What to bring and buy for Star Camp

This Star Camp shopping list covers the equipment and supplies needed for camping, shared meals and evening activities. Plan sleeping gear for every camper, plus spare batteries and working flashlights before arrival. For the food setup, gather cooking pots, pans, knives, serving utensils and enough reusable tableware for the full group. Check quantities against your registration list, dietary requirements and the weather forecast before shopping.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Tablesqty 8
Folding chairsqty 50
Party tentsqty 3
Picnic benchesqty 4
Blanketsqty 8
Storage cratesqty 12

Camping

Camping tentsqty 20
Tent hammersqty 6
Herringqty 120
Guy ropesqty 40
Sleeping matsqty 45
Sleeping bagsqty 45
Pillowsqty 45
Flashlightsqty 45
Spare batteriesqty 90

Tableware

Reusable cupsqty 60
Platesqty 60
Soup bowlsqty 50
Cutlery setsqty 60
Coffee cupsqty 30
Serving spoonsqty 8
Food scissorsqty 3

Kitchen

Large cooking potsqty 4
Frying pansqty 2
Cutting boardsqty 6
Chef's knivesqty 4
Mixing bowlsqty 6
Measuring cupsqty 3
Kettlesqty 2
Storage binsqty 12
Coolersqty 6
Thermos flasksqty 5

Equipment

Portable speakersqty 2
Extension cordsqty 4
Power stripsqty 4
Megaphone

Sports equipment

Footballsqty 4
Frisbeesqty 6
Tug-of-war ropesqty 2
Skipping ropesqty 8
Conesqty 30
Blindfoldsqty 12

Game materials

Game cardsqty 6
Diceqty 12
Ropeqty 100
Writing boardsqty 10
Color markersqty 10
Glow sticksqty 60
Star mapsqty 10
Binocularsqty 6

Decorations

Camp flag
Buntingqty 8
Paper starsqty 40
Name badgesqty 50

Lighting

LED light stringsqty 6
Lanternsqty 8
Headlampsqty 12

Safety

First aid kitsqty 2
Fire extinguishersqty 2
Safety vestsqty 10
Pocket whistlesqty 10

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 8
Bucketsqty 6
Spongesqty 12
Dish brushesqty 6
Broom setsqty 3

Catering

Groceries
- Whole wheat bread - 12 loaves
- White dots - 50 pieces
- Wholegrain bread rolls - 50 pieces
- Pita breads - 50 pieces
- Pasta - 5 kilogram
- Pasta sauce - 8 jars
- Diced tomatoes - 12 cans
- Tomato paste - 6 cans
- Ground beef - 4 kilograms
- Vegetarian mince - 2 kilograms
- Grated cheese - 2 kilogram
- Cucumbers - 10 pieces
- Tomatoes - 5 kilograms
- Bell peppers - 20 pieces
- Onions - 3 kilograms
- Carrots - 3 kilogram
- Lettuce - 8 heads
- Corn - 8 cans
- Apples - 50 pieces
- Bananas - 50 pieces
- Grapes - 4 kilograms
- Oranges - 40 pieces
- Paprika chips - 8 bags
- Plain chips - 8 bags
- Popcorn kernels - 2 kilogram
- Marshmallows - 5 bags
- Cookies - 10 packs
- Muesli bars - 60 pieces
- Chocolate bars - 50 pieces
- Peanut butter - 4 jars
- Strawberry jam - 4 jars
- Chocolate sprinkles - 3 packs
- Cheese - 3 kilograms
- Chicken breast slices - 2 kilograms
- Hummus - 8 tubs
- Low-fat margarine - 3 tubs
- Mayonnaise - 3 bottles
- Ketchup - 3 bottles
- Garlic sauce - 3 bottles
- Olive oil - 2 bottles
- Salt - 2 packs
- Black pepper - 2 jars
- Paprika powder - 2 jars
- Italian herbs - 2 jars
- Garlic powder - 1 jar
- Sugar - 2 kilograms
- Coffee - 4 packs
- Tea - 4 boxes
- Hot chocolate - 4 cartons
- Milk - 12 liters
- Oat milk - 6 liters
- Hot Chocolate - 30 packs
- Apple juice - 12 liters
- Orange juice - 12 liters
- Cola - 8 bottles
- Cola Zero - 6 bottles
- Lemonade syrup - 4 bottles
- Spa Blauw - 60 bottles
- Sparkling water - 24 bottles
- Ice cubes - 10 bags
- Coffee creamer - 4 packs
- Coffee filters - 2 packs
- Marshmallow skewers - 60 pieces
- Aluminum foil - 3 rolls
- Cling film - 3 rolls
- Baking paper - 2 rolls
- Napkins - 300 pieces
- Paper towels - 12 rolls
- Trash bags - 80 pcs
- Dish soap - 4 bottles
- Hand soap - 6 bottles
- Hand sanitizer - 6 bottles
- Toilet paper - 48 rolls
- Toilet cleaner - 3 bottles
- Cleaning wipes - 6 packs
- Kitchen gloves - 4 pairs

Tips

Prepare one sleeping setup per camper: a tent space, sleeping mat, sleeping bag and pillow. Add blankets for cold nights rather than waiting until the forecast changes.
Test every flashlight at least one day before camp and pack spare batteries separately. A flashlight that works at home may still fail when needed outdoors.
Count reusable cups, plates, bowls and cutlery against the maximum number of campers, then keep a small reserve for lost or dirty items.
For group cooking, check that you have enough large cooking pots, frying pans, cutting boards and chef’s knives before shopping. Missing one key item can delay the entire meal.
Pack food and kitchen supplies in labelled storage bins or crates. Sort ingredients as soon as they arrive and chill drinks before guests reach the camp.

Frequently asked questions

What do I need to bring to Star Camp?: Bring camping tents, sleeping mats, sleeping bags, pillows, flashlights and spare batteries for each participant. You will also need shared cooking equipment, tableware, food storage and seating for the group.
How many sleeping bags do I need for Star Camp?: Plan one sleeping bag and one sleeping mat per camper, plus one pillow or suitable substitute per person. Check the registration list first and add at least one spare set if the group size may change.
How much tableware should I buy for Star Camp?: Count one cup, plate, bowl and cutlery set per person for each meal service. Add roughly 10% extra, so a group of 30 needs about 33 of each frequently used item.
When should I prepare the Star Camp shopping list?: Make the first list at least one week before camp, using registrations and dietary requirements. Do the final quantity check two to three days beforehand, then chill drinks and sort food before setup.

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