CITY WEEK 2026
What to Bring
WHAT TO PACK:
WHAT NOT TO PACK:
- Five Outfits: Dress comfy and modest this week! We’re going to be moving, serving, and doing a lot, so make sure your clothes stay in place and aren’t too revealing. Shorts should be below fingertips when hands are at your side (longer shorts, capris, and leggings are all good). No strapless tops, crop tops, or super tight or see-through stuff, and shirts should be long enough to cover. Bring an extra outfit just in case. Monday and Thursday are team-color days for games, so feel free to rep your color!
- City Week T-Shirt: Students will each receive one CITY WEEK t-shirt to keep. They will receive this on Monday, July 20th, at orientation.
- 4 Nice Outfits for Service: Plan to bring a nice outfit for each service night. We will be having a combined service in the Dome on Wednesday (22nd) with the rest of our Ascend Students.
- Bedding: Remember it’s hot outside, and we will be in an air-conditioned area, but it may still be hot. Bring bedding (sleeping bag or sheets) and a blanket. Bunk beds are twin-sized.
- Pillow
- Swimsuit: Bring a shirt and shorts for the pool! We’ll be doing water games and chilling in the pool together, so everyone needs to be ready to swim in a shirt and shorts. No strict rules on what kind — tank tops are totally cool for POOL TIME ONLY.
- Underwear, Socks, and Shoes: Please wear CLOSED-TOED SHOES ONLY. No sandals except for in showers. Be prepared to wear comfortable walking shoes each day. Trust me, those cute shoes won’t be any help during City Week. Bring shower sandals though… you won’t regret that!
- Bathroom Items: Deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, face wash, shampoo and conditioner, body wash, poof, makeup, hair products. Remember, we are on a mission trip. No need to be glamorous! You will look great sharing the love of Jesus with or without all the extras! Let’s spend more time focused on Him and not worried about what we look like.
- Towels: Bring two towels each. We will have showers but want to make sure we have enough clean towels.
- PJs for 4 Nights: Please note, even though our sleeping arrangements are separate, we want to still be respectful of each other – girls to girls and guys to guys. Please be prepared to wear appropriate sleepwear for each night. If sleeping in shorts, they must be below fingertips when hands are at your sides. No tank tops or spaghetti strap sleepwear. Leggings and big t-shirts are perfect for ladies, and basketball shorts and t-shirts are great for guys :)
- Medicine: We have a full-time nurse. All medicine must be checked in with our Nurse Anne-Marie on Monday. We will also have parents fill out a medical sheet upon arrival so that we can keep students on track with any medication they need to be taking.
- Phone Charger: Although you won’t have much time for your phone! :)
- Notebook and Pen
- Bible: Please bring your hard copy Bible. We are refraining from using our phones for devotional times to cut out distractions.
- Snacks: You can bring snacks with you to keep in your dorm. Just be sure they are properly closed and not open for bugs, bears, lions… or Pastor Chris…
WHAT NOT TO PACK:
- Weapons: Knives, guns, bows, air-soft guns, pepper spray, taser, etc. If it’s sharp, shoots, zaps, sprays, or stings — nope.
- Headphones: We promise the people around you will be better than your playlist.
- Extra Electronics: No PlayStations, no Switches, no iPads… just people, Jesus, and way better memories (Phones are totally fine — just not the extra tech!).
- Drugs, Alcohol, Vapes - For the safety of every student, any drugs, alcohol, or vaping devices found on a student or in their possession will result in immediate removal from City Week.