What You Need for a Scout Camp

A scout camp needs more than tents and sleeping bags. You will need bedding for each camper, a working camp kitchen, cold storage for food, lighting after dark and clear places for check-in, meals and waste. Use this shopping list alongside your participant numbers and camp rules. Buy or collect shared equipment early, especially tents, gas cylinders, coolers, tables and cooking pots, because missing one shared item can affect the whole camp.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Foldable tablesqty 6
Folding benchesqty 8
Chairsqty 12
Welcome table
Information board
Waste binsqty 4
Sink basinsqty 3
Drying racksqty 2
Clothes racksqty 2

Equipment

Camping tentsqty 8
Ground tarpsqty 8
Sleeping matsqty 30
Sleeping bagsqty 30
Cushionsqty 30
Flashlightsqty 15
Spare batteriesqty 30
Extension cordsqty 2
Rechargeable work lightsqty 4
Coolersqty 4
Handheld megaphone

Kitchen

Gas burnersqty 3
Gas cylindersqty 3
Large cooking potsqty 4
Frying pansqty 2
Cutting boardsqty 4
Chef’s knives and bread knivesqty 6
Measuring cupsqty 2
Kitchen tongsqty 4
Ladlesqty 4
Colandersqty 3
Storage binsqty 8

Tableware

Reusable platesqty 40
Reusable bowlsqty 40
Reusable cupsqty 50
Reusable cutleryqty 50
Mugsqty 40
Serving spoonsqty 8
Pouring jugsqty 6

Sports equipment

Footballsqty 3
Ropesqty 10
Conesqty 20
Blindfoldsqty 10
Frisbeesqty 6
Water balloonsqty 200
Compass setsqty 8
Treasure mapsqty 10

Decorations

Buntingqty 6
Team flag
Name badgesqty 40
Waterproof markersqty 12

Lighting

String lightsqty 4
Lanternsqty 6

Cleaning

Washing-up tubsqty 3
Spongesqty 12
Dish brushesqty 4
Bucketsqty 4
Broom and dustpanqty 2
Work glovesqty 8
First aid kit
Fire blanket

Catering

Groceries
- Whole wheat bread - 12 loaves
- Pistolets - 40 pieces
- Tortilla wraps - 40 pieces
- Oatmeal - 3 kilo
- Cornflakes - 3 boxes
- Muesli - 2 kilo
- Butter - 1 kilo
- Margarine - 2 tubs
- Peanut butter - 3 jars
- Chocolate spread - 3 jars
- Strawberry jam - 3 jars
- Chocolate sprinkles - 2 packs
- Young cheese - 3 kilos
- Chicken breast topping - 2 kilos
- Hummus - 8 tubs
- Eggs - 60 pieces
- Semi-skimmed milk - 15 liters
- Yogurt - 8 liter
- Apples - 40 pieces
- Bananas - 40 pieces
- Grapes - 4 kilos
- Cucumbers - 8 pieces
- Cherry tomatoes - 3 kilos
- Carrots - 3 kilos
- Bell peppers - 12 pieces
- Onions - 3 kilos
- Garlic - 6 bulbs
- Potatoes - 10 kilos
- Rice - 5 kilo
- Pasta - 5 kilos
- Pasta sauce - 8 jars
- Diced tomatoes - 12 cans
- Kidney beans - 8 cans
- Corn - 8 cans
- Chickpeas - 6 cans
- Vegetable stock - 2 boxes
- Vegetarian pieces - 3 kilos
- Chicken breast - 4 kilos
- Grated cheese - 2 kilos
- Crème fraîche - 2 kilos
- Lettuce - 8 heads
- Mayonnaise - 2 jars
- Ketchup - 2 bottles
- Mustard - 2 jars
- Olive oil - 2 bottles
- Sunflower oil - 2 bottles
- Salt - 1 kilo
- Black pepper - 2 jars
- Paprika powder - 2 jars
- Curry powder - 2 jars
- Italian herbs - 2 jars
- Chili powder - 1 jar
- Sugar - 2 kilos
- Coffee - 4 packs
- Tea - 2 boxes
- Cocoa powder - 1 kilo
- Lemonade syrup - 4 bottles
- Spa Blauw - 60 bottles
- Sparkling water - 24 bottles
- Apple juice - 12 liters
- Orange juice - 12 liters
- Cola - 8 bottles
- Cola Zero - 4 bottles
- Paprika chips - 6 bags
- Plain chips - 6 bags
- Popcorn kernels - 2 kilos
- Cookies - 8 packs
- Marshmallows - 4 bags
- Chocolate bars - 40 pieces
- Aluminum foil - 3 rolls
- Baking paper - 2 rolls
- Cling film - 2 rolls
- Paper towels - 8 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Trash bags - 50 pieces
- Dish soap - 3 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Hand soap - 4 bottles
- Hand sanitizer - 4 bottles
- Wet wipes - 4 packs
- Paper napkins - 6 packs
- Matches - 4 boxes
- Firelighters - 2 packs
- Drinking water for emergency use - 20 liters

Tips

Plan one sleeping mat and one sleeping bag for every camper, plus a small number of spare cushions and blankets if your list requires them. Check tent capacity before shopping so you do not discover too late that several campers have nowhere to sleep.
Count cooking equipment against the largest meal group, not the average group. For a full camp kitchen, check that you have enough gas burners, gas cylinders, large pots, frying pans, knives, cutting boards, measuring cups, tongs, ladles and colanders before the shopping trip.
Allow at least one cooler for each food or drink category that must stay separate, and fill them shortly before departure. Add ice or cold packs on the day of transport rather than leaving chilled food uncovered while tents are being set up.
Provide one flashlight for each camper or sleeping group and test all rechargeable work lights before leaving. Pack spare batteries separately; they are easy to overlook and difficult to replace once the camp is underway.
Bring practical camp infrastructure, not just camping gear: folding tables, benches, waste bins, sink basins, drying racks, clothes racks and an information board. Label shared equipment before transport so it can be found quickly during setup.

Frequently asked questions

What do I need to buy for a scout camp?: Plan for tents, ground tarps, sleeping mats, sleeping bags, cushions, flashlights and spare batteries for each camper. Shared supplies usually include coolers, tables, benches, waste bins, lighting and a complete camp kitchen with burners, gas cylinders, pots and utensils.
How many sleeping bags and mats do I need for scout camp?: You need one sleeping mat and one sleeping bag for every person who will sleep at camp. Confirm the final participant list before buying or borrowing equipment, and check tent capacity at least one week before departure.
How much cooking equipment is needed for a scout camp?: Match the number of burners, pots and pans to the largest meal group you will serve at one time. Check the full kitchen inventory at least 3 days before camp, including gas cylinders, knives, cutting boards, measuring cups, tongs, ladles and colanders.
When should I buy food and fill the coolers for scout camp?: Buy dry goods and non-perishable items several days before departure, after dietary requirements are confirmed. Chill food in the coolers on the day of transport, then fill them shortly before leaving so ingredients remain cold while the campsite is being set up.

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