Football Camp Shopping List

A football camp needs more than footballs and cones. You also need enough drinks, serving supplies, spare equipment and practical items for registration, changing rooms and the dining area. Use the confirmed attendance count to work out quantities, then add a small buffer for damaged, lost or shared items. Buy chilled drinks and perishable food as close to the camp as possible, while equipment, cups and printed materials can be prepared several days ahead.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Tablesqty 8
Chairsqty 40
Benchesqty 6

Sports equipment

Footballsqty 12
Conesqty 40
Vestsqty 40
Mini goalsqty 8
Laddersqty 4
Cone polesqty 12
Whistlesqty 6
Scoreboardqty 2
Pumpsqty 3
Spare ballsqty 4

Equipment

Coolersqty 4
Bluetooth speakersqty 2
Extension cordsqty 3
Power stripsqty 3
Phone chargersqty 4

Tableware

Reusable cupsqty 50
Platesqty 50
Cutlery setsqty 50
Pouring jugsqty 6

Kitchen

Cutting boardsqty 4
Chef's knivesqty 4
Serving spoonsqty 6
Small bowlsqty 12
Serving traysqty 4

Decorations

Team flagsqty 8
Balloonsqty 40
Prize boxesqty 3

Lighting

String lightsqty 4

Cleaning

Vacuum cleaner
Mopsqty 2
Bucketsqty 3
First aid kitsqty 2
Hand soap dispensersqty 4

Catering

Groceries
- Whole grain bread - 8 loaves
- White bread rolls - 48 pieces
- Wholemeal rolls - 48 pieces
- Chicken breast slices - 1,5 kilogram
- Young cheese - 1,5 kilogram
- Hummus - 6 tubs
- Peanut butter - 2 jars
- Jam - 2 jars
- Butter - 500 grams
- Eggs - 36 pieces
- Chicken breast - 4 kilograms
- Ground beef - 3 kilograms
- Vegetarian burgers - 12 pieces
- Hamburger buns - 48 pieces
- Potatoes - 6 kilograms
- Rice - 3 kilograms
- Pasta - 3 kilograms
- Tomato sauce - 8 jars
- Pasta seasoning - 3 jars
- Paprika powder - 1 jar
- Garlic powder - 1 jar
- Salt - 1 pack
- Pepper - 1 jar
- Olive oil - 1 liter
- Cucumbers - 8 pieces
- Tomatoes - 3 kilograms
- Lettuce - 6 heads
- Bell peppers - 12 pieces
- Carrots - 2 kilogram
- Apples - 50 pieces
- Bananas - 50 pieces
- Grapes - 4 kilograms
- Oranges - 40 pieces
- Yogurt - 5 liters
- Muesli - 2 kilograms
- Muesli bars - 50 pieces
- Plain chips - 8 bags
- Paprika chips - 8 bags
- Ketchup - 3 bottles
- Mayonnaise - 3 jars
- Mustard - 2 jars
- Water - 60 liters
- Apple juice - 12 liters
- Orange juice - 12 liters
- Cola - 8 bottles
- Cola Zero - 6 bottles
- Non-alcoholic beer - 24 bottles
- Coffee - 3 packs
- Tea - 2 boxes
- Milk - 6 liters
- Sugar - 1 kilogram
- Coffee creamer - 2 bottles
- Ice cubes - 8 bags
- Napkins - 500 pieces
- Aluminum foil - 2 rolls
- Cling film - 2 rolls
- Baking paper - 2 rolls
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Trash bags - 3 rolls
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- Sponges - 6 pieces
- Cleaning wipes - 2 packs
- Liquid hand soap - 4 bottles
- Paper towels - 4 packs

Tips

Plan at least one football for every 6–8 players, plus 2–3 spare balls for a full camp day. Check pumps and spare balls before loading the equipment so a puncture does not stop a session.
Provide roughly 2–3 drinks per participant for the first four hours, and keep extra water available during outdoor sessions. Chill drinks the night before and use coolers where players cannot reach a fridge.
Prepare one reusable cup per participant, plus 10% extra for lost or misplaced cups. For a shared meal, allow one plate and one cutlery set per person, with another 10% kept aside as backup.
Pack at least one whistle for each coach or referee and enough cones to mark every field and activity area at the same time. Count mini goals, ladders, cone poles and vests against the match schedule rather than buying only for the largest game.
Set aside the items people often remember too late: phone chargers, extension cords, power strips, first-aid supplies and consent or medical information at registration. Test speakers and charging equipment at least one day before the camp.

Frequently asked questions

How many footballs do I need for a football camp?: Allow one football for every 6–8 players for drills, then add 2–3 spare balls for the whole camp. For 40 players, that means about 7–10 working balls in total, depending on the number of simultaneous activities.
How many drinks should I buy for a football camp?: For a four-hour camp, budget 2–3 drinks per participant for the first four hours, with additional water during hot weather or intense training. For 40 participants, start with 80–120 drinks and adjust for staff and weather.
When should I buy supplies for a football camp?: Buy equipment, cups, serving items and decorations 3–7 days before the camp. Buy chilled drinks and other perishable food the day before, then chill the drinks overnight.
What should I bring to a football camp besides sports equipment?: Bring coolers, reusable cups, plates, cutlery, pouring jugs, serving trays and dining supplies, as well as chargers, extension cords and power strips. Keep registration materials, medical information and first-aid supplies ready before participants arrive.

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