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Equipment Checklist

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

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