Did they email you the itinerary or is it the one from when you registered. We are going 2/23 and DS has not gotten any other emails about it. Does anyone know if we send towels and sheets or sleeping bag?
A brief list of the items they should bring is included in the confirmation CFAD email. Yes bring a sleeping bag/pillow/towel. They sleep on an "antique" cot brought down from the so called "haunted attic" in their host's room. Khaki pants/sweather/jacket/back pack...and yes, comfortable shoes. My DD wore boots. Option to take the PFE is included in schedule so PE clothes and sneakers, if that is the case. The schedule from when my DD went last fall was 0845 check in, 0900 tour (parents included), 1015 opening remaks and admission presentation (parents included), 1155 cadet/student pairing and parents depart. Students spend rest of day at lunch, classes, and generally follow the host's schedule. Cadets were up studying late in room, so lights out was very late. Friday morning option for PFE. 1000 parents and students reunited, questions with athletics and cadet panel. 1100 program conclusion. It was a great experience for my DD and it helped solidify her decision. Keep in mind, as the admission staff frequently says....every contact with the academy is like an interview and "Being early is on time, and on time is late". There is time in schedule for attendees to meet coaches, as well. It's good to reach out to coach before attending so a meeting may be arranged. All cadets she met along the way were very helpful and pleasant, "chill" was the word my daughter used to describe them. Hope this helps!
