Summary
A weekend of water-based activities at Thriftwood scout campsite in Essex.
Training and Planning
None – but water confidence and enthusiasm are required.
Programme
A simple round robin, arranged around catered meals provided by the 23rd Camberwell scouts.
Four activities are rafting, kayaking, canoeing and land bases, plus a theory session for everyone in the evening.
A wide game and campfire for entertainment.
Kit
Clothing (for paddlesport) | Got it | Packed it | Equipment | Got it | Packed it |
Trainers, not neoprene shoes* | ☐ | ☐ | Big rucksack/duffle. No suitcases | ☐ | ☐ |
Jacket to wear in boat | ☐ | ☐ | Warm sleeping bag in dry bag | ☐ | ☐ |
Waterproof trousers | ☐ | ☐ | Roll mat (not an inflatable air bed) | ☐ | ☐ |
Cap/ sunhat | ☐ | ☐ | Sleeping bag liner | ☐ | ☐ |
Warm hat | ☐ | ☐ | Headtorch | ☐ | ☐ |
Wicking ‘sports’ top (not cotton) x2 | ☐ | ☐ | Snacks | ☐ | ☐ |
Lightweight shorts x2 | ☐ | ☐ | Plate | ☐ | ☐ |
Fleece x2 | ☐ | ☐ | Bowl | ☐ | ☐ |
Swimsuit & t shirt (for the rescues) | ☐ | ☐ | Mug | ☐ | ☐ |
Clothing (for campsite) | Got it | Packed it | Tea towel | ☐ | ☐ |
Boots/ trainers (in addition to above) | ☐ | ☐ | Knife, fork, spoon | ☐ | ☐ |
Crocs/ sandals (ditto) | ☐ | ☐ | Water bottle (minimum 1L) | ☐ | ☐ |
Waterproof jacket | ☐ | ☐ | Sunglasses (fingers crossed) | ☐ | ☐ |
Thermal baselayer | ☐ | ☐ | Plastic bags for dirty washing | ☐ | ☐ |
Fleece | ☐ | ☐ | Glasses strap | ☐ | ☐ |
Lightweight trousers | ☐ | ☐ | Book/ cards/ quiet game | ☐ | ☐ |
Other | Plasters | ☐ | ☐ | ||
Several sets warm socks | ☐ | ☐ | Antiseptic wipes | ☐ | ☐ |
Underwear | ☐ | ☐ | Phone | ☐ | ☐ |
Spare set of clothes to travel in | ☐ | ☐ | Battery pack and cable | ☐ | ☐ |
Spare warm hat | ☐ | ☐ | Medication/ epipens/ inhalers | ☐ | ☐ |
Wash kit | Got it | Packed it | Sun cream | ☐ | ☐ |
Towel/ DryRobe/ beach towel | ☐ | ☐ | Lip salve | ☐ | ☐ |
Shower gel | ☐ | ☐ | Feminine sanitary products | ☐ | ☐ |
Toothbrush and toothpaste | ☐ | ☐ | No money needed, but max £5. | ☐ | ☐ |