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Preparing for the Conference

Below are things that may be helpful for you to prepare for the conference.

Be sure to check out our FAQ section also.

Changes

1. Registration. Registration will be held in the Student Center Rooms 140 and 141. (It will not be at the Netherlands Cafeteria). You can locate the Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center (Building #31) on the Hofstra campus map.
   
   
2. Workshops. We've added new workshops, removed one, and changed workshop times. Please check for the latest updates:
   YOUTH WORKSHOPS | COLLEGE & CAREER WORKSHOPS.
   We'll have a desk at Registration to confirm your workshops.
   
   
3. Main meeting locations. The main messages for College and Career will be given in the Student Theater and Youth in the Multi-Purpose room. Both are located in the Student Center – the same building as Registration.
   
   
4. Day Rate. You can commute to the New York Summer Conference for the College and Career program. We're allowing commuters to College and Career events, main sessions and workshops. CLICK HERE to find out more about our DAY RATE.

What to Bring

• Open heart and mind
• The white admission form that was mailed to you with the confirmation letter.
• The SIGNED Liability Release Waiver. If you are under 21 years of age, your parent or legal guardian MUST sign it.
• Bible (if you have one) and pen.
• Jacket and/or sweatshirt
  (It get's pretty cold because all meeting rooms are air conditioned and it gets chilly at night!)
• Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, etc.)
  2 towels and a small bar of soap will be provided by Hofstra Services. (Feel free to bring your own)
• Key Deposit of $40
  (Will be refunded upon return of your keys at checkout.)
• Cash or checks if you would like to purchase CDs of messages and workshops and t-shirts.
  There is a $10 replacement fee for loss of your meal/key card.
• Sneakers & recreational equipment
  (optional for outdoor activities)
• Umbrella (In case of rain, going from dorms to meeting rooms)
• For the last morning of the conference, we have a communion service. Though it is not required, some people like to dress in their "Sunday best". This is OPTIONAL.
• A note on the dress code for the conference: To keep from being a stumbling block to others, we ask that NO tank tops, undershirts or "muscle tees" be worn throughout the entire conference. Males must keep their shirts on at all times, even outdoors during free time.

Things Provided by Hofstra Services
(Feel free to bring your own.)

• 2 towels
• Small bar of soap
• 2 sheets, 1 pillow and pillow case, and ONE light blanket.
  It gets pretty cold at night so you may want to bring your own comforter/sleeping bag. Don't say we didn't warn you!

During free time (4:00 pm - 6:00 pm), the following are available:

• Intramural fields - The NY Summer Conference will have some planned activities (movies and sports activities) that will be announced during meetings. (feel free to bring your own sports equipment)
• Basketball and tennis courts - on a first come first serve basis; You'll need to bring your own equipment.

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Checking In

When you arrive at Hofstra, head to the Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center (Building #31 on the Hofstra map) to check in, pick up your keys, mealcard and handbook.

Have your white form that you received with the confirmation letter handy. (If you don't bring the form, it will increase the time it takes for you to check in.)

Registration Hours:

Wed		7/2		3:00 pm - 6:15 pm
				9:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Thu - Sat		7/3-7/5		12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
				9:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Thu ONLY		7/3		5:00 pm - 7:15 pm
Sun (Check Out)		7/6		1:30pm - 3:00pm

Wristband Policy
A wristband is required to be worn throughout the entire conference. You will receive it upon check-in. Please do NOT remove until conference is over. The wristband identifies you as having registered with this conference. Without it, you will be denied access to all workshops and meetings.

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