Leaders: What to bring checklist
Essential items you’ll need to safely enjoy camp, and some suggested extras!
| ✓ | Clothing |
| At least 4 changes of shorts/leggings and t-shirts (enough for the week) | |
| 2 - 3 pairs tracksuit pants or other long pants (for evenings and warmth) | |
| 2 long-sleeved shirts (to protect arms from sun and mosquitoes) | |
| 2 warm long-sleeved jumpers (these MUST be wool or wool-blend. Unlike technical fabric, wool keeps you warm even when wet) | |
| Long-sleeved top and pants that can get wet but dry easily (protects you from the sun while paddling) | |
| 2 sets of swimming gear (including a rashie for sun protection) | |
| Hat with wide brim to protect your head from the sun | |
| 1 pair of sneakers or closed-toe walking shoes (ideally easy to slip off at the door of the hall) | |
| Aqua/water shoes (for boats and walking through water. These don’t have to be expensive; but should be secure, protective and not your main sneakers) | |
| Sandals or thongs (only for bathroom runs or morning swims – NOT suitable protection for feet when boating) | |
| Underwear and socks for ten days | |
| A pair of pyjamas (or two if you want a warm weather set and a cool weather set) | |
| Sunglasses (not expensive ones but preferably polarised to reduce glare on the water) | |
| Waterproof watch (phones stay packed away a lot, so helps you be where you need to be) | |
| ✓ | Sleeping Gear |
| Sleeping bag | |
| Waterproof groundsheet (minimum size 1.8m x 0.9m) | |
Air mattress or mat for comfortable tent sleeping (one that folds down small is helpful if you want to take it on overnight expeditions) | |
| Pillow (a small/inflatable one is ideal – will get dirty if you go on expo) | |
| Sheets (if you’re in a role where you will be sleeping in a cabin) | |
| ✓ | Toiletries |
| Toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, hairbrush, shampoo / conditioner, deodorant, period care items | |
| 2 towels (one can easily get wet in a canoe) | |
| 30+ broad-spectrum water-resistant sunscreen (at least two full bottles) | |
| Lip balm with SPF | |
| A good mosquito repellent (containing DEET or Picaridin. Bring two bottles, you’ll go through it quickly!) | |
| ✓ | Camp and Program Gear |
| Fully waterproof and windproof jacket (you can hire one from Camp Cooinda for $15) | |
| Drink bottle (for your own use in boats – at least 700ml) | |
| Small torch with good batteries, and a spare set of batteries. | |
| Notebook and pen – and your Leader Manual! |
| 6 heavy duty garbage bags (to waterproof gear packed into barrels for expedition) | |
| ✓ | Documents and ID |
| Victorian Working With Children Card (or alternative if exempted)or another form of photo ID (so we can verify you are who you said you are on your application!) | |
| Drivers Licence (if you have offered to drive in the camp program) | |
| Powerboat licence (if you have one) | |
| Fishing licence (if you have one) | |
| ✓ | Highly Recommended |
| Personal dry bag to keep your stuff dry (If you could be in a role that gets in boats. Cooinda has awesome branded ones for $35) | |
| ✓ | Optional Extras |
| Waterproof camera | |
| A hiking pack(useful but not essential as we can provide packs for hiking) | |
| Frisbee, Hacky Sack, pack of cards or other fun knick-knacks. Sparklers or noise-makers (for NYE) | |
| Guitar or other musical instrument | |
| A book to read |