Recommend Kit List: District Camp

 3 Night Camp (updated for District Camp 2025)

ESSENTIAL CLOTHING

• Uniform (packed – don’t need to wear it on arrival)

• Necker - please wear on arrival!

• 3 Shirts

• 3 Jumpers

• 3 Pairs of Trousers (not jeans, which are useless in wet weather)

• 3 Pairs of Socks

• 3 Changes of Underwear

• Waterproofs (both tops and trousers – these should look “shiny” and not just be “quick-drying”. Without suitable waterproofs, you will not be able to take part in some activities – the risk of hypothermia is too great)

• Spare Trainers

• Sun hat

SLEEPING KIT

• Sleeping Bag

• Sleeping Mat

• Pyjamas

• Pillow

WATER ACTIVITIES

• Swimming Costume

• Old Clothes

• Wet shoes or old trainers.

• Wetsuit (Optional)

ESSENTIAL KIT

• Camp chair

• Plate, Bowl & Mug

• Knife, Fork and Spoon

• Tea Towels

• Sun cream

• Water bottle – ideally 1.5 litres, but must be at least 1 litre

• Wash Kit

• Towel

• Torch

• Plastic bag for wet clothes etc.

• Medicines – if necessary

• Day rucksack – big enough for lunch and taking waterproofs

OPTIONAL

• Your own tent

• Watch

• Insect repellent

• Frisbee/similar games

PLEASE LEAVE AT HOME

• Electronic items

• Anything easily breakable

PLACES WITH SCOUT DISCOUNTS FOR BUYING STUFF

10% at GO Outdoors – Bring your necker– Millbrook