1. Swimsuit, cap, and goggles. Packing an extra suit, cap, and pair of goggles is always a good idea. These items seem to rip and break at the most inopportune times! 

2. Towels – wet bodies everywhere, so pack at least two. 

3. Something comfy to sit on such as a sleeping bag, old blanket, or chair. 

4. Warm clothes to change into: sweatpants, sweatshirts, and t-shirts. Swimmers need to stay warm between events. 

5. Entertainment for the whole family such as travel games, cards, coloring books, books, etc.

6. Small cooler of healthy snacks and drinks. Suggestions for items to bring: water, fruit juice, Gatorade, granola bars, fruit, yogurt, cereal, trail mix, sandwiches, bagels. 

7. Sharpie marker, pen, highlighter. Most swimmers like to write their events on their arms. 

8. Sunscreen!!! Pack plenty of sunscreen, hats and even a beach umbrella or shade screen for protection.