Spring camp shopping list

Use this spring camp shopping list to prepare meals, set up sleeping areas, and keep check-in running smoothly. The plan covers shared cooking equipment, reusable tableware, coolers, tents, tarps, sleeping mats, blankets, and basic power supplies. Before buying anything, match quantities to your participant list and check what is already available. Food shopping also needs to account for dietary requirements, chilled items, meal packs, and the time needed to sort groceries before the group arrives.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Tablesqty 8
Folding benchesqty 12
Folding chairsqty 8
Check-in desk
Clothes racksqty 2

Accommodation

Sleeping tentsqty 8
Guide tentqty 2
Tarpqty 2
Ground tarpsqty 10
Sleeping matsqty 30
Blanketsqty 30

Kitchen

Gas stovesqty 3
Gas cylindersqty 6
Cooking potsqty 4
Frying pansqty 2
Cutting boardsqty 4
Chef's knivesqty 4
Measuring cupsqty 2
Colandersqty 3
Serving spoonsqty 6
Coolersqty 4

Tableware

Reusable platesqty 36
Reusable bowlsqty 36
Reusable cupsqty 40
Knivesqty 40
Forksqty 40
Spoonsqty 40
Thermos flasksqty 4

Equipment

Extension cordsqty 4
Power stripsqty 4
Flashlightsqty 12
Power banksqty 4
Megaphone

Lighting

LED lampsqty 8
String lightsqty 4
Batteriesqty 24

Sports equipment

Footballsqty 3
Frisbeesqty 6
Ropeqty 4
Conesqty 24
Relay batonsqty 8
Waterproof playing cardsqty 4

Decorations

Buntingqty 4
Name badgesqty 40
Waterproof markersqty 12

Safety

First aid kitsqty 2
Fire extinguishersqty 2
Work glovesqty 12
Reflective vestsqty 8

Cleaning

Washing-up basinsqty 3
Dish brushesqty 4
Spongesqty 12
Tea towelsqty 12
Hand broomsqty 3
Cansqty 3
Bucketsqty 4
Hand soap dispensersqty 3
Toilet brushesqty 2

Catering

Groceries
- Oatmeal - 3 kilograms
- Muesli - 2 kilograms
- Whole wheat bread - 12 loaves
- White rolls - 60 pieces
- Rusk - 4 rolls
- Butter - 1 kilogram
- Peanut butter - 3 jars
- Chocolate spread - 3 jars
- Strawberry jam - 3 jars
- Chocolate sprinkles - 2 packs
- Cheese - 3 kilograms
- Chicken breast slices - 1,5 kilogram
- Hummus - 6 tubs
- Eggs - 60 pieces
- Semi-skimmed milk - 12 liters
- Yogurt - 8 liter
- Coffee - 4 packs
- Tea - 4 boxes
- Sugar - 1 kilogram
- Cola - 12 bottles
- Cola Zero - 8 bottles
- Orange soda - 8 bottles
- Apple juice - 8 cartons
- Multifruit juice - 8 cartons
- Spa Blauw - 48 bottles
- Sparkling water - 12 bottles
- Lemon syrup - 4 bottles
- Apples - 60 pieces
- Bananas - 40 pieces
- Grapes - 4 kilograms
- Cucumbers - 10 pieces
- Cherry tomatoes - 4 kilograms
- Carrots - 3 kilogram
- Bell peppers - 20 pieces
- Onions - 3 kilograms
- Garlic - 6 bulbs
- Potatoes - 12 kilogram
- Rice - 6 kilogram
- Pasta - 6 kilograms
- Wraps - 80 pieces
- Diced tomatoes - 16 cans
- Tomato paste - 8 cans
- Pasta sauce - 8 jars
- Coconut milk - 8 cans
- Kidney beans - 12 cans
- Chickpeas - 8 cans
- Corn - 8 cans
- Vegetable stock - 3 boxes
- Vegetable mix - 8 kilograms
- Chicken breast - 6 kilograms
- Vegetarian burgers - 36 pieces
- Hamburger buns - 40 pieces
- Hot dog buns - 40 pieces
- Cocktail sausages - 40 pieces
- Grated cheese - 2 kilogram
- Lettuce - 8 heads
- Mayonnaise - 3 bottles
- Ketchup - 3 bottles
- Mustard - 2 jars
- Olive oil - 2 liters
- Salt - 1 kilogram
- Black pepper - 2 jars
- Paprika powder - 2 jars
- Curry powder - 2 jars
- Italian herbs - 2 jars
- Chili powder - 1 jar
- Pancake mix - 4 kilograms
- Syrup - 3 bottles
- Powdered sugar - 1 kilogram
- Paprika chips - 8 bags
- Plain chips - 8 bags
- Popcorn - 3 kilograms
- Cookies - 10 packs
- Muesli bars - 60 pieces
- Marshmallows - 4 bags
- Chocolate bars - 40 pieces
- Diet products - according to specified needs
- Dish soap - 4 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 3 bottles
- Paper towels - 8 rolls
- Toilet paper - 48 rolls
- Trash bags - 60 pieces
- Aluminum foil - 4 rolls
- Cling film - 3 rolls
- Baking paper - 2 rolls
- Ziplock bags - 2 boxes
- Paper napkins - 400 pieces
- Hand gel - 4 bottles

Tips

Count reusable plates, bowls, cups, knives, forks, and spoons against the final participant list, then add a small buffer so one missing item does not delay a meal.
Plan chilled food around the camp schedule: pack it into coolers as late as possible and check the temperature-sensitive items before leaving for the site.
Check gas stoves and gas cylinders together before shopping. A stove without a compatible, full cylinder can stop meal preparation completely.
Buy or gather sleeping mats and blankets for every participant before setting the tent layout. Late shortages are harder to solve once transport and check-in are underway.
Test extension cords and power strips before packing them, and confirm that the site allows the planned power setup. Keep them separate from wet areas and cooking equipment.

Frequently asked questions

What should I buy for a spring camp?: Plan food for every scheduled meal, plus drinks and meal packs, then prepare shared cooking equipment, reusable tableware, coolers, and serving utensils. For sleeping, check one suitable mat and blanket per participant before the camp starts.
How much food should I buy for spring camp?: Base quantities on the final participant list and the number of breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks in the program. Add dietary requirements before placing the order, and keep a small reserve for late arrivals or larger portions.
When should I buy chilled food for camp?: Buy chilled items as close to departure as practical, ideally on the same day or within 24 hours before transport. Keep them cold in coolers until meal preparation and check them when the groceries are sorted.
How many cups and plates do I need for camp?: Prepare at least one reusable plate, bowl, cup, knife, fork, and spoon per participant, plus several spares for damage or delayed washing. For a group of 30, that means at least 30 of each item and a small extra set.

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