EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST

Technical equipment will be loaned from the Centre Stores, e.g. waterproofs, fleece jumper, boots/wellies etc. Students are encouraged to bring any of their own equipment if they wish. Please ensure that your child brings the following items:

• 2 Pair of old trainers/pumps (1 for watersports) 
• Wellies & walking boots clearly marked with child’s name (only if you have them)
• 2 Pairs of warm trousers – e.g. tracksuit bottoms (not jeans – which are unsuitable for walking) 
• 2 jumper / sweatshirt 
• 2 T- Shirts (not cotton ones if possible; sports shirts/baselayers are ideal)
• At least 3 pairs of socks, the thicker the better.
• Hat and gloves
• Underwear
• Swimwear and towel
• Old baggy shorts to wear over wetsuits, even in winter.
• Wash kit and towel (toiletries, e.g. soap, shampoo, toothbrush, etc)
• Nightwear / pyjamas
• Slippers or indoor footwear
• Torch & spare batteries
• Water bottle – at least ½ litre – an old pop bottle will do
• 1 set of clothes for non-activity time
• Bin bag for taking home wet clothes
• Pocket Money for Centre Gift Shop.

PUPILS VISITING PENTRELLYNCYMER CENTRE ONLY WILL ALSO REQUIRE: SLEEPING BAG, PILLOW CASE, PACKED LUNCH FOR ARRIVAL DAY.

Optional Extras:

• Reading book/cards/pens & paper for quiet time.
• Sunglasses, suntan lotion, sun hat in the summer time.
• Insect repellent (May to September). MUST NOT contain DEET as this damages safety equipment. 
• If the pupil wears spectacles, a spare pair should be brought along.

Please do not bring:

• Mobile phones, digital cameras, electronic devices
• Sweets and chocolate.

It is important to remember that activities will be hard on clothes so – the older the better!

PLEASE USE A SMALL SOFT BAG WHICH CAN BE CARRIED BY YOUR CHILD. AVOID LARGE SUITCASES AS THESE CAN CAUSE TRANSPORT DIFFICULTIES