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Packing List
Is your child registered for a Washington, D.C. WorldStrides program but doesn’t know what to pack? Here's a quick checklist for you to review.

Season-appropriate clothing
(one outfit per day)
arrow Comfortable walking shoes
arrow Rain gear
arrow Sleepwear
arrow Bathing suit (depending on hotel)
arrow Toiletries
arrow Watch
arrow Backpack
arrow Plastic water bottle to fit in back pack
arrow Camera and film (Most students use one roll per day. Please label disposable cameras.)
arrow Spending money
arrow Picture ID


myTrip Visit MyTrip for information and details specific to your group's program.
Travel Tips
arrow Pack according to the time of year. Listed below are the typical high and low temperatures for each month in Washington, D.C.
High and Low Temperatures (°F)
High
Low
Jan
44
30
Feb
46
29
Mar
54
36
High
Low
Apr
66
46
May
76
56
June
83
65
High
Low
July
87
69
Aug
85
68
Sep
79
61
High
Low
Oct
68
50
Nov
57
39
Dec
46
32
arrow Put your child’s full name and address on all luggage and personal items.
arrow Your child will be required to carry his/her own luggage, so pack accordingly. No more than two bags per person!
arrow Your child should carry a picture ID (driver's license, ID card, passport, student ID, etc.) which matches the name on his/her airline ticket (if traveling by air). Students might be asked to present this at the airport.
arrow Determine where and when to meet your child’s group on departure day. All participants will need to check in as a group.
arrow Check with your child’s teacher concerning any additional packing requirements for your child’s program.