Cub Kit List
Cub Camp Essentials
PERSONAL (all items must be named)
- Uniform and scarf - to be worn in full to and from camp
- Pack or kitbag. (Scouts note: a hiking rucksack/pack is required for the overnight tramp.)
- Personal Ground Sheet/bed roll (Scout Camp ONLY).
- Day pack for lunches. (This could be a school bag)
- Hiking Boots or strong walking shoes (Cubs – strong shoes (see notes under Cub programme) suitable for walking/hiking.
- Plastic sealable storage bags for lunch etc.
- Sleeping bag with (optional) liner and (optional) cover.
- Blanket for the campfire and for cold nights.
- Stretcher (safari type) and light mattress or Ground sheet.
- Night wear clothes.
- Changes of underclothing – shorts, shirt, plus spare set.
- Coat, Parka or similar waterproof jacket.
- Long trousers (night time use).
- Warm jacket or jersey (wool or fleece).
- Sport shoes (old - for wearing around camp and able to get wet). Spare laces.
- Jandals (for Adult shower use only)
- Socks (at least four pairs, preferably more!).
- Toilet gear – face cloth, soap, comb and/or Comb, toothbrush and paste, unbreakable (steel or plastic) mirror (leaders ONLY), towel.
- Swimwear including large towel.
- Handkerchiefs or tissues.
- Eating utensils with ditty bag (plate/bowl/mug/knife/fork/spoon).
- Tea towel x 2.
- Mending gear (buttons, safety pins, and needle (Leaders ONLY).
- Pocket money for Trading Post and trip to and from Camp.
- Personal first aid kit.
- Torch and / or Headlamp.
- Camera [optional] (owners responsibility). (Not Cell Phones)
- Sunscreen / Insect repellent (a necessity).
- Shaving gear (if applicable).
- Sun hat (hats must be worn).
- Water Bottle (essential).
- Reading and writing material, notebook and pencil.
- Spare bedding (Leaders ONLY).
Water Base Equipment Tips:
- Shoes are required and will get wet – you will be in and out of the water all day. These shoes don't need to be expensive or flash but should have grips on the soles. River rocks and stones can be slippery and move.
- The water can be very cold so you will need warm clothes with you – possibly a Wetsuit or top that keeps you warm.
Adventure Base:
- You will require good sturdy walking Boots or Shoes worn with socks (possibly 2 pairs) – you will be walking most of the day. In most cases this Base will follow the water base and shoes from the water base may not be dry in time.
- A head lamp or torch is required to see your way through Caves and Tunnels Safely. Bringing spare batteries is a good idea.
Earth Base:
- Sandshoes are required for the equipment we will be using and around the fires. Shoes from the other bases will be fine. Jandals and sandals are not appropriate for this base.
Expensive electronic gear may be best left at home as SCOUTS cannot guarantee its security.
Mobile phones are not encouraged at Cub Camp. If a Cub needs to contact a parent then there is a phone at the camp office that may be used or perhaps their Leader can make a phone available. If the cell phone is being used as a camera please make arrangements to use something else.
There will be washing lines available on your Contingent Site to dry towels etc, but there eill be minimal washing facilities available so it is better to bring more clothes and bedding than you think you need. It can get very cold at night through this valley.
Parents should be aware that frequently even the happiest Cub in camp will become homesick after a phone call home. The youth are growing up, and being away from home for 4 days is part of the process of developing self confidence and self reliance.