What is a WhatsApp Broadcast Group?
A WhatsApp Broadcast group is in basic terms, the same as sending an email using the BCC (Blind Copy) option. It enables us to send messages to large numbers of people; while sharing none of their personal information. On the receiving end, it'll look like we have only messaged you privately. All replies are private and between you and us only too. It makes it incredibly useful for keeping everyone up to date.
We will not be able to message people individually; as our priority (as always) will be on the young people taking part. The Broadcast Group will not be something we necessarily use daily. It'll only be used for important and relevant updates, along with sharing our final location on the Friday should you struggle to find us.
10K Camp | Kit List
For this event, children will need two bags. A comfortable day bag (small rucksack) and a holdall for clothing, washkits etc.
They will be carrying the day bag for all parts of the walk.
The holdall will go into our kit van, which will take everything to the next location. They will not get access to this bag while hiking.
We strongly encourage that children are part of the packing process so they know where things are.
- No knives, electrics or aerosols.
Day Bag
Light weight waterproofs
Cap & Sunscreen
Any personal medication (inhalers etc)*
A small, personal first aid kit, consisting of (at least):
- Plasters
- Blister plasters
- Bandages
- Nail Clippers
- Anti-chafing cream
- Vaseline
- Small Moisturiser
Water Bladder & Cleaning Kit
Toiletries
Space to carry kit.
Holdhall
Clothes for every day (t-shirt, trousers, shorts, jumpers)
Spare clothes
Underwear for everyday (plus spares)
Socks for every day (plus spares)*
*Please note that we do recommend hiking socks, or two pairs (one thin and one set of slightly thicker) for each day.
Washkit, consisting of (at least):
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Hand Towel
- Flannel
- Shower gel or Soap
- Baby Powder
- Roll on deodorant
Clothes to sleep in
Flipflops or Sliders (for this event we do not recommend crocs)
Large Towel
Swimwear (for the beach)
Carrier bags for wet/dirty clothes
Notebook, Pen/Pencil, Reading book and small entertainment*
*Cards, travel game, etc. Strictly no electricals.
Hike Wear & Advice
Sturdy, well worn in Walking Boots*
*As this event will involve a range of outdoor activities, including hiking, we strongly advise that children cut their nails right back to prevent injury.
Loose fitting, comfortable trousers
We recommend a water bladder for carrying water (at least 2 litre).
Please ensure that all nails are cut short (this is both to prevent foot injury & for hygiene purposes).
We strongly recommend practice walks with their day bag and over lengthy duration's.