States Survival Guide

By Dana Schoolsky

Whether this is your first year at SCDC or you’re a seasoned veteran, packing can be a struggle. Fear not, for this compiled list includes everything that you will need to survive our 2019 State Conference at Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City.

*Keep in mind that the items on this list are optional but many of them will benefit you!*

The Basics

• Business professional attire (see DECA Inc.’s dress code for explicit details regarding what is appropriate)
  • Boys: Dress socks, dress shoes, more than one dress shirt, ties, BELTS
  • Girls: Knee-length skirts, comfy dress shoes
• Casual, lounge clothes for after/in-between competitions and ceremonies
  • Maybe some throwback conference T-shirts! And girls: BRING FLATS/SLIPPERS to walk around the conference center in… heels get painful!
  • Socks, sweatshirts/sweatpants
• Sneakers/gym clothes- there’s a gym if you have any free time!
• Pajamas
• Toiletries
  • Toothbrush, toothpaste, DEODORANT, perfume/cologne, makeup, hair ties, hairbrush, flat or curling iron, hair gel, shampoo/conditioner, razors

Miscellaneous

• Snacks. Definitely bring snacks. (Yes, chips are delicious, but healthy/portable snacks like apples and granola bars can help you power up before competing)
• Wallet
  • Bring cash!
• Pencils/pens for competition
• Homework
• Watch
• Reusable water bottle- save the environment!
• Phone charger/ PORTABLE charger (great for competition day especially because you will be spending a lot of time in the conference center and although there are charging stations and various outlets, you may want to be moving around not stuck in one place charging!)
• Laptop and laptop charger
• Headphones/earbuds (or AirPods if you’re boujee)
• Cards- could get boring in the room at night!

Also, don’t forget your confidence at home! Be BOLD and have a great conference 🙂