What to buy and bring for a training camp

A training camp needs more than balls and cones. You also need enough hydration, serving equipment, meal-preparation tools and reliable gear for several training sessions. Use the quantities in your participant list to scale this plan before shopping. Check equipment stock early, because pumps, bibs, extension cords and cooling supplies are easy to overlook and harder to replace at the last minute.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Tablesqty 6
Chairsqty 32
Tableclothsqty 6

Sports equipment

Training ballsqty 12
Conesqty 40
Marker conesqty 32
Training bibsqty 32
Mini goalsqty 4
Resistance bandsqty 12
Training matsqty 16
Ball netqty 2
Ball pumpqty 2
First aid kit
Ice packsqty 6

Equipment

Stopwatchesqty 4
Whistlesqty 4
Bluetooth speaker
Extension cordsqty 2
Power banksqty 3

Kitchen

Coolersqty 3
Thermos flasksqty 4
Cutting boardsqty 3
Chef's knifeqty 2
Serving spoonsqty 4

Tableware

Reusable cupsqty 40
Platesqty 40
Cutlery setsqty 40
Serving plattersqty 8

Catering

Water jugsqty 4
Buffet traysqty 6
Ice packsqty 12
Drink dispensersqty 2
Groceries
- Wholemeal bread - 6 loaves
- White rolls - 36 pieces
- Whole wheat wraps - 24 pieces
- Chicken breast slices - 1,5 kilogram
- Turkey breast - 1 kilogram
- Young cheese - 1,5 kilogram
- Hummus - 1 kilogram
- Cream cheese - 500 grams
- Eggs - 30 pieces
- Chicken breast - 4 kilograms
- Rice - 3 kilograms
- Whole wheat pasta - 2 kilogram
- Tomato sauce - 3 liter
- Diced tomatoes - 6 cans
- Stir-fry vegetables - 4 kilogram
- Cucumbers - 8 pieces
- Tomatoes - 3 kilograms
- Bell peppers - 2 kilograms
- Carrots - 2 kilogram
- Lettuce - 6 heads
- Apples - 4 kilograms
- Bananas - 4 kilogram
- Grapes - 2 kilogram
- Yogurt - 4 kilogram
- Muesli - 1.5 kilogram
- Nut mix - 1 kilogram
- Paprika chips - 6 bags
- Plain chips - 6 bags
- Muesli bars - 40 pieces
- Sports drink - 24 bottles
- Spa Blauw - 6 crates
- Sparkling water - 2 crates
- Cola - 6 bottles
- Cola Zero - 6 bottles
- Orange juice - 8 liters
- Coffee - 2 packs
- Tea - 2 boxes
- Milk - 4 liters
- Sugar - 1 kilogram
- Salt - 1 package
- Pepper - 1 package
- Paprika powder - 1 jar
- Italian herbs - 1 jar
- Olive oil - 1 bottle
- Mayonnaise - 1 bottle
- Ketchup - 1 bottle
- Mustard - 1 jar
- Garlic sauce - 1 bottle
- Napkins - 200 pieces
- Aluminum foil - 2 rolls
- Cling film - 2 rolls
- Parchment paper - 1 roll
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Trash bags - 40 pieces
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- Sponges - 6 pieces
- Cleaning wipes - 2 packs
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Hand soap - 3 bottles
- Hand sanitizer - 3 bottles

Tips

Plan at least two reusable cups per participant if you cannot wash them during the day. Add extra cups for trainers, supervisors and visitors so the food and drink area does not run short.
Prepare water for every training block, not just for the meal break. Fill water jugs and drink dispensers before participants arrive, and keep coolers and ice packs ready for hot sessions.
Check every ball, mini goal and resistance band at least 3 days before camp. Inflate balls, count cones and bibs, and order missing materials before the final participant list is closed.
Pack one complete timing and communication set for each active training area: a stopwatch, whistle and charged power bank. Test the Bluetooth speaker and extension cords before opening the venue.
Buy or reserve serving items based on the largest meal service, not the average one. Count plates, cutlery sets, serving spoons, platters and buffet trays for everyone eating at the same time, then keep a small spare buffer.

Frequently asked questions

What equipment do I need for a training camp?: For the training areas, plan balls, cones, marker cones, bibs, mini goals, resistance bands and mats. Add a ball net, pump, stopwatches and whistles, then check the stock at least 3 days before the camp.
How many cups and plates do I need per participant?: Use at least 2 reusable cups per participant when there is no washing station. Plan 1 plate and 1 cutlery set per meal, plus around 10% extra for replacements, trainers and late additions.
How much water should I bring to a training camp?: Prepare at least 2 litres of drinking water per participant for a full training day, then add more for hot weather or intense sessions. Fill drink dispensers and water jugs before the first training block.
When should I do the training camp shopping?: Check your equipment and shopping list 7 days before the camp and place orders for missing materials immediately. Do the final food and drink shopping 1 day before, with fresh items bought as late as practical.

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