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