73Rd Derby (Allestree) Scouts

73rd Derby (Allestree) Scouts

Suggested Camp Kit List

Full Uniform normally to be worn to and from camp and for any excursions to public places.

Uniform is not suitable for Hiking, Climbing etc.

Coathanger to store uniform whilst on camp - a garment dust bag or even a black bag is a useful addition

Please note: All neckerchiefs look the same so should be marked with the owners name under the badge at the apex.(On the reverse side).

Morning:

Camp clothing, sufficient for the length of the camp

Tee Shirt

Underwear

Shorts

Socks

Trainers

Trousers or Tracksuit bottoms Not Shellsuits - Inflammable

Jeans are OK for the site but are not suitable for moorland walking

Sweatshirt or Jumper

Washbag, Soap, Flannel, Deodorant, Tooth brush, Tooth paste, Comb

Towel, may need a large one or two if swimming is planned.

Mealtimes:

Cutlery, Knife, Fork, Spoon. Not good ones, always prone to being mixed up or lost.

Name marked may help, not sticky labels

Mug, Must be capable of being thrown round the field.

Teatowel, everyone brings a teatowel for their turn at washing up. Not your best one!.

Plate

Bowl

Bedtime:

Sleeping Bag, if it’s in a fabric bag this will double as a pillow when filled with day clothes.

Something to lay on, preferably something flexible like a ground mat or LiLo. Camp beds are not really suitable in patrol tents.

Pyjamas/Sleeping clothes

Camp fire Blanket, a traditional blanket covered in badges etc. Bring it to larger camps if you have one, or why not start one?

Torch, it gets dark for the 2am trip to the loo.

Other Things

Essential

Cagoule, (Waterproof)

Hiking Boots, or strong shoes, essential for some activities

Swimming Trunks

Notebook and pen

Camp Hat/Sun Hat, Of course you need it, Think positive.

Large Bag to pack everything in, the latest style of rucksack is not necessary, a large holdall or kit bag is more suitable for week camps. (Anchor Surplus at Ripley or Yeomans on The Spot)

Pocket money, in purse or bag (you look after your own).

Optional

Roll of black bin liners, Wilko’s best, poly bags are always useful. Use from the middle of the roll.

Couple of Jay Cloths, again always useful

Camera, Please not an expensive one

Mini First Aid Kit, poly bag containing plasters, antiseptic cream, wasp ease, repellent

Six Cakes - Each Scout should bring six cakes in their original packaging or a suitable container.

PARENTAL CONSENT FORM(S)

To be handed to the Scout leader on the morning of departure

ESSENTIAL OR YOU DON’T GO TO CAMP