What to Buy and Bring for a Taekwondo Camp

A taekwondo camp needs more than uniforms and training mats. Plan equipment for drills and protection, plus cups, plates, serving items, chilled drinks and supplies for shared meals. Buy or pack items according to your participant limit, then add a small buffer for damaged, lost or forgotten gear. Keep registration materials, medical information and emergency contacts separate from the sports equipment so setup stays quick on arrival.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Tablesqty 6
Chairsqty 40
Registration desk
Waste binsqty 4

Sports equipment

Taekwondo matsqty 30
Stair cushionsqty 12
Crash matsqty 8
Head protectorsqty 20
Breast padsqty 20
Shin guardsqty 20
Arm guardsqty 20
Conesqty 20
Skipping ropesqty 12
Team ribbonsqty 4
Stopwatchqty 2
Whistlesqty 3
Scoreboardsqty 4
Sports bagsqty 4

Tableware

Reusable drinking cupsqty 40
Reusable platesqty 40
Reusable cutleryqty 40
Serving spoonsqty 6
Thermos flasksqty 4

Kitchen

Coolersqty 4
Cutting boardsqty 3
Kitchen knivesqty 3
Serving plattersqty 8
Serving jugsqty 4

Equipment

Bluetooth speaker
Extension cordsqty 3
Rechargeable batteriesqty 8

Decorations

Name labelsqty 40
Markersqty 12
A4 planning boardsqty 4

Cleaning

Cleaning bucketsqty 2
Mopsqty 2
Broom and dustpanqty 2
Disinfecting wipesqty 4
Hand soap dispensersqty 3
Paper towel dispensersqty 3

Safety

First aid kitsqty 2
Instant cold packsqty 6
Disposable glovesqty 20
Flashlightsqty 3

Catering

Groceries
- Wholegrain bread rolls - 50 pieces
- White rolls - 30 pieces
- Whole wheat sandwich bread - 4 loaves
- Chicken breast slices - 1,5 kilogram
- Young aged cheese - 1.5 kilograms
- Hummus - 6 tubs
- Peanut butter - 2 jars
- Jam - 2 jars
- Margarine - 2 tubs
- Cucumbers - 8 pieces
- Cherry tomatoes - 2 kilograms
- Carrots - 2 kilogram
- Bell peppers - 12 pieces
- Mixed salad - 6 bags
- Apples - 40 pieces
- Bananas - 40 pieces
- Grapes - 4 kilograms
- Mandarins - 40 pieces
- Paprika chips - 6 bags
- Plain chips - 6 bags
- Low-salt rice cakes - 6 packs
- Muesli bars - 40 pieces
- Wholewheat pasta - 4 kilograms
- Passata - 8 packs
- Diced tomatoes - 8 cans
- Kidney beans - 6 cans
- Corn - 6 cans
- Chicken breast - 3 kilograms
- Vegetarian meatballs - 2 kilogram
- Onions - 2 kilograms
- Garlic - 4 bulbs
- Grated cheese - 1,5 kilograms
- Olive oil - 1 bottle
- Italian herbs - 2 jars
- Paprika powder - 1 jar
- Black pepper - 1 jar
- Salt - 1 pack
- Ketchup - 2 bottles
- Mayonnaise - 2 jars
- Still water - 60 liters
- Fruit juice - 12 liter
- Cola - 8 bottles
- Cola Zero - 6 bottles
- Lemonade syrup - 3 bottles
- Coffee - 2 packs
- Tea - 2 boxes
- Milk - 6 liters
- Oat milk - 3 liters
- Sugar - 1 kilogram
- Lemon juice - 2 bottles
- Coffee cups - 50 pieces
- Stirrers - 100 pieces
- Napkins - 200 pieces
- Cling film - 2 rolls
- Aluminum foil - 2 rolls
- Baking paper - 2 rolls
- Trash bags - 3 rolls
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- Sponges - 6 pieces
- Hand soap - 3 bottles

Tips

Count one reusable drinking cup, plate and set of cutlery per participant, then add 10% extra. Shared dining also needs enough serving spoons, serving platters and jugs for each meal.
Prepare at least one cooler for drinks and chill them before the camp starts. For a full training day, allow roughly 2–3 drinks per person during the first few hours, then refill based on heat and activity.
Check protective equipment by size before shopping: head protectors, breast pads, shin guards and arm guards should cover the expected participant count, with several spare pieces for replacements.
Pack a separate equipment bag for cones, skipping ropes, whistles and the stopwatch. Keep crash mats and stair cushions accessible rather than buried under lighter supplies.
Bring 10–15% more name labels, sports bags and team ribbons than the registration list requires. These are easy to overlook when numbers change shortly before camp day.

Frequently asked questions

How much food and drink do I need for a taekwondo camp?: For a one-day camp, plan at least 2–3 drinks per participant for the first few hours, with extra water available during intensive training. For food, use the confirmed attendance list, then add 10% to cover late additions or larger portions.
How many taekwondo protective items should I buy?: Start with one correctly sized head protector, breast pad, shin guard and arm guard per participant who needs them. Add at least 2–3 spare sets, or about 10%, so training does not stop when equipment is misplaced or damaged.
What tableware is needed for a taekwondo camp meal?: Prepare one reusable cup, plate and cutlery set per person, plus 10% extra. Add serving spoons, serving platters and serving jugs for each meal service, and bring thermos flasks if hot drinks are served.
When should I do the shopping for a taekwondo camp?: Buy non-perishable equipment and tableware at least 3–5 days before camp. Get fresh food and ice the day before, chill drinks in advance, and bring everything to the venue early enough to set up before registration.

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