Equipment Lists for Youth and Leaders
Scout Camp Essentials
All items must be named
- Uniform scarf and woggle. Please feel free to leave your uniform at home.
- Waterproof pack or kitbag to transport and store your personal kit in at camp. (Note: a hiking rucksack/pack is required for the Tramping and Survival expedition which can be a separate item if you wish).
- Any medication or inhalers - please ensure this is noted on your medical registration form
- Day pack for lunches.
- Boots or strong shoes suitable for walking/hiking, even if you are not tramping or on the survival expeditions plus spare laces.
- Plastic bags to put wet clothing in if necessary.
- Warm outdoor sleeping bag with (optional) liner.
- Blanket for the campfire and for cold nights.
- Folding camp stretcher, and if you wish a thin foam mat for comfort on the stretcher.
- Night wear clothes.
- Multiple changes of clothing – shorts and T-shirts are best. Please no singlets or tops with no sleeves
- Coat, Parka or similar waterproof jacket.
- Long trousers (not jeans) (night time use).
- Warm jacket or jersey (wool or fleece).
- Sport shoes (old - for wearing around camp).
- Jandals (for shower use only)
- Socks (at least three pairs, preferably more!).
- Toilet gear – soap and shampoo, comb and/or hairbrush, toothbrush and paste, towel, hairties.
- Swimwear including another towel, large if possible.
- Eating utensils with ditty bag (plate/bowl/mug/knife/fork/spoon).
- Tea towel x 2.
- Personal first aid kit.
- Torch.
- Camera [optional] (owners responsibility). (Not cell phones please)
- Sunscreen and Insect repellent (a necessity).
- Shaving gear (if applicable).
- Brimmed sun hat or caps (hats must be worn).
- Water Bottle (essential).
- Lunch box or bag
- Reading and writing material, notebook and pencil.
- Pocket Money. There is a camp shop that will sell lollies, drinks, ice cream and small items like badges and camp equipment. $20 - $30 is a guide as to what to send per Scout. There may be an opportunity to buy treats on some of the expeditions.
Expensive electronic gear may be best left at home as SCOUTS cannot guarantee its security.
Mobile phones are not encouraged at Scout Camp. If a Scout 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.
Parents should be aware that frequently the even the happiest Scout in camp will become homesick after a phone call home. The youth are growing up, and being away from home for 5 for 6 days is part of the process of developing self confidence and self reliance.
Scout Camp Expeditions
Each expedition has some special equipement to bring along. If you are struggling to get any of this equipment please let the Scout Camp Director now and we will try accomodate your needs.
Tramping and Survival Expeditions
You will need:
- A suitable back pack big enough to hold a sleeping bag, ground sheet, rain coat, food for dinner and breakfast, spare footwear and warm clothing (wool or fleece jacket)
- A personal groundsheet
- A decent waterproof raincoat
If you have a personal survival kit please bring that along, but it is not compulsory.
School back packs are not adequate for an expedition.
The expeditions are likely to go ahead even if it’s raining so as to give the Scouts experience of tramping in adverse conditions. Participants will turn back before wet and cold becomes a safety issue.
Leaders/Adult Helpers are needed to take a full part in the expeditions and help supervise the Scouts, so please come as prepared as the Youth.
Cycling and Multisport Expeditions
You will need:
- A well maintained mountain or trail bike suitable for your size
- A helment that fits you.
- Either a drink bottle cage or a drinking bladder for your day pack so that you can drink as you ride.
- Long shorts or cycling shorts that come to your knee when you ride
You should consider taking your bike to a reputable bike mechanic and have it serviced before Summer Camp.
A repair kit with a puncture kit and pump and cycling gloves would also be useful but not compulsory.
Leaders/Adult Helpers are needed to take a full part in the expeditions and help supervise the Scouts, so please come as prepared as the Youth.
Kayaking Expedition
You will need:
- A cap or soft brimmed hat that can be worn under a helmet
- Aqua or water shoes (you can usually get them pretty cheaply at The Warehouse)
- Waterproof sunscreen
- Long shorts that come to your knees when you are sitting down.
If you have wetsuit shorts or trousers and kayaking gloves, please feel free to bring these along. However they are not compulsory.
Leaders/Adult Helpers are needed to take a full part in the expeditions and help supervise the Scouts, so please come as prepared as the Youth.
Scouting Adventure Skills Expedition
You will need:
- A personal ground sheet
If you have a folding pocket knife that has a locking mechanism for the main cutting blade, please bring this along. Note that you will not be able to use it before the Expedition until you are trained and checked off as being safe to use this knife.
Leaders/Adult Helpers are needed to take a full part in the expeditions and help supervise the Scouts, so please come as prepared as the Youth.