One night camp in summer

C Wash-kit (bring a toothbrush at least)

C Mug, bowl and spoon

C Windproof, waterproof jacket and some spare clothing

C Midge repellent

C Boots if possible for dry feet and better protection from nails and twisted ankles; if not then spare socks

C Sleeping bag and a camping mat

C Torch and spare batteries

C Uniform top and neckerchief

One night camp in winter

As for summer but add:

C Windproof, waterproof jacket and trousers

C Wear lots of clothing: by way of an indication I find five or six layers of shirts, fleeces and coats are needed to stay warm in dry, calm, freezing conditions. The older, scruffier and cheaper the better: ask any tramp.

C Plastic bag for wet or dirty stuff

C Gloves, hat and scarf

C Boots if at all possible for dry warm feet and better protection; if not then spare trainers and socks

C An extra sleeping bag (bring a blanket if it you do not have two sleeping bags)

C No uniform, just your neckerchief

Extras depending on the activity

C Swimming kit if we go to a leisure centre

C A small amount of spending money if appropriate

C Mobile phones are fine, but remember that they are your responsibility not the leaders’

C Packed lunch and a drink with a comfortable day sack to carry it in

C Supper to cook on an open fire: a burger and bap is a typical choice

A few other points for parents to check

C Is his/her contact sheet up to date, especially medical and contact details?

C Have you signed the permission slip?

C Medicines can be given to a leader or kept by the scout (but the leaders still need to be told)

C It is up to the scouts to look after anything they bring: please don’t expect the leaders to take responsibility for expensive games, mobile phones, etc.

C No penknives, matches, lighters, etc unless they are given to a leader for safekeeping and supervised use.