What to bring


3 Top Tips for making sure you leave with all your stuff

  • Add labels to what you can – particularly phone chargers
  • Make a list of all your stuff – e.g. “3 T-shirts”
  • Take photos as you pack them – then someone will be able to help find things if necessary

Camping equipment such as tents, groundsheets, blankets, all crockery, standard cutlery and cooking gear is provided by the site. Male helpers generally need to bring their own tents.

KIT FOR EVERYONE

  • Money
    • We usually have Camp Souvenirs available. However, all of your accommodation, food and activities are covered in the camp cost.
  • Personal Medication
    • This should be delivered to the health team on arrival for safekeeping. Please ensure you bring enough for the duration of your stay.
  • Sleeping Bag OR Duvet & Sheet & Pillow(s)
    • Please bring bedding and blankets – it gets cold overnight even if we are lucky with good weather during the day. The campsite has NO pillows available.
  • Nightwear (& cosy socks)
    • Please remember it gets cold at night sleeping under canvas, even when the weather is good during the day.
  • Wash Kit
    • Remember to pack sanitary protection (if required).
  • Towel
  • Sun Hat / Sun Glasses
  • Sun Cream / Sun Block
  • Waterproof Coat & Warm Coat
  • Jumpers / Sweatshirts
  • Shirts / T-shirts
  • Shorts / Skirts / Trousers
  • Underwear & Socks
  • Trainers / Sandals / Boots
    • The campsite is on a hill with uneven terrain, so sturdy shoes are recommended.
  • Mobile Phone & Charger
    • Please label your cable & charger – it is easy for these to be misplaced/mixed up with other folks’ kit.
  • Camera & Batteries
  • Torch & spare batteries
  • Swimming Kit
    • Please remember to bring any swim aids you might need – Goggles/nose clips / swim socks/armbands/swim rings.
  • Clothes for Party Night
  • Notebook & pen

CAMPERS ADDITIONAL KIT

  • Personal Medication
    • This should be delivered to the health team on arrival for safekeeping. Please ensure you bring enough for the duration of your stay.
  • Personal (specialised) cutlery/plates
    • If you use and bring specialised cutlery or plates, PLEASE LABEL THESE as it is easy for these to be misplaced/mixed up with other folks’ kit.
  • Mobility / Personal Care aids
    • PLEASE LABEL THESE. Please ensure you bring spare batteries or chargers for any items needed (hearing aids, electric chairs etc). There are some shower chairs / personal care aids on site for general use.

Arriving

Pathfinders Camp will start on SUNDAY, with:

HELPERS arrive by 10:00 am at the latest Please bring a packed lunch with you.

CAMPERS arrive between 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm You MUST NOT arrive early (we won’t be ready for you) and you MUST have eaten your lunch before you arrive.

The gap between helpers arriving and campers arriving means we can:

  • provide some focussed training for helpers
  • helpers will be available for care plan handover when campers arrive.

On arrival please introduce yourself to the Camp Leader, Sam. She will be sitting at the “Information Table” with Jo, the Treasurer. They will provide you with some introductory details of the helper/camper you will be buddied with, give you a book with some information about the week, and tie in any loose ends to do with forms or camp fees. You will also get a name tag and patrol colour so you can easily find your new friends in your team. All campers with medications will need to report to the camp healthcare team, to hand in their medications and make sure all our care plans are correct. You will find them in the healthcare room in Bradbury Croft.

Leaving

To allow for additional cleaning between camps, Pathfinders Camp will finish on FRIDAY, with:

CAMPERS leave or are collected between 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm.

HELPERS leave or are collected between 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm.