60 NYSC 2015 BATCH ORIENTATION CAMP REQUIREMENT: A MUST READ

Even as we know that 9th October is the deadline for registration, it is essential that we plan ahead, with respect to camping on 28th October. It is necessary to understand that orientation camp is

60 things you should not leave to camp without (NYSC)

There is no doubt that by now you have purchased all that is required of you, but is wise you peruse through this list and re prepare your self

The 60 things include.

MAJOR Camp Items

1 Documents and Photocopies

2 Call-up letter

3 Statement of Result/transcript

4 First degree certificates

5 School ID card

6 Passport photographs

Please know that you won't be allowed into camp premises without these basics. Is advisable you go with about 10 passports & 5 document photocopies each. All online form printed must be included.

Toiletries Essentials

7 Toothbrush & Toothpaste

8 Bath soap & Sponge

9 Detergent & Bar Soap

10 Toilet Paper

11 Towel

Others

12 Sanitary Pads & Tampons

13 Shower Caps

14 Bleach

15 Disinfectants

16 Buckets & Bailer

17 Body Cream & Lotion

Its ok to buy buckets and non-essentials at the camp. Most of these items will be sold at the camp, just prepare a little more money

CLOTHING ITEMS

18 White T-shirts

19 White Short

20 Whites tennis shoes

21 White socks

22 Underwear

23 Bed sheet

24 Perfumes/ body spray

25 Rubber slippers/flip flops

26 Combs and hair needs

27 Makeup & accessories*

Note: You will be provided with 2 pairs of white T-shirts and shorts in camp but you can take up to 2 pairs along.* Colored panties will be too conspicuous under the white tops and bottoms.* You can take a 2 - 3 sets of casual wears/mufti for Sunday and camp fire night.* 1 pair of shoe and socks is okay. It is good to have a white rubber shoe that is easy to clean (sold at camp also)

OTHER RECOMMENDED ITEMS

28 Torch lights/ rechargeable

29 Mosquito nets/mosquito repellant

30 cups, drinking flasks & cutlery

31 Cloth hangers

32 Wrist watch (not advisable to be worn on parade)

33 Padlocks and keys

34 Waist pouch (very important, for security reasons)

35 Handkerchiefs/face towels/Kleenex

36 Pegs/clips 37Get a cheap watch.

Every one uses a waist purse. Its your camp bestie. Most of these items can be easily bought in the camp so don't worry. If you cant get them before travelling.

OPTIONAL FIRST AID ITEMS

38 Methylated spirits/ rubbing alcohol

39 Band aids/plasters

40 Robb (essential balm)

41 Bandages

42 Cotton wool

43 Anti-purging pills (flagyl, tetracycline etc.)

44 Anti-malaria pills

45 Inhaler (for those who are asthmatic)

These aren't necessary except you have something to treat or known allergies

MISCELLANEOUS

46 Camera & batteries

47 Writing pads and stationary

48 Novels/Books\

49 Pillow

50 Games

51 Mp3/ iPod

52 Eye pads for sleeping & ear plugs

53 Surge protectors / extensions

54 Glue sticks & stapler

If you have an internet-enabled camera phone, do take it along. Camp life can be very boring without one. You will like to take pictures and share with your friends. You only need to be very vigilant and protective of your things. If you feel you need a bulletproof vest or helmet, please carry it. You know what we mean, don't you?

55. MONEY, MONEY, AND MORE MONEY.* Never, ever, ever run out of it. Bring as much as you can afford.*

Mirrors and forks are known to be contraband items in camp* Prices of items apart from fast consumer goods (Credit, Gala, Indomie etc) are usually higher than those outside so it is advisable you buy the things you can before going into camp. PACK AS LIGHT AS YOU CAN AND MAKE SURE YOUR BOX IS AS THEFT-PROOF AS POSSIBLE –



SPIRITUAL ITEMS

56.Holy Bible for Christians

57. Holy Koran for Muslims

Note there will be morning prayers every morning before parade. A Christian will pray, like wise a Muslim, before the parade commence proper. Please understand that you might not have enough time for extensive quiet time. You dome to parade ground with your Holy Bible or Holy Koran

PERSONAL

58. Come confident

59. Be willing to Obey

60. Positive mindset

Camp life can be very sweet, in fact it is the sweetest part of NYSC programme. The beginning might look stressful, but free yourself, you will enjoy. Is necessary to wear good smile, many lasting relationships that culminated in marriage, emanated from the camp.

Wishing you a successful camping experience come 28th October

Please if you have any question simply comment them, we will handle it immediately… Also the issue of Pregnant women and similar issues will be handled shortly.. IF you have questions on what not to bring to camp or what to expect, simply drop them, we will handle it squarely.

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