General Notes

Printable Camp Kit List

Please ensure your Beavers, Cubs, Scout, Explorer arrives with a kit bag and a day bag.We would ask that your child travel to the Camp/Holiday in Full uniform.Kit bag or rucksack that s/he can carry themselves containing the following labelled items and day sack.

NO ELECTRONIC GAMES
NO MOBILE PHONES
NO ENERGY DRINKS
NO JEANS

NB

• Black bin bags are not suitable for bedding rolls as they tear very easily, with the result that the contents get lost or soiled in transit.
• Please place wash-proof name labels in all clothing. For everything else please label with either indelible ink and/or engraving as appropriate.
• Penknives are allowed on for Scout/ Explorers on Skills camps only, but MUST be in a tin, labeled and handed in to the designated leader. Note they can only be used ONCE the owner is deemed competent and possession will still be dependent on behavior!
• Pack a couple of shopping bags on your hike. they come in useful to put on your feet to keep you dry and warm if very wet.

This is a guide not a definitive list, please feel free to add items you deem appropriate.

• Underwear (1 per day)
• Socks (1 per day plus)
• T Shirts (1 per day)
• Shorts or trousers (1 per day) (NOT Jeans)
• Jumpers (1 per day)
• Swim wear, Towel and water shoes (1 set as needed)
• Walking Boots (not wellies)
• Trainers
• Wash Kit & Towel
• Sleeping Bag
• Sleeping mat
• Pyjamas 1 set
• Head Torch & spare batteries 1 set
• bag for dirty clothes.
• Tea Towel
• Warm winter coat ( Winter Camp )
• 1 Cake for sharing
• Plastic bags for your feet (carrier bags help to keep the water off your socks in wet weather)
• Folding camp chair (Scouts/Explorers Only)
• penknife (Scouts/Explorers Only,Skill camps only ( hand in to leaders on arrival)

DAY BAG

• Day bag/rucksack (25L or less)
• Water Bottle
• Packed Lunch (If advised by leaders)
• Hat, Scarf and gloves (Winter Camp)
• Sun Cream/ Sun Hat (Summer Camp)
• Waterproof Jacket
• Waterproof Trousers
• Personal first aid kit including blister plaster (Scouts/Explorers)
• Pair of gaitors (optional)
• Spare pair boot laces

Personal First-Aid Kit
A personal first-aid kit will help you treat scrapes, blisters, and other minor injuries.
Carry a personal first-aid kit on hikes and camp-outs. Fit everything in a resalable
plastic bag and take it with you whenever you set out on a Scout adventure.

Personal First-Aid Kit

• Plasters
• 2 sterile, 3-by-3-inch gauze pads
• A small roll of adhesive tape
• 5 alcohol wipes
• bandage
• Disposable nonlatex gloves
• CPR breathing barrier
• Pencil and paper