This is a generic kit list. Specific events may have different requirements that may involve bringing kit not on this list.
All items should be clearly marked with child's name
* Dependant on time of year
** Optional (but recommended)
Clothing
- Walking boots
- Trainers
- Wellington boots
- Socks
- Trousers (no jeans)
- Shorts
- Underwear
- T-Shirts
- Jumpers/Fleeces
- Uniform + Coat hanger
- Nightwear
- Sun hat/baseball cap
- Warm hat
- Gloves *
- Coat
- Spare anorak or kagoule (for if other coat is wet)
- Waterproof trousers
- Gaiters **
- Swimwear + Towel (if applicable)
- Old clothes for outdoor activities
Health and Personal Hygiene
- Medication - This must be handed in to the camp leader or first aider on arrival. It must be labelled with the child's name. Please ensure all medication is mentioned on the medication form.
- Wash kit - Tooth brush, Tooth paste, Sponge/Flannel, Soap, Hair brush/comb
- Towel
- Sun cream and lip balm
- Handkerchiefs
Equipment
- Torch (with spare batteries)
- Sleeping bag
- Roll mat
- Pillow
- Blanket *
- Drinks bottle
- Polythene bag for dirty clothes
- Tea towel
- Wrist watch
Other
- 1 Large Cake or 6 Small Cakes (to be handed in to a leader/kitchen tent at the beginning of the camp so it can be shared)
Important information
All kit is to be brought in a rucksack or holdall - not suitcases
Please DO NOT BRING: MOBILE PHONES, ELECTRONIC GAMES
Each young person is responsible for their own kit.
We recommend that the young person packs their own kit (so they know where everything is in their bags).