School camp shopping list

A school camp needs more than tents and sleeping bags. Use this list to organise sleeping gear, cooking equipment, reusable tableware, lighting and the practical items that are easy to miss. Plan one tent for every four campers, plus enough sleeping mats and sleeping bags for everyone. Sort groceries by meal, chill perishable food before departure and label shared equipment before loading the transport.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Foldable tablesqty 6
Folding chairsqty 36
Picnic tablesqty 6
Waste binsqty 6

Camping

Tents for 4 peopleqty 10
Sleeping matsqty 35
Sleeping bagsqty 35
Cushionsqty 35
Ground tarpsqty 10
Herringqty 80
Guy ropesqty 20
Rubber malletsqty 4

Tableware

Reusable platesqty 40
Reusable bowlsqty 40
Reusable cupsqty 40
Reusable cutleryqty 40
Thermos flasksqty 4

Kitchen

Gas burnersqty 4
Gas cylindersqty 4
Large cooking potsqty 4
Coolersqty 6
Cutting boardsqty 6
Chef’s knives and bread knivesqty 8
Serving spoonsqty 6
Measuring cupsqty 3
Water jerry cansqty 6

Equipment

Extension cordsqty 3
Flashlightsqty 10
Power banksqty 6

Lighting

String lightsqty 4

Sports equipment

Footballsqty 4
Frisbeesqty 6
Skipping ropesqty 6
Conesqty 20
Tug of war rope
Compassqty 6
Waterproof route mapsqty 6

Safety

First aid kitsqty 2
Whistlesqty 8
Reflective vestsqty 8
Fire extinguishersqty 2

Decorations

Buntingqty 4

Cleaning

Washing-up basinsqty 4
Bucketsqty 4
Dish brushesqty 4
Towelsqty 12

Administration

Name stickersqty 40
Markersqty 12
Clipboardsqty 6
Waterproof document sleevesqty 10

Catering

Groceries
- Whole wheat bread - 12 loaves
- Pistolets - 40 pieces
- Croissants - 40 pieces
- Whole wheat wraps - 40 pieces
- Oatmeal - 3 packs
- Cornflakes - 3 boxes
- Muesli - 2 bags
- Butter - 4 tubs
- Peanut butter - 4 jars
- Chocolate spread - 4 jars
- Jam - 4 jars
- Hummus - 6 tubs
- Cheese - 3 kilograms
- Ham - 2 kilograms
- Chicken breast slices - 1 kilogram
- Eggs - 60 pieces
- Yogurt - 8 liter
- Milk - 12 liters
- Soy drink - 4 liters
- Apples - 40 pieces
- Bananas - 40 pieces
- Grapes - 4 kilograms
- Cucumbers - 8 pieces
- Carrots - 4 kilograms
- Bell peppers - 12 pieces
- Cherry tomatoes - 4 kilograms
- Lettuce - 8 heads
- Potatoes - 10 kilograms
- Rice - 5 kilograms
- Pasta - 5 kilogram
- Tomato sauce - 8 jars
- Diced tomatoes - 12 cans
- Kidney beans - 8 cans
- Chickpeas - 6 cans
- Corn - 8 cans
- Vegetable stock - 2 boxes
- Chicken breast - 5 kilograms
- Vegetarian burgers - 40 pieces
- Hamburger buns - 40 pieces
- Hot dog buns - 40 pieces
- Cocktail sausages - 40 pieces
- Grated cheese - 2 kilogram
- Mayonnaise - 2 jars
- Ketchup - 3 bottles
- Mustard - 2 jars
- Peanut sauce - 3 jars
- Olive oil - 2 bottles
- Salt - 2 packs
- Pepper - 2 jars
- Paprika powder - 2 jars
- Italian herbs - 2 jars
- Garlic - 6 bulbs
- Plain chips - 8 bags
- Paprika chips - 8 bags
- Popcorn - 4 bags
- Cookies - 8 packs
- Muesli bars - 50 pieces
- Marshmallows - 6 bags
- Coffee - 4 packs
- Tea - 2 boxes
- Sugar - 2 kilograms
- Honey - 2 jars
- Orange juice - 12 liters
- Apple juice - 8 liters
- Cola - 12 bottles
- Cola Zero - 8 bottles
- Lemonade syrup - 4 bottles
- Spa Blue - 10 crates
- Ice cubes - 10 bags
- Trash bags - 5 rolls
- Freezer bags - 2 boxes
- Cling film - 2 rolls
- Aluminum foil - 2 rolls
- Baking paper - 2 rolls
- Paper towels - 8 rolls
- Toilet paper - 48 rolls
- Dish soap - 4 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 3 bottles
- Hand soap - 6 bottles
- Hand sanitizer - 6 bottles
- Wet wipes - 8 packs

Tips

Allow one tent for every four campers and check the tent materials before the day of departure. Pack one sleeping mat and one sleeping bag per person, with a ground tarp under each tent.
Pack reusable plates, bowls, cups and cutlery for every camper and adult, plus at least two extra place settings. Add serving spoons and thermos flasks before you load the kitchen boxes.
For cooking, prepare at least one large pot for each main dish being cooked at the same time. Check the gas burners and gas cylinders together, and bring measuring cups, cutting boards and both chef’s and bread knives.
Plan drinking water separately from meal ingredients: bring water jerry cans and enough coolers for chilled food. Chill groceries before departure and keep raw ingredients separate during transport.
Pack one flashlight and one power bank per person if possible, then add extension cords and string lights for shared areas. Test every light and charge every power bank before loading.

Frequently asked questions

How many tents do I need for a school camp?: Plan one four-person tent for every four campers, then add extra capacity for adults or anyone who should not share. For 32 campers, that means at least 8 four-person tents, subject to your group layout.
How many sleeping bags and mats are needed for school camp?: Pack one sleeping bag and one sleeping mat for every person staying overnight, including supervisors. Add at least 2 spare sets for a group of 30 to 40 campers in case of wet or damaged gear.
When should I buy food for a school camp?: Buy fresh and chilled food one day before departure, then chill it immediately. Buy non-perishable ingredients and drinks 3 to 5 days ahead so missing items can still be replaced.
How much tableware do I need for a school camp?: Provide one reusable plate, bowl, cup and set of cutlery per person, plus at least 10% extra. For 40 people, pack 44 of each item so replacements are available during meals.

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