Information for group members

If you are coming on an activity trip to the Castleshaw Centre please look at the lists below to see what you need to bring with you:

Residential Courses

Washing things:

• Soap, face cloth, large towel
• Toothbrush and toothpaste
• Comb/hairbrush

Clothes:

• Tracksuit bottoms or trousers (pref. not jeans)
• ‘T’ shirts
• Socks (including thick socks to wear with walking boots if possible)
• Pyjamas / Nightdress
• Outdoor coat
• Warm tops / Jumpers
• Handkerchiefs
• Indoor shoes / Trainers
• If available - Wellingtons
• Waterproof coat and trousers

Autumn & Spring Terms: Gloves, scarves and hat.

Summer Term: Sun hat and sun lotion (please note that if you do not send your child with a suitable sun cream we will provide your child with some).

Medication: Please ensure you bring any prescribed medicines you may need including Asthma inhalers and hay fever tablets.

DO NOT BRING:

• Large amounts of money
• Electronic games
• Hair dryers
• Knives.

Adventure Days and Environmental day visits

What you should bring:

• Lunch and drink (No glass bottles please)
• Sensible outdoor clothing e.g. Tracksuit bottoms, Sweatshirt, Trainers, Socks.
• Cold days: Please bring a warm coat, and hat and gloves if possible.
• Any medication you may require [e.g. asthma inhaler]
• Please bring your own Wellies, if you have them. (We can lend you waterproofs and Wellies if required).

If it is hot:

• Sun hat
• Sun cream

Please note that if you do not send your child with a suitable sun cream we will provide your child with some for safety reasons.

Please do not bring valuables, penknives or electronic games.

You are welcome to bring a camera - at your own risk.

Outdoor Pursuits

For most Outdoor Pursuits activities, we recommend that you bring a full change of clothes (including underwear, footwear and a towel). For the activities themselves wear old clothes, but try to avoid cotton (T-shirts, jeans) for water activities as it can feel cold when wet.

In the Pennines, it is a good idea to dress as warmly as possible at most times of year, bringing along a hat and gloves if possible. Prepare for the cold and wet, then hope that it's warm and dry! (Should you be fortunate enough to have warm weather, be sure to bring along a cold drink and plenty of sun screen!).

We can provide all specialist equipment for the activity, including waterproofs and walking boots where appropriate. Should you wish to bring any items of your own equipment, please check with our staff as to their suitability for the planned activity or location.

For full day activities please bring a packed lunch (no glass bottles please). We can provide rucksacks or dry packs as appropriate to the activity.

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