Construction camp shopping list

A construction camp needs more than timber and tools. You also need a safe, clearly organised worksite, enough protective equipment, and a simple setup for registration, breaks, and meals. Use this list to check that work tables, power equipment, hand tools, materials, and serving supplies are ready before the group arrives. Count shared items against your number of participants, and allow extra time for charging tools, chilling drinks, and marking work zones.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Work tablesqty 6
Folding chairsqty 40
Waste binsqty 4
Registration desk

Equipment

Coolersqty 3
Extension cordsqty 4
Power stripsqty 4
Cordless drill driversqty 4
Chargersqty 4
Work lightsqty 3

Kitchen

Cutting boardsqty 3
Chef's knivesqty 3
Serving spoonsqty 4

Tableware

Reusable platesqty 40
Reusable bowlsqty 40
Reusable cupsqty 50
Cutlery setsqty 45
Serving bowlsqty 8
Pouring jugsqty 4

Sports equipment

Hammerqty 8
Hand sawsqty 6
Measuring tapesqty 8
Spirit levelsqty 4
Screwdriversqty 10
Pliersqty 6
Clampsqty 12
Work glovesqty 40
Safety gogglesqty 40
Knee padsqty 10
Barrier tapeqty 4
Conesqty 12
Tape measuresqty 4
Work binsqty 8
Chalkqty 6
Rope rollsqty 4
Wooden planksqty 30
Wooden beamsqty 16
Screwsqty 6
Nailsqty 4
Sandpaperqty 20
Wood glueqty 4
Brushesqty 12
Paint traysqty 6
Acrylic paintqty 12
First aid kit

Decorations

Name badgesqty 45
Markersqty 12
Program postersqty 6

Cleaning

Broomqty 3
Dustpan and brushqty 3
Bucketsqty 4
Cleaning clothsqty 12

Catering

Groceries
- Pistolets - 45 pieces
- Whole wheat bread - 5 loaves
- Kaiser rolls - 45 pieces
- Young cheese - 2 kilograms
- Back ham - 1,5 kilogram
- Chicken breast slices - 1 kilogram
- Hummus - 1 kilogram
- Peanut butter - 2 jars
- Jam - 2 jars
- Butter - 500 grams
- Tomatoes - 2 kilograms
- Cucumbers - 4 pieces
- Lettuce - 4 heads
- Onions - 1 kilogram
- Potatoes - 8 kilograms
- Ground beef - 4 kilograms
- Vegetarian meatballs - 2 kilograms
- Diced tomatoes - 8 cans
- Kidney beans - 6 cans
- Corn - 5 cans
- Bell peppers - 10 pieces
- Carrots - 2 kilograms
- Vegetable stock - 2 boxes
- Rice - 4 kilograms
- Herb mix - 4 sachets
- Paprika powder - 1 jar
- Cumin - 1 jar
- Salt - 1 pack
- Pepper - 1 jar
- Olive oil - 2 bottles
- Tomato sauce - 4 jars
- Grated cheese - 1,5 kilograms
- Mayonnaise - 2 bottles
- Ketchup - 2 bottles
- Apples - 45 pieces
- Bananas - 45 pieces
- Paprika chips - 6 bags
- Plain chips - 6 bags
- Cookies - 6 packs
- Cola - 8 bottles
- Cola Zero - 6 bottles
- Sinas - 6 bottles
- Spa Blauw - 8 crates
- Fruit juice - 8 packs
- Coffee - 3 packs
- Tea - 2 boxes
- Sugar - 1 kilogram
- Milk - 6 liters
- Oat milk - 3 liters
- Stirrers - 100 pieces
- Napkins - 200 pieces
- Garbage bags - 30 pieces
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- Hand soap - 4 bottles

Tips

Plan shared tools by work group, not just by participant. Each group should have access to measuring tapes, spirit levels, screwdrivers, pliers, clamps, and at least one hammer; add hand saws and cordless drill drivers where the construction plan requires them.
Prepare safety equipment before buying or sorting materials. Have one pair of safety goggles and work gloves per participant, plus knee pads where people will work close to the ground; keep barrier tape ready to separate work zones.
Charge cordless drill drivers the day before and bring enough chargers, extension cords, and power strips for every powered station. Test work lights before the camp starts, especially if any work area is indoors or poorly lit.
Count tableware for the full group before shopping. Provide one reusable plate, bowl, cup, and cutlery set per participant, then add at least 10% extra for dropped or dirty items; use serving bowls, spoons, and pouring jugs for shared food and drinks.
Set aside a separate registration and refreshment setup instead of placing it in the work area. Bring a registration desk, coolers, waste bins, cutting boards, chef's knives, and serving utensils, and chill drinks several hours before the first arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What tools do I need for a construction camp?: Plan the tool set around each construction group. A practical starting point is one hammer, measuring tape, spirit level, screwdriver set, pliers, and clamps per group, with hand saws and cordless drill drivers shared where needed.
How many safety goggles and work gloves do I need?: Provide one pair of safety goggles and work gloves for every participant who will work with tools or materials. Add around 10% spare pairs so a damaged, lost, or wet item does not stop a group.
When should I charge the cordless drills for construction camp?: Charge all drill batteries the day before the camp and check them again before participants arrive. Keep the chargers, extension cords, and power strips together at the tool station rather than searching for them during the activity.
How much tableware should I buy for a construction camp?: Count one reusable plate, bowl, cup, and cutlery set per participant, then add 10% extra. Also provide enough serving bowls, serving spoons, and pouring jugs for the planned meal and drinks.

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