You will be carrying your kit from the Car park to the camp site so it needs to be packed in a suitable bag / rucksack!
Arrival at Camp:
– Wear Explorer uniform
– Bring a packed Lunch
– A filled water bottle
Pack in a main bag:
– Night clothes
– Wash bag, soap, toothbrush, comb, inc Towel
– Fleece or jacket
– Deodorant, sanitary requirements etc
– Waterproofs
– Sleeping bag & roll mat
– Pillow
– Sweatshirt or jumper
– Casual trousers (e.g. tracksuit bottoms)
– T-shirts/shirts/tops
– Socks, underclothes
– Swimming gear
– Plastic bags for dirty or wet clothes (there is a mud run !)
– Trainers or light shoes
– Personal First aid kit
– Insect repellent
– Torch (working)
– 3 or 4 clothes pegs
– Hat
– Suncream
– Folding camp chair
– Small day bag
Fancy dress for Explorer Zone evenings (optional)
– Sunday – Country & Western
– Monday – Neon silent disco
– Wednesday – Drag Bingo
– Thursday – Beach party & band
– Orange clothing for Festival Day and the closing ceremony
What NOT to bring
– Plates / Bowls / Cup etc, we’ll provide this
– Expensive camera
– Handheld games
– Knifes
– Fire making Items (Matches etc)
Tips & notes:
Even in summer it gets cold in the evening and at night. So, a fleece or jacket is needed. Unless you have a warm, ‘three season’ sleeping bag, warm nightwear is recommended as well.
We guarantee that the one item that isn’t clearly named is the item which will get mislaid.
All personal Explorer property is the responsibility of the explorer and the leaders are not responsible for the loss or damage of personal property.
