If you have any issues purchasing the essential items please speak to one of the leaders. We have some equipment available to borrow.

Everything MUST be named (Drinks bottles, day bags and coats should be named ideally with 20th Worcester too, so they can make their way back to us).

Remember, no snacks or sweets allowed. Food must be handed in on arrival (unless of course it’s an expedition camp!)

Essential items (assuming a 2-night regular camp)

• Uniform requirements are on a camp by camp basis. Usually you just need to arrive in your necker, and optionally any 20th branded t-shirts or hoodies you might have. Scouts and Explorers very rarely need their uniform shirts.
• Rucksack/Duffle bag (no suitcases)
• Day bag (small rucksack like a school bag)
• Refillable drinks bottle
• Sleeping Bag
• Roll Mat
• Blanket
• Small Pillow or pillow case for stuffing clothes into
• Warm Pyjamas
• Waterproofs (coat and trousers)
• Warm Jumper
• 3 T-shirts or similar
• 3 Trousers or leggings (no jeans)
• Underwear
• Socks
• At least two pairs of shoes (Hiking Boots/Strong Shoes/Wellies) – no sandals
• Hair bobbles if you have long hair
• Personal washing kit
• Cutlery and plastic plate, bowl and mug in a named bag
• Towel
• Tea Towel
• Torch and Spare Batteries (put batteries in backwards so torch doesn’t turn on in bag)
• Plastic bag for dirty washing
• Sun hat in summer or warm hat in winter
• Sun cream in summer
• Insect repellent (if you need it)
• Anti bacterial hand gel
• Tissues
• Personal First Aid kit (do not include medicines in this)
• Medication – should be clearly labelled with name and dosage instructions and handed to the named leader on arrival. Please don’t assume your Scout will know the dosage. You must give us clear instructions. Please also check expiry dates.
• Small amount of pocket money
• Pen and paper

IF REQUIRED: You will be informed on a camp by camp basis which of the following are required depending on the planned activities. Only if your Scout already has them as we have group items for the Scouts to use.

• Mobile phone (Scouts and Explorers only)
• Lightweight camp chair – CLEARLY NAMED (Explorers only)
• Compass
• Emergency Whistle
• Fire stick
• Solid fuel camp stove
• Mess tin
• Bivvy Bag
• Swimsuits and swim towel
• Water shoes or old trainers (closed toes)
• NO sharp knives without previously gaining permission from the leader in charge

Mobile Phone Policy (including other recording devices)
Mobile phones must not be used overnight when others are trying to sleep. We won’t take responsibility for any loss or damage – even if we confiscate them.
All mobile phone activity must be age appropriate. No phones or other cameras or recording devices are to be used in bathrooms, toilets, or when people are changing or sleeping. You must not take photos of others without their consent.
IMPORTANT for PARENTS/CARERS: If you receive a message from your Young Person during the camp that concerns you, please encourage them to speak to a Leader and please make sure that you contact one of us directly yourself. There is a tendency for young people to contact their parents/carers when they are upset, but we are in a more useful position to help them whereas you are some distance away. Please don’t jump in the car – contact us and we will help first as we will be aware of the context and specifics of the situation.