- Weapons or anything that can be construed as a weapon
- Personal Valuables
Note: Cousin Trips does not assume responsibility for any lost or damaged property; therefore we recommend that no valuable items such as jewelry etc. be brought on a Trip.
Cousin Trips will provide the following items for Student Traveler use:
- Bath Towels & Wash Cloths
- Shampoo & Conditioner
- Laundry Detergent
- Journals
- Pens & Pencils
- Board & Card Games
Transportation
All USA Cousin Trips programs will originate and return to Atlanta, Georgia. Parents are required to make arrangements for their child's arrival and departure to the host home in Powder Springs, Georgia.
If your child will arrive to Atlanta by air, you are required to contact Cousin Trips staff to arrange for pick-up ten days prior to arrival. If you will drive your child to the host home, please plan your arrival at 7 AM on the departure date and pick-up at 6 PM.
Registration Forms
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