What to Buy and Bring for a Skating Camp

A skating camp needs more than skates and helmets. Plan supplies for registration, rink safety, meals, snacks, drinks and changing areas, with quantities based on the number of participants and supervisors. Check skate sizes and protective equipment before camp day, and pack food and drinks so they can be served without blocking rink access. This list helps you prepare the items that are easy to overlook or leave until the last minute.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Tablesqty 8
Chairsqty 20
Foldable tablesqty 3
Coat racksqty 4

Sports equipment

Ice skatingqty 45
Ice hockey helmetsqty 45
Wrist guardsqty 45
Knee padsqty 45
Skating aidsqty 6
Conesqty 20
Whistlesqty 6
Training bibsqty 45

Equipment

Coolersqty 4
Thermos flasksqty 6
Kettlesqty 2
Extension cordsqty 3
Power stripsqty 3
Mobile phonesqty 4

Tableware

Reusable cupsqty 60
Reusable platesqty 60
Cutlery setsqty 60
Soup bowlsqty 60
Serving spoonsqty 6

Kitchen

Cutting boardsqty 4
Chef’s knives and bread knivesqty 6
Serving plattersqty 8
Storage binsqty 10
Measuring cupsqty 2
Kitchen tongsqty 4

Cleaning

Cleaning glovesqty 6
Dish brushesqty 4
Microfiber clothsqty 12
Bucketsqty 4
Broom and dustpanqty 2
Mop setsqty 2

Lighting

Battery lampsqty 4

Catering

Groceries
- Whole grain bread - 8 loaves
- White bread - 4 loaves
- Young cheese - 2,5 kilogram
- Cooked ham - 2 kilograms
- Chicken breast slices - 1 kilogram
- Hummus - 1.5 kilograms
- Peanut butter - 2 jars
- Jam - 2 jars
- Margarine - 2 tubs
- Cucumber - 8 pieces
- Tomatoes - 3 kilograms
- Lettuce - 4 heads
- Carrots - 3 kilogram
- Bell peppers - 2 kilograms
- Apples - 50 pieces
- Bananas - 50 pieces
- Mandarins - 4 kilogram
- Grapes - 3 kilograms
- Plain chips - 8 bags
- Paprika chips - 8 bags
- Salted popcorn - 5 bags
- Muesli bars - 60 pieces
- Rice cakes - 6 packs
- Vegetable soup - 8 liters
- Tomato soup - 8 liters
- Vegetable stock - 2 boxes
- Croutons - 4 bags
- Herb butter - 1 kilogram
- Coffee - 2 packs
- Decaf coffee - 1 pack
- Black tea - 1 box
- Herbal tea - 1 box
- Cocoa powder - 1 pack
- Sugar - 1 kilogram
- Milk - 8 liters
- Oat milk - 4 liters
- Still water - 60 liters
- Sparkling water - 12 liters
- Apple juice - 12 liters
- Orange juice - 12 liters
- Cola - 6 liters
- Cola Zero - 6 liters
- Lemons - 12 pieces
- Ice cubes - 10 kilograms
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- Hand soap - 4 bottles
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Trash bags - 50 pieces
- Aluminum foil - 2 rolls
- Cling film - 2 rolls
- Paper napkins - 300 pieces
- Allergen labels - 2 packs

Tips

Count one reusable cup, plate and cutlery set per participant, plus at least 10% extra for lost or dropped items. Bring soup bowls and serving spoons if a hot meal is on the programme.
Plan two to three drinks per person for the first hour, then about one drink per hour afterward. Fill coolers before leaving and use thermos flasks for hot drinks rather than relying on the rink’s kitchen.
Match skates to the size inventory several days before camp and reserve the required sizes in advance. Check helmets, wrist guards and knee pads before participants arrive, not during registration.
Pack one name label and one printed participant list for each group, along with mobile phones for supervisors. Keep registration materials at a reception table separate from the catering point.
Bring cones, whistles, training bibs and skating aids in labelled storage bins. Add extension cords and power strips only where the venue permits them, and keep cables away from wet areas and walkways.

Frequently asked questions

What food and drinks do I need for a skating camp?: Allow two to three drinks per person during the first hour and about one drink per hour afterward. Plan one snack portion per participant, plus at least 10% extra, and use coolers for chilled food and drinks.
How many skates and helmets should I bring?: Provide one correctly sized pair of skates and one helmet for every participant who needs them, with a small reserve of common sizes if the rink does not supply extras. Confirm sizes and availability at least 3 to 7 days before camp.
What safety equipment is needed for a skating camp?: Prepare helmets, wrist guards, knee pads, cones, whistles, training bibs and skating aids according to the group setup. Check every item before participants arrive and keep spare protective equipment available for replacements.
When should I do the shopping for a skating camp?: Buy shelf-stable snacks, tableware and cleaning supplies 3 to 7 days beforehand. Purchase or collect fresh food and drinks the day before, then fill coolers and pack transport bins on the morning of camp.

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