Monday 30 October 2017

CAMP TUTIRA GEAR LIST 2017


(All items must be named please)
Parent & Caregiver Helpers – Please use this gear list as a guide for yourself


  • Fitted sheet / mattress cover
  • Sleeping bag (or a duvet cover is an option if you don’t have a sleeping bag)
  • Blanket as it may get cold at night
  • Pillow
  • 3 pairs of socks
  • 2-3 pairs of shorts
  • 2-3 t-shirts / tops
  • Warm track pants / trousers  (not jeans)
  • 2 Fleece or Woollen Outer Tops
  • 1-2 Sets of Polyprop or Thermal Tops and Longs (Undergarments)
  • Underwear
  • Pyjamas
  • Togs & Towel in a plastic bag (Goggles for Onekawa Pools is optional)
  • Wet weather jacket
  • Plastic bags (x 4) for wet/dirty clothes
  • Hats – A sunhat and a warmer hat


  • Footwear: 2 pairs of shoes (suitable for walking, tramping, getting wet/muddy). Aqua shoes are NOT recommended.


  • Tea towels x2 (named please)
  • Toiletries and Towel


  • An essential drink bottle (named)
  • Day Bag/Pack with Lunch box (with a packed lunch and morning tea for day one) + a sunhat
  • Biscuits/Baking to be shared for morning teas etc. - this will be collected on the morning of camp


PLEASE NO BAKING CONTAINING PEANUTS or BERRIES AS WE HAVE CHILDREN WHO HAVE ALLERGIES TO NUTS AND BERRIES. Thank you.


  • Medication as required - All medication is handed to the classroom teacher the morning of the camp please.  This will be safely stored. All medication is to be clearly named and labelled please.


  • Travel Sickness medication if needed.  If your child gets car sick, please ensure they have had travel sickness medication on the day they leave for camp and some for when they return.  The road to Tutira is very windy.


  • Antihistamine medication if required


  • Optional: Camera (child’s responsibility – disposable cameras are good), a book. (Teachers will take classroom games and sports equipment to camp).


  • Sunscreen


  • Torch and batteries


  • Parents & Caregivers who are attending:  If possible, can you please bring a chilly bin and spare plastic bags for your car.


DO name everything please!


Important Notes:
  • Children - DO NOT bring electronic games, phones, sweets or money please.  
  • Children are asked not to bring any deodorant that can be sprayed.  These items will be confiscated if they are brought to camp.  
  • Please bring only what you need.  Otherwise we can’t get all the gear into cars.
  • Parents & Caregivers: Please check that all the above items are packed and your child is ready for camp.

Your support is appreciated.

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