Essentials for preparing for camp

• Sleeping bag;
• Roll mat for comfort on hard ground
• A small pillow for comfort - inflatable is good when packing space is limited
• Flashlight or head torch with a pack of extra batteries
• Long trousers, shorts, sweatshirts, t-shirts, thermal under tops and fleeces
• Swimming shorts or swimsuit
• Water shoes or old trainers for water based activities.
• Warm jacket or waterproof jacket, depending on the weather
• Plenty of socks .Thermal/walking socks are good. A few Elastoplasts in case of blisters!
• Trainers and walking boots/ Wellingtons for wet weather. 
• Warm hat/sun hat with a brim to cover protect the face and eyes
• Microfibre Towel(highly absorbent and dries quickly) and face cloth
• Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection 
• Toileteries - soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, comb or brush, shower gel. Flip flops for the shower
• Suncream and Chapstick for lip protection with high SPF's and Insect repellent 
• If your child is a light sleeper then earpugs can come in handy
• Drink bottle
• Day back pack
• Travel tissues
• Wet wipes
• Disposable camera - label to make sure it is returned to the correct owner if lost
• A diary or a notebook plus some pencils
• Rucksack - a woven luggage strap is good if going on a large camp or an overseas camp.Personalised bag tag to identify the Rucksack
• Prescription glasses if your child wears them in a protective cover
• Medication to give to camp leader packed in a zip seal plastic bag clearly labelled with child's name and a sheet detailing the medication instructions
• Snacks or sweets for the tent or hut if the camp allows these.

Also take a look at our helpful Camping Labels Pack.