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    Outdoor Residential Adventure - Kit List

    Residential trip – Kit list

    What to pack for a school trip

    The following list is designed to give you an idea of the kit children will need to pack for their school trip.  They will be responsible for carrying their luggage to and from the camp site on arrival and departure, therefore we recommend sticking to the list as much as possible so children only carry what they really need for their trip. Recommended items are optional, so it’s fine if children don’t have them, but would be useful if they do.

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    Essential items to pack for a school trip

    • Sleeping bag (3 season) or warm duvet
    • Large rucksack / holdall (avoid wheeled suitcases if possible).
    • Clothing for each day of your trip to include:
      • Tracksuit
      • Hard-wearing trousers / shorts (no jeans)
      • Base layers / vests / T-shirts
      • Warm fleece / jumpers
      • Socks / underwear (we advise bringing 2 pairs of socks for each day)
    • Waterproof jacket
    • Warm clothes to sleep in (please remember even in the summer camping can be cold at night, so layers are essential).
    • Sturdy shoes or boots, eg. Walking boots, or old trainers for activities.
    • Trainers (not plimsolls) for evenings. (No sandals / crocs. You can bring flip flops for the showers).
    • Named water bottle
    • Toiletries including toothpaste, toothbrush, roll-on deodorant, (if required – not aerosol).  All preferably in a named wash-bag.

    • Towel (additional towel needed if kayaking).
    • Torch and spare batteries.
    • Plastic bag for dirty clothes (black bin bag)

    Recommended items to pack for a school trip
    • Pillow
    • Waterproof trousers
    • Book / cards / game (nothing electronic or valuable) to enjoy during down time.

    Weather dependent items to pack for a school trip
    • Wellies
    • Sun cream
    • Sun hat
    • Warm hat / gloves

    What not to pack for your school trip
    • Sweets and snacks (no food allowed in tents)
    • Mobile phones, tablets, electronic games consoles etc.
    • Jewellery

    PLEASE ENSURE YOUR CHILD PACKS THEIR OWN BAG SO THEY KNOW WHAT THEY HAVE AND WHERE TO FIND IT WHEN THEY ARRIVE.

    Please ensure kit list items are labelled wherever possible. When packing for your school trip please keep in mind that clothes and shoes will be worn to undertake physical outdoor activity, often in muddy conditions, so we strongly recommend packing worn, comfortable clothing and footwear for your school trip that you’re happy to get wet and muddy!

    Wildchild can’t accept liability for the loss of any personal property so please don’t bring any valuable items as we cannot accept liability for loss or damage to personal property.

    • "A fantastic experience for both pupils and teachers. It's been fantastic to see the children grow with such amazing support around them""
      Markyate Primary School

    • "A perfect mix of adventurous and nature-based activities, delivered by wonderful staff in a lovely setting!""
      Fircroft Primary School

    • "It was the wholesome, outdoorsy experience these kids desperately need while growing up in London."
      Hugh Myddleton Primary School

    • "Provided the children with the independence we needed. It also created an experience they will never forget""
      Loose Primary School

    • "Wildchild’s ethos matches our own – teamwork, challenge and encouragement to face difficulties."
      Westfield Primary School

    • "Engaging, challenging, nurturing, taking all of us out of our comfort zones, connecting to the environment""
      Streatham and Clapham Prep

    • "Kids loved it and we are returning next year. Fantastic outdoor experience and different from PGL."
      Allfarthing Primary School