What to Bring

The following is to be used as a general guideline as to what a new resident should bring with them for their stay at Gatehouse Academy.

Prescription Medications

Please come with a 30 day supply of prescription medications.

Clothing

• Collared polo style shirts (men)
• Jacket (dress and casual)
• Heavy jacket (winter)
• Dress Pants or khakis (men)
• Dress Shirt/Tie (men)
• Blue jeans
• Socks and underwear
• Tennis shoes
• Sandals
• Hiking boots
• Boots appropriate for horseback riding (must have a heel)
• Belt
• Sweaters and sweatshirts (no hoods)
• T-shirts (women – no bare midriffs, lower back must not show when seated)
• Gloves
• Ski cap/beanie (winter)
• Swim trunks/Bathing Suit
• Gym shorts
• Shorts (women – no less than finger-tip length while standing)
• Skirts (women – no less than finger-tip length while standing)
• Tank tops (men - for work ethic only; women – straps must be 1” wide, no halter tops, or backless shirts)
• Yoga pants/shorts
• Dress (women)

Miscellaneous

• Backpack
• Sunglasses
• Discman or Walkman (preferably without a radio)
• Any court/probation information that may apply

Toiletries

• Toothpaste
• Toothbrush
• Razors
• Shaving cream (gel type only)
• Dental floss
• Visine
• Soap
• Shampoo and conditioner
• Sunscreen
• Lip balm
• Moisturizer
  Note: Toiletries will be replenished during the course of your stay (specific premium brands may be excluded)

Things to Leave at Home

• Laptops (the appropriateness will be assessed after 3 months)
• Cell phones
• Candy, food, drinks, etc.
• Books and magazines (other than AA literature)
• Addresses other than family members
• Postage stamps (supplied by Gatehouse Academy)
• Money
• Over-the-counter medications (these will be supplied by Gatehouse Academy as required)
• Mouthwash (unless alcohol free)
• Clothing advertising alcohol and/or drugs
• Towels, sheets, and pillows (supplied by Gatehouse Academy)