What to Buy and Bring for an Easter Camp

An Easter camp needs more than tents and food. You will need sleeping accommodation, a covered area, cooking equipment, reusable tableware, cold storage and materials for group games. Plan quantities around your participant list, then check which items the campsite already provides. Buy chilled goods as close to departure as possible and keep them cold during transport. Pack equipment in labelled crates so setup is faster when you arrive.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Tents for four peopleqty 9
Party tent
Foldable tablesqty 6
Folding benchesqty 12
Camping chairsqty 12
Storage cratesqty 12

Tableware

Reusable platesqty 40
Reusable bowlsqty 40
Reusable cupsqty 50
Cutlery setsqty 40
Mugsqty 40
Serving plattersqty 8
Serving spoonsqty 8

Kitchen

Gas burnersqty 3
Gas cylindersqty 4
Large cooking potsqty 4
Frying pansqty 2
Cutting boardsqty 4
Chef's knifeqty 4
Kettlesqty 2
Thermos flasksqty 4
Coolersqty 5
Jerry cansqty 6
Measuring cupsqty 3
Kitchen tongsqty 4
Aluminum foilqty 3

Sports equipment

Footballsqty 3
Volleyballsqty 2
Ropesqty 6
Conesqty 20
Scavenger hunt cardsqty 10
Plastic Easter eggsqty 40

Equipment

Bluetooth speakerqty 2
Extension cordsqty 3
Power stripsqty 3

Lighting

LED lampsqty 6
String lightsqty 4
Flashlightsqty 10

Decorations

Easter garlandsqty 6
Easter flagsqty 4

Sleeping gear

Sleeping matsqty 36
Sleeping bagsqty 36
Cushionsqty 36

Safety

First aid kitsqty 2
Fire extinguishersqty 2
Whistlesqty 6

Cleaning

Dishpanqty 3
Reusable dish towelsqty 12
Hand broomsqty 3
Dustpan and brushqty 3
Hand soap dispensersqty 4

Catering

Groceries
- White Bread - 12 loaves
- Whole grain bread - 8 loaves
- Pistolets - 40 pieces
- Croissants - 40 pieces
- Unsalted butter - 2 kilos
- Strawberry jam - 4 jars
- Peanut butter - 4 jars
- Chocolate sprinkles - 3 packs
- Cheese - 4 kilos
- Ham - 3 kilos
- Vegetarian cold cuts - 2 kilos
- Eggs - 120 pieces
- Bacon strips - 3 kilos
- Oatmeal - 3 kilo
- Muesli - 3 kilos
- Yogurt - 12 liters
- Milk - 20 liters
- Plant-based drink - 8 liters
- Coffee - 2 kilos
- Tea - 5 boxes
- Sugar - 2 kilos
- Cola - 12 bottles
- Cola Zero - 8 bottles
- Orange soda - 8 bottles
- Apple juice - 10 liters
- Spa Blauw - 12 bottles
- Spring water - 12 bottles
- Lemonade syrup - 4 bottles
- Apples - 6 kilos
- Bananas - 5 kilo
- Grapes - 4 kilos
- Cucumbers - 8 pieces
- Tomatoes - 5 kilos
- Carrots - 4 kilos
- Bell peppers - 3 kilos
- Potatoes - 12 kilos
- Rice - 6 kilos
- Pasta - 6 kilos
- Pasta sauce - 8 jars
- Diced tomatoes - 12 cans
- Kidney beans - 8 cans
- Corn - 8 cans
- Vegetarian burgers - 40 pieces
- Chicken breast - 6 kilo
- Sandwich rolls - 45 pieces
- Lettuce - 8 heads
- Mayonnaise - 3 bottles
- Ketchup - 3 bottles
- Mustard - 2 jars
- Paprika chips - 8 bags
- Plain chips - 8 bags
- Popcorn - 3 kilos
- Easter chocolate - 40 pieces
- Marshmallows - 4 bags
- Herb mix - 6 sachets
- Salt - 2 packs
- Pepper - 2 jars
- Olive oil - 2 liters
- Butter for baking - 1 kilo
- Paper towels - 12 rolls
- Toilet paper - 48 rolls
- Trash bags - 4 rolls
- Dish soap - 3 bottles
- Cleaning spray - 3 bottles
- Hand sanitizer - 6 bottles
- Tissues - 12 boxes

Tips

Choose tents with space for four people and bring enough tents for the full participant list, plus a clear sleeping plan. Set aside a few extra sleeping places if late changes are possible.
Plan one reusable plate, bowl, cup and cutlery set per person, plus at least 10% extra for damaged, misplaced or unwashed items. Bring mugs separately for hot drinks.
Allow one large cooking pot or frying pan for each dish being prepared at the same time, and check that you have enough gas burners and gas cylinders before shopping. Do not leave fuel checks until the day of departure.
Keep refrigerated food in coolers from the shop until the kitchen is ready. Use jerry cans for water, and fill thermos flasks before activities so participants do not need to queue at the cooking area.
Pack footballs, volleyballs, ropes and cones together in one labelled sports crate. Count every item before leaving the campsite so small equipment does not get left behind.

Frequently asked questions

What do I need for an Easter camp kitchen?: Bring gas burners, matching gas cylinders, large cooking pots, frying pans, cutting boards, a chef's knife, kettles, thermos flasks, coolers, jerry cans, measuring cups, kitchen tongs and aluminum foil. Allow at least one complete preparation area for each dish cooked at the same time.
How many plates and cups do I need for an Easter camp?: Start with one reusable plate, bowl, cup and cutlery set per participant, then add 10% extra. For 40 participants, pack at least 44 of each basic item where practical, especially cups and cutlery.
When should I buy food for an Easter camp?: Buy fresh and refrigerated goods no earlier than one day before departure when possible. Move them into coolers immediately and keep them chilled until the kitchen is set up.
How many tents do I need for an Easter camp?: Divide the participant list into groups of four and round up to the next whole tent. For 36 campers, that means at least 9 four-person tents; check whether leaders need separate sleeping accommodation.

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