06/24/07

General Information:

The Following is a General List of Equipment Required by Scouts For All Camps. There are some additional items for Expedition Lightweight Camping and also depending on the time of year of the camp.

This list is for parents information, the leaders do expect the Scouts to pack their own kit (Preferably in ONE bag!!!) so that they when camp ends they know what they've lost.

Warm clothing (Layers and lots of them!!).

Waterproofs.

Sleeping Bag to suit the season.

Groundsheet (Personal one).

Combat kit-not essential, but practical (Dries quickly and is hard wearing).

Shoes/ boots or wellies, make sure you have a spare pair (Trainers acceptable but other shoes needed in wet/damp conditions - ask Rob about it!!).

T shirts (Cotton or thermal).

shorts.

Swimwear (Summer only).

changes of underwear, inc. plenty of socks (Yes you're meant to change them).

Pyjamas or old track suit to sleep in.

hankies.

tissues.

Wash kit.

towels for drying yourself.

Personal First Aid Kit.

Torch & spare batteries.

Unbreakable plate.

bowl & mug.

cutlery - Knife, fork and spoon.

Wiping up cloth (aka Tea towel).

Not Allowed on Camp are the following items:

Jeans.

Football Shirts.

Electronic Games.