What to buy and bring for G camp

A G camp needs more than food and tents. You are preparing for arrivals, shared meals, outdoor activities, and overnight stays, so small omissions quickly become inconvenient. Use the plan’s 58-item supply list as your checklist, then match quantities to the final participant list and group assignments. Buy groceries only after dietary and medical information is confirmed, and leave enough time to chill food, label materials, and set up sleeping spaces before participants arrive.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Tablesqty 6
Beer benchesqty 8
Chairsqty 20
Arrival table
Clothes racksqty 2
Folding stoolsqty 6

Accommodation

Camping tentsqty 8
Air mattressesqty 30
Sleeping bagsqty 30
Cushionsqty 30
Ground tarpsqty 8
Flashlightsqty 15

Tableware

Reusable cupsqty 40
Platesqty 40
Cutlery setsqty 40
Coffee potsqty 2
Pitchersqty 4
Serving spoonsqty 6

Kitchen

Gas burnersqty 3
Gas cylindersqty 3
Large cooking potsqty 4
Coolersqty 4
Cutting boardsqty 4
Chef's knifeqty 4
Mixing bowlsqty 4
Measuring cupsqty 2
Pliersqty 4
Can openersqty 2
Food warmersqty 4

Equipment

Bluetooth speakersqty 2
Extension cordsqty 4
Power stripsqty 4
Megaphone

Lighting

String lightsqty 4
Battery lanternsqty 6

Sports equipment

Footballsqty 4
Frisbeesqty 6
Ropesqty 6
Conesqty 24
Relay batonsqty 8
Water balloonsqty 200
Spongesqty 20

Decorations

Buntingqty 4
Balloonsqty 50
Name stickersqty 40
Waterproof markersqty 12

Safety

First aid kitsqty 2
Safety vestsqty 8
Pocket whistlesqty 8
Fire extinguishersqty 2

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 6
Bucketsqty 4
Spongesqty 12
Tea towelsqty 12
Towelsqty 8
Broomqty 2
Dustpan and brushqty 2

Catering

Groceries
- Whole grain bread - 8 loaves
- White rolls - 40 pieces
- Wholemeal buns - 40 pieces
- Wraps - 40 pieces
- Hummus - 2 tubs
- Peanut butter - 2 jars
- Chocolate spread - 2 jars
- Strawberry jam - 2 jars
- Cheese slices - 3 kilos
- Ham slices - 2 kilos
- Chicken breast topping - 2 kilos
- Cucumber - 8 pieces
- Tomatoes - 3 kilos
- Carrots - 3 kilos
- Lettuce - 6 heads
- Bell peppers - 12
- Onions - 2 kilos
- Garlic - 4 bulbs
- Potatoes - 8 kilos
- Ground beef - 5 kilos
- Vegetarian mince - 2 kilos
- Kidney beans - 12 cans
- Corn - 8 cans
- Diced tomatoes - 12 cans
- Vegetable stock - 2 packs
- Cooking cream - 4 liters
- Grated cheese - 2 kilos
- Rice - 5 kilo
- Pasta - 4 kilo
- Pasta sauce - 8 jars
- Olive oil - 2 bottles
- Sunflower oil - 2 bottles
- Salt - 2 packs
- Pepper - 2 jars
- Paprika powder - 2 jars
- Curry powder - 2 jars
- Italian herbs - 2 jars
- Chili powder - 1 jar
- Mayonnaise - 2 bottles
- Ketchup - 3 bottles
- Barbecue sauce - 2 bottles
- Apples - 40 pieces
- Bananas - 40 pieces
- Grapes - 4 kilos
- Paprika chips - 6 bags
- Plain chips - 6 bags
- Snacks - 4 bags
- Popcorn kernels - 2 kilos
- Marshmallows - 4 bags
- Cookies - 8 packs
- Muesli bars - 50 pieces
- Milk - 12 liters
- Chocolate milk - 8 liters
- Orange juice - 8 liters
- Apple juice - 8 liters
- Cola - 8 bottles
- Cola Zero - 6 bottles
- Sinas - 6 bottles
- Spa Blauw - 60 bottles
- Sparkling water - 12 bottles
- Lemonade syrup - 4 bottles
- Coffee - 4 packs
- Tea - 2 boxes
- Sugar - 2 kilos
- Coffee creamer - 4 packs
- Herbal tea - 2 boxes
- Ice cubes - 12 bags
- Trash bags - 4 rolls
- Small trash bags - 2 rolls
- Dish soap - 3 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 3 bottles
- Hand sanitizer - 4 bottles
- Paper towels - 8 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Aluminum foil - 2 rolls
- Cling film - 2 rolls
- Baking paper - 2 rolls
- Napkins - 200 pieces
- Diet bread - 2 loaves
- Gluten-free wraps - 2 packs
- Plant-based milk - 4 liters

Tips

Plan reusable cups, plates, and cutlery for every participant plus at least 10% extra. The spare set covers lost, dirty, or damaged items without interrupting a meal.
For an overnight camp, allow one sleeping bag, air mattress, cushion, and ground tarp per participant, and check every tent before setup. Pack at least one flashlight per sleeping area or small group.
Buy cooking ingredients only after dietary requirements are collected and the participant list is final. Use the large pots, coolers, cutting boards, knife, measuring cups, and serving equipment together as one kitchen setup.
Chill perishable groceries before departure and keep them in coolers during transport and camp. Do this on the day before arrival when possible, rather than leaving it until the group is assembling.
Prepare the arrival table with labelled materials, contact information, and the information participants need on arrival. Keep emergency numbers and the checked first-aid kit accessible, not packed at the bottom of a supply box.

Frequently asked questions

What do I need to buy for G camp?: You need supplies for overnight accommodation, cooking, meals, serving, lighting, and activities. The plan includes 58 items, including tents, air mattresses, sleeping bags, reusable tableware, cooking equipment, coolers, gas burners, and flashlights.
How many sleeping bags and air mattresses do I need for camp?: Plan one sleeping bag and one air mattress for each participant who stays overnight. Add one spare of each for every 10 participants if your storage and budget allow, and check the final participant count before shopping.
How much tableware should I bring to G camp?: Bring one reusable cup, plate, and cutlery set per participant, plus at least 10% extra. For 30 participants, that means 33 of each item so a missing or dirty set does not delay the next meal.
When should I buy and chill the groceries for camp?: Buy groceries after dietary requirements are confirmed and the participant list is final, ideally one day before camp. Chill perishable food before departure and keep it in coolers until cooking so it does not sit unrefrigerated during arrival and setup.

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