What to bring and buy for a badminton camp

A badminton camp needs more than rackets and shuttlecocks. You also need enough court equipment for the planned games, clear scorekeeping supplies, refreshments, and a simple setup for registration and breaks. This shopping list covers sports gear, serving equipment, kitchen tools, furniture, and participant signs. Check quantities against your final participant list and the number of courts before shopping, especially for drinks, cups, shuttlecocks, and name stickers.

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What to bring

Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.

Sports equipment

Badminton racketsqty 24
Badminton shuttlecocksqty 100
Badminton netsqty 6
Net polesqty 12
Field marking tapeqty 6
Conesqty 24
Sports vestsqty 24
Whistlesqty 6
Stopwatchesqty 4
Scoreboardsqty 6

Furniture

Tablesqty 8
Chairsqty 40
Clothes racksqty 2

Tableware

Reusable cupsqty 50
Reusable platesqty 40
Reusable bowlsqty 40
Reusable cutleryqty 50
Serving spoonsqty 6
Serving traysqty 6

Catering

Water dispensersqty 3
Coolersqty 4
Coffee machinesqty 2
Groceries
- Whole grain bread - 8 loaves
- White bread rolls - 40 pieces
- Young cheese - 2 kilograms
- Back ham - 1,5 kilogram
- Chicken breast slices - 1 kilogram
- Hummus - 1 kilogram
- Peanut butter - 2 jars
- Chocolate spread - 2 jars
- Margarine - 2 tubs
- Cucumbers - 8 pieces
- Tomatoes - 2 kilograms
- Carrots - 2 kilogram
- Apples - 40 pieces
- Bananas - 40 pieces
- Grapes - 3 kilograms
- Paprika chips - 6 bags
- Plain chips - 6 bags
- Popcorn - 4 bags
- Muesli bars - 40 pieces
- Pasta - 4 kilograms
- Passata - 8 packs
- Diced tomatoes - 8 cans
- Ground beef - 2 kilogram
- Vegetarian meatballs - 1.5 kilograms
- Zucchinis - 6 pieces
- Bell peppers - 10 pieces
- Onions - 2 kilograms
- Garlic - 4 bulbs
- Grated cheese - 1,5 kilograms
- Olive oil - 2 bottles
- Italian herbs - 2 jars
- Salt - 1 pack
- Pepper - 1 jar
- Ketchup - 2 bottles
- Mayonnaise - 2 jars
- Yogurt dressing - 2 bottles
- Water - 60 liters
- Apple juice - 12 liters
- Orange juice - 12 liters
- Cola - 8 bottles
- Cola Zero - 8 bottles
- Sinas - 6 bottles
- Coffee - 2 packs
- Tea - 2 boxes
- Milk - 6 liters
- Oat milk - 4 liters
- Sugar - 1 kilogram
- Honey - 1 jar
- Cookies - 6 packs
- Stirrers - 100 pieces
- Dishwasher tablets - 30 pieces
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- Cleaning spray - 2 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Trash bags - 50 pieces
- Hand soap - 4 bottles
- Paper towels - 4 packs
- Aluminum foil - 2 rolls
- Cling film - 2 rolls
- Napkins - 200 pieces

Kitchen

Cutting boardsqty 4
Kitchen knivesqty 4
Pliersqty 4
Soup potsqty 2

Decorations

Welcome sign
Round signsqty 40
Name stickersqty 40
Pensqty 20
Prizesqty 12

Equipment

Extension cordsqty 4
Power stripsqty 4

Cleaning

Broomqty 2
Dustpan and brushqty 2
Mop headsqty 2
Bucketsqty 2
Waste binsqty 6

Tips

Count rackets, shuttlecocks, nets, and net poles after the teams and levels are assigned. Keep spare shuttlecocks available because they are easily damaged or lost during a full day of play.
Plan drinks for the whole programme, not just arrival. Provide at least one reusable cup and easy access to water for each participant, then add coolers if chilled products must stay cold.
Prepare one name sticker and one pen per participant, plus a small reserve. Make the welcome sign and round signs before the camp so registration does not depend on last-minute printing.
Match serving supplies to the food plan: reusable plates, bowls, cutlery, serving spoons, and trays should cover the largest meal or break at once. Check that soup pots and coffee machines are compatible with the available kitchen.
Pack court and timing supplies together before leaving: field marking tape, cones, sports vests, whistles, stopwatches, and scoreboards are easy to forget when sports equipment is stored separately.

Frequently asked questions

What equipment do I need for a badminton camp?: At minimum, plan badminton rackets, shuttlecocks, nets, net poles, and court marking supplies. Add cones, sports vests, whistles, stopwatches, and scoreboards if you are running team activities or timed matches.
How many badminton shuttlecocks do I need for a camp?: Use the number of courts and playing hours as your baseline, then buy a reserve because shuttlecocks wear out during active sessions. Check the final match schedule before ordering and keep spare tubes available at the court desk.
What food and drink supplies are needed for a badminton camp?: Prepare reusable cups, plates, bowls, cutlery, serving spoons, trays, water dispensers, coolers, and any coffee or soup equipment required by the menu. Shop for refreshments after the participant list is final and keep chilled items cold until serving.
What should I prepare for participant registration?: Prepare a welcome sign, round signs, name stickers, and pens before the hall opens. Bring at least one name sticker per participant and a few extras, and place registration supplies near the entrance rather than at the courts.

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