What you need for a cabin building camp

A cabin building camp needs more than timber and tools. You’ll be buying materials for each build group, safety equipment for active work, and practical supplies for registration, meals and changing weather. This checklist includes scaffold planks, wooden poles, plywood, rope, fixings, hand tools, gloves, goggles, tables, coolers and reusable tableware. Use it to check quantities before ordering, then divide the materials and equipment by group before participants arrive.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Tablesqty 8
Chairsqty 50
Party tentsqty 3
Coolersqty 4

Construction materials

Scaffold planksqty 80
Wooden polesqty 60
Wooden slatsqty 120
Plywood sheetsqty 30
Cotton clothsqty 20
Rope rollsqty 12
Screwsqty 1000
Nailsqty 1000
Cable tiesqty 500

Tools

Hammersqty 12
Screwdriversqty 16
Hand sawsqty 10
Tape measuresqty 12
Spirit levelsqty 6
Pliersqty 10
Work glovesqty 50
Extension cordsqty 4

Safety

Safety gogglesqty 50
Barrier tapeqty 6
First aid kitsqty 2
Fire extinguishersqty 2
Flashlightsqty 10

Tableware

Reusable cupsqty 60
Platesqty 60
Cutlery setsqty 60
Soup ladlesqty 4

Kitchen

Cooking potsqty 3
Cutting boardsqty 4
Kitchen knivesqty 4
Serving plattersqty 6
Gas burnersqty 3
Frying pansqty 2

Lighting

LED lampsqty 6
String lightsqty 4

Equipment

Bluetooth speakersqty 2
Megaphone

Sports equipment

Footballsqty 3
Conesqty 20
Tug of war rope

Decorations

Buntingqty 8
Group signsqty 8

Catering

Groceries
- Still Water - 48 bottles
- Sparkling water - 24 bottles
- Lemonade syrup - 4 bottles
- Apple juice - 12 cartons
- Coffee - 2 packs
- Tea - 2 boxes
- Sugar - 1 kilo
- Milk - 6 liters
- Oat milk - 2 liter
- Cocoa Powder - 1 canister
- Pasta - 6 kilos
- Gluten-free pasta - 1 kilo
- Ground beef - 4 kilo
- Vegetarian mince - 2 kilos
- Passata - 12 packs
- Tomato paste - 8 cans
- Onions - 3 kilos
- Bell peppers - 3 kilos
- Zucchinis - 2 kilos
- Mushrooms - 2 kilos
- Grated cheese - 2 kilos
- Olive oil - 1 bottle
- Italian herbs - 2 jars
- Garlic - 6 bulbs
- Salt - 1 pack
- Pepper - 1 jar
- Baguettes - 12 pieces
- Butter - 1 kilo
- Young cheese - 2 kilos
- Ham - 1,5 kilo
- Jam - 3 jars
- Peanut butter - 3 jars
- Bananas - 5 kilo
- Apples - 5 kilo
- Grapes - 3 kilos
- Cucumbers - 2 kilos
- Carrots - 3 kilos
- Paprika chips - 8 bags
- Plain chips - 8 bags
- Salted sticks - 6 bags
- Cookies - 10 packs
- Muesli bars - 60 pieces
- Ketchup - 3 bottles
- Mayonnaise - 2 jars
- Mustard - 2 jars
- Trash bags - 4 rolls
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Dish soap - 3 bottles
- Hand soap - 4 bottles
- Cleaning wipes - 4 packs
- Sponges - 2 packs
- Kitchen gloves - 2 boxes

Tips

Prepare one complete material and tool set for each build group at least one day before camp. Include measuring, cutting, fastening and levelling tools so groups do not have to share essential equipment.
Order construction materials early enough to inspect them before the camp starts. Allow at least 2–3 days to check wood for sharp edges, confirm quantities and replace damaged pieces.
Plan safety equipment for every active participant, not just the instructors. Provide work gloves and safety goggles at the build area, and keep barrier tape and first aid kits easy to reach.
Use coolers to keep food and drinks chilled from arrival until serving. Load perishable food into the coolers before participants check in, rather than waiting until the kitchen area is ready.
Buy or pack enough reusable cups, plates and cutlery for one full meal service plus 10% extra. Soup ladles, tables and chairs are easy to overlook when attention is focused on the cabins.

Frequently asked questions

What materials do I need for a cabin building camp?: Plan for scaffold planks, wooden poles, wooden slats, plywood sheets, cotton cloths, rope rolls, screws, nails and cable ties. Prepare the materials by group at least 1 day before construction begins.
How many tools should I bring to a cabin building camp?: Each build group needs access to hammers, screwdrivers, hand saws, tape measures, spirit levels and pliers. Count the groups first and prepare one working set per group where possible, with spare tools for breakage.
What safety equipment is needed for cabin building?: Provide work gloves and safety goggles for every participant who may handle materials, plus barrier tape to mark build zones. Keep at least 1 first aid kit and 1 fire extinguisher in clearly marked, accessible locations.
How early should I buy supplies for a cabin building camp?: Buy or order construction materials at least 2–3 days before the camp so you can inspect and sort them. Shop for chilled food and drinks as close to the start as practical, then store them in coolers immediately.

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