Year 8 Camp Letter - The Southport School

YEAR 8 STRADBROKE CAMP EQUIPMENT LIST
The following items must be brought unless otherwise stated.
Please remember to keep weight and bulk to a minimum.
Clothing (including that worn to island)
1 waterproof raincoat
4 pairs shorts or trousers
4 T-shirts (plus singlets if desired in winter)
1 loose fitting long trousers *
1 long sleeved shirt * (or sun-shirts)
2 jumpers (preferably woollen, for warmth)
warm clothing (e.g. beanies, socks) as applicable
1 track suit pants
4 pr socks
1 swimming togs (wet suit vest, if owned, in winter)
1 pr comfortable, worn in walking shoes
1 pr old sandshoes, or wet suit boots for canoeing (they WILL get wet) - ESSENTIAL
N.B. thongs; reef sandals are NOT suitable.
1 shady hat - ESSENTIAL
1 towel
* optional, but essential for boys who burn easily, (also good midgie protection!)
Equipment
1 x 2-3 man tent (must be shared by 2-3 boys)
1 backpack (optional) otherwise large sports bag
1 sleeping bag and inner sheet
1 sleeping mat
1 torch with spare batteries
1 set cutlery; include small knife for food preparation and a can opener
1 plastic cup and eating bowl & plate (in a small bag to keep them together)
1 old gardening glove (for protecting hand when lifting billies from fires)
1 scourer
1 tea towel
1 1 litre water bottle
1 pen or pencil
personal medications
personal toiletries - toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, etc.
sunburn cream ESSENTIAL
3 large garbage bags with ties or elastic bands (for waterproofing gear on canoe trips)
ITEMS NOT ALLOWED
ANY ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT, e.g. RADIOS, TAPE / CD PLAYERS, ELECTRONIC GAMES, MOBILE
PHONES; MONEY, THONGS, LOLLIES, LARGE BLADED KNIVES, AEROSOL CANS (insect repellent
should be cream or roll-on).
Warm clothing and a raincoat must be worn or readily available in their packs or bags
as the water taxis we use are often open to the wind and possibly some spray from the
waves.
Please ensure all items are packed INSIDE the pack or bags that you bring.