Summer Residential

Clothing

• Casual clothes
• Sportswear
• Dress clothes (optional)
• Comfortable sneakers
• Quality socks (7-14 pairs)
• Shower shoes or flip flops (if desired)
• A sweatshirt or light jacket
• Umbrella/rain gear
• Long pants and closed-toe shoes are required for Purdue science lab classes (Attention: Crocs are not considered closed-toe for lab purposes).
• Long swim trunks for males or one-piece swimsuits for females
• Semi-formal attire for GER²I dance
• ** Please bring 1 full week of clothing. Laundry access is not 24/7.

Other Items

• Personal toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, hair comb or brush, hair dryer, etc.)
• Necessary medications in their original labeled containers
• Sunscreen and sunglasses
• Alarm clock or device with alarm function
• A camera or device with camera function
• Notebook paper, pencils, pens
• Global Gala: We encourage you to share your culture in authentic ways, such as dancing, singing, quoting poetry, crafting, or sharing a special talent/skill or cultural artifacts. As such, you may choose to bring items with you to present (e.g., musical instruments, cultural items, clothing, etc.)
• If you choose to bring a valuable musical instrument for Global Gala, we advise you to leave it with your counselor for safekeeping while not in use.

Do Not Bring

• Bed linens, blanket, towels and washcloths (provided)
• Electronics (drones, video game consoles)
• Water guns, Nerf guns
• Motorized bikes, cars, skateboards or longboards, bicycles, or scooters
• Valuables (e.g. jewelry, portable video games, etc.)
• Computers (provided for class)
• Students may bring cell phones (may be confiscated if used during class or in an inappropriate manner).

• Facilities – Students live in residence halls on the safe, friendly West Lafayette campus of Purdue University. Centrally located between students’ classes, libraries, computing centers, and recreational facilities, the residence halls are fully air-conditioned and easily accessible to students with physical disabilities. For more information, visit the University Residences website.
• Roommates – Each participant will be paired with 1-2 roommates as available. We believe that campers enjoy a richer experience and make new friends more easily when they lodge with someone they have not met before; therefore, roommate requests are NOT accepted unless your child has specific health or emotional needs. Please email geri@purdue.edu if you believe you fit this category.
• Check In/Check Out – Campers will check in at the Honors College, 1101 3rd Street, West Lafayette, IN 47906, between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time, on the Sunday their program begins. Comet campers who commute daily should attend registration and their first class meeting on Sunday evening from 7:00-9:00 PM. On the final Saturday of camp, Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held at the Honors College from 9:00-10:30 AM followed by a closing ceremony. Check out is no later than 11:30 AM on the final Saturday.
• Social Life – An enjoyable social experience is just as important as the academic learning, and the residence hall will be the social hub of GER²I Residential Summer Camp. Lounges and common areas give students places to play music and games, watch movies, share a snack, read a book, or collaborate on projects. Our friendly, experienced counseling staff works hard to create an environment in which all students feel safe, comfortable, and right at home. Students attending over Independence Day, July 4, will have the opportunity to see the local fireworks display.
• GER²I Global Gala and Talent Showcase – GER²I campers come from all over the world and from many different cultures. We encourage you to share your culture with others during the Global Gala. Share a talent by performing a dance or singing a song. Teach a popular game that is played in your country or tell a story. Bring an item from home that represents your culture. Through food, music, dancing, and other cultural activities, promote your culture and heritage and give others a glimpse at what life is like in your community.
• Dining – The award-winning Purdue dining courts offer something for everyone. The dining court serves a varied menu of hot meals, a salad bar stocked with fresh fruits and vegetables, juices and drinks, cereals, and sandwiches. Even picky eaters or those with special dietary needs will have an appetizing variety of healthy foods from which to choose. If your child has special dietary needs, please call GER²I at (765) 494-7243.

• Safety – Key card building access and 24-hour residence hall staff help summer campers feel comfortable and secure. Per Purdue University policy, students will be escorted to and from classes daily. Staff members supervise activities and field trips away from the residence hall and are always available to students who choose to stay at the residence hall during afternoon activities. Students should never leave the residence hall without staff supervision. Unless they are with a staff member, students may not go beyond the academic campus and the small shopping areas near the residence hall.
• Social and Emotional Development – A special feature of our program that sets us apart from other camps is our social-emotional curriculum. Our camp counselors understand the social and emotional needs of the GER²I campers and are trained on student development, cultural sensitivity, and characteristics of children with gifts and talents. Camp counselors facilitate an affective curriculum in a small group format during the program. Helping to build a sense of community, these discussion sessions are an integral component of our camp.
• Medical Care – Medical information and permission for treatment will be collected from participants prior to registration. Parents will be notified of any medical emergency or illness as soon as possible. GER²I provides limited medical insurance that covers most basic costs while students are attending camp, but any additional medical expenses, expenses related to existing conditions, and/or medical services provided outside of camp attendance are the responsibility of the parents or guardians. Campers should bring an adequate supply of prescription medication in the original container to camp. Please do not send your child to camp if he or she is ill. We will accommodate a later check in if needed.