The following items are recommended kit list for the weekend. It is strongly recommended that you let your Cub, Scout or Explorer pack, providing additional assistance where appropriate. This increases the likelihood of them knowing what is in their bag and equally important, where it is.
This kit list is intended for camping outdoors in July. We have little control over the weather and Scouts should pack for warmth.
Clothing & Footwear Packed? Personal Kit Packed?
Underwear Rucksack or holdall (they will have to carry this)
T-shirts for layers WATER BOTTLE
Socks Torch with batteries
Woollen sweater or fleece Cup (plastic / enamel)
Long trousers Plate & bowl (plastic / enamel)
Shorts Knife, fork & spoon
Lightweight waterproof jacket Tea towel for drying dishes
Waterproof trousers Folding camp chair or stool
Walking boots or shoes Washing kit and towel
Trainers
Fleece or woollen hat Medicine (pls hand to leader!)
Fleece or woollen scarf Sun Cream
No more than £5 per day spending money
Sleeping bag & sleeping mat
Important additional information:
Please ensure all personal items are labelled with your child’s name!
Medicine should be clearly labelled with your child’s name & handed to the designated First
Aid leader.
Asthmatics should carry their inhaler and provide a labelled ‘spare’ to First Aid leader.
Any electronic device taken to camp is at the risk of the owner.
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Leaders would prefer that no mobile phones are taken, but accept that some young people
are unable to function without them, so are taken at owners risk.