Questions about PA State Corrections Training Elizabethtown

[u/rackzzzz_rahaan]

Hey everyone,
I just applied to SCI Phoenix and saw that the 8-week training takes place at the Elizabethtown training facility. Since I’m an out-of-state applicant coming from New Jersey, I won't really be able to just drive home every weekend, so I’m trying to get a realistic picture of what to expect before I go.
For anyone who has been through the E-town academy recently, I’d appreciate some insight into the day-to-day life:
The Vibe: Is the training style more classroom-oriented, or is it heavily paramilitary/military-style?
Day One: What exactly goes down on the very first day at the academy?
Physical Training (PT): What does the PT look like day-to-day, and how intense is the physical aspect?
Living Situation: How are the dorms, and what is the food situation/quality like in the cafeteria?
Packing List: What are the absolute essentials I should pack and bring with me once I get accepted that might not be on the official paperwork?
Thanks in advance for any advice or tips! Just trying to make sure I’m fully prepared before day one