pcotten

Thanks for the very useful thread. I am sending my 14 year old with most items listed here, except for a shaving kit. At what age do some other kids typically start shaving? I recall that I was 18 before I first shaved.

ExeterMama

My son was 15 when he started shaving. The boys at Exeter usually participate in No Shave November and also February to prepare for Moustache March. :-)

SevenDad

My younger daughter fenced in a Y12 (1999-2002 birth years) tournament yesterday and one of the boys she beat had a mustache.

classicalmama

I was thinking of a shaving kit as a repository for toothbrush, floss and zit cream as much as a place for a razor. My boy would NOT use one of those shower totes--girl stuff in his book--so he needs something to tote all the small stuff in and out of the bathroom. My kid is still in the fuzzy haired stage of life; an electric razor, used every few days, is all he needs.

2prepMom

This good thread may be timely for those starting to plan.

D'yer Maker

I agree with those who observe that the list of things to bring is ridiculously long...but I still think it's valuable information. I wouldn't dream of urging anyone to look at this as a checklist or to-do list or shopping list but I would urge people to look at it for ideas and reminders as they do their own planning.

pittsburgher

For all of you going to boarding school for the first time this fall, this is something you might want to look through. It has a lot of great ideas, but also bad ones. Take it with a grain of salt and use it as inspiration. Also, start shopping for stuff you know you will need now. Shower caddy, any decorations, etc, b/c you don't want to complete with college students for a limited supply. But don't buy everything. Make sure how big your room is and such.

celeryshtick

Hey, so why does OP suggest that no halogen lamps should be brought? I have a halogen desk lamp.

2prepMom

@celery
Many schools consider halogen lamps a fire hazard and do not allow them in student rooms because the bulbs get very hot and can set fire to papers or cloth placed near or over the lamp, or if it falls over onto a pillow, rug or bedding.

Check with your school before you bring halogen - but you might want to consider
the newer, much safer LED lamps in any case, which work well and are inexpensive(buy at Lowe's or on-line).

pittsburgher

@celery,
2prepMom, you're spot on, but I just wanted to add that many schools are trying to be more environmentally conscious, and halogen lamps aren't that eco-friendly.

HarvardRox1199

Does Andover have a small store on campus to get basic things, such as aspirin?

Periwinkle

Here's the non-slimmed down list:

TOILETRIES

-Shower tote
-shower shoes
-Toiletries
-Towels
-Washcloths
-sunscreen
-bug spray
-Flat Iron
-Tissues
-Band-Aids
-Makeup
-Shampoo
-Conditioner
-Hairbrush
-Feminine hygiene products
-Hair bands
-Nail Clippers
-Razors
-Shaving Cream
-Soap
-Toothpaste
-Toothbrush
-Deodorant
-Floss
-Nail Polish
-Nail Polish Remover
-Q-tips/Cotton Balls
-Lotion
-hairbrush/comb
-contact stuff/glasses
-Itch Stick (bug bites)
-acne stuff
-lip balm
-hair dryer
-loofah
-Mouth wash
-neosporin
-perfume/cologne
-mirror
-vaseline

CLEANING STUFF

-Swifters and small hand held vacs
-Febreeze/air freshener
-Trash can
-Quarters for laundry
-Disinfectant spray/bleach
-Lint brush
-Stain remover (Tide pen)
-laundry bag
-laundry detergent
-paper towels
-broom/dustpan
-Lysol/Clorox wipes
-bucket
-Sewing kit

ELECTRONICS

-Laptop
-Refrigerator/Electric cooler (if permitted)
-Headphones/stereo/MP3 player
-speakers
-Camera
-Cell phone
-Chargers for iPod, cell phone, camera etc...
-Printer and refill cartridges (optional)
-Fan
-Extension cords, surge protectors etc..
-Ethernet/phone cords
-Extra computer battery
-Flashlight
-Web cam
-Jump/thumb drives
-blank CD’s
-DVDs
-alarm clock
-batteries
-bus bar
-light bulbs
-mouse pad
-calculator (graphing, scientific)

PAPER STUFF (SCHOOL SUPPLIES)

-Lots of sticky notes
-Pens, pencils, stationary supplies
-Paper clips
-Thumb tacks
-Stamps
-Shoeboxes (for projects)
-Printer Paper
-Notebook Paper
-Notebooks
-Tape
-Stapler
-Art Supplies
-Markers
-Scissors
-atlas
-day planner
-envelopes
-erasers
-folder
-foreign language dictionary
-highlighters
-manila envelopes
-sharpies
-pencil sharpener
-tape measure
-three hole punch
-calendar
-graph paper
-masking tape
-reading books
-book marks
-rubber bands

FOOD

-Microwave popcorn
-Pop tarts
-water
-Candy
-Silverware
-Gum
-granola bars
-mints
-Cereal
-powdered drink
-Tea bags/hot cocoa mix
-Non-refrigerated food- granola, fruit, nuts, chex mix, pretzels, etc...

FURNITURE & STORAGE

-crates
-Under-bed storage
-Over the door hook for towels etc...
-Plastic storage drawers
-Lots of hangers
-Stick on wall hooks
-Bed risers
-containers/storage
-A cushy chair
-Book case
-Seat cushion, extra pillows
-nightstand
-Full-length mirror
-posters
-poster goo
-Dry-erase board and markers
-Shoe rack or tree
-Desk lamp
-Extra lamps
-bulletin board
-desk chair
-drying rack
-folding chair
-Pictures of your friends, family, posters
-hanging jewelry organizer

BEDDING

-Things to soften your bed (i.e. tempurpedic cover)
-mattress
-Extra long sheets
-Comforter/duvet
-Stuffed animals
-Fleece Blanket
-Pillow
-Pillow Cases
-Blanket for sitting on outside/ground

CLOTHING

-slippers
-lounge wear/robe
-A lot of clean underwear
-Running shoes
-winter wear (mittens, hat, scarf)
-Snow boots (bean boots or similar)
-Uggs
-normal clothes
-Umbrella, raincoat
-duffel bag
-Backpack/Messenger Bag
-Extra socks
-sunglasses
-bathing suits
-swim goggles
-extra flip flops
-unique clothing items (spandex, costume pieces, bright patterns)
-accessories and jewelry
-pj’s
-rainboots
-tote bags
-sports apparel

MISC.

-Water bottles
-Locks for lockers (where applicable)
-Wrapping paper and bows
-Paperwork
-Playing cards
-sports balls and equipment
-bike, helmet, lock
-board games
-frisbee
-duct tape
-musical instrument/music books
-roller blades
-lanyard, key chain, wristlet
-eye glass repair kit
-yoga mat
-skateboard/scooter

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Yes i think so

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