BARE NECESSITIES:55 THINGS NYSC MEMBERS SHOULD NOT LEAVE HOME WITHOUT!

NYSC BATCH C 2012

The next batch due for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) – Batch C 2012 – will be going for camping from November 6, 2012. What and what should you take to Camp? Do you really need most of the things you’ve packed into your big leather box already?
Here’s a checklist of what we think an ‘Otondoh’ like you is likely to need…
CAMP ITEMS
1. Documents and Photocopies
2 Call-up Letter
3 Statement of Results/Transcript
4 First Degree Certificates
5 School ID Card
6 Passport Photographs
COMMENT
You won’t be allowed into camp premises without any of them. Go there with about 10 passports & 5 document photocopies each
TOILETRIES/ESSENTIALS
7 Toothbrush & Toothpaste
8 Bath soap & Sponge
9 Detergent & Bar Soap
10Toilet Paper
11 Towel
OTHERS
12 Sanitary Pads & Tampons
13 Shower Caps
14  Bleach
15 Disinfectants
16 Buckets & Bailer
17 Body Cream & Lotion
COMMENT
Its ok to buy buckets and non-essentials at the camp.
CLOTHING/BEDDING/MAKE-UP ITEMS
18. White T-shirts
19. White Shorts
20. Whites Tennis Shoes
21. White Socks
22. Underwear
23. Bed Sheets
24. Perfumes/ Body Spray
25. Rubber Slippers/Flip Flops
26. Combs and Hair needs
27. Make-up & Accessories
COMMENTS
* You will be provided with 2 pairs of white T-shirts and shorts in camp but you can take up to 2 pairs more 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/Batteries
29 Mosquito Nets/Repellant
30 Food Flasks, Cups, Drinking flasks & Cutlery
31 Cloth Hangers
32 Wristwatch
33 Padlocks and Keys
34 Waist Pouch
35 Handkerchiefs
36. Face Towels/Kleenex
37. Pegs/Clips
COMMENT
 Get a cheap watch. Everyone uses a waist purse. It’s your camp bestie. Most of these items can be easily bought in the camp. So don’t worry if you cannot get them before travelling.
OPTIONAL FIRST AID ITEMS
38. Menthylated Spirit/ Rubbing Alcohol
39. Band Aids/Plasters
40. Robb
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 Stationery
48. Novels/Books
49. Pillow
50. Games Equipment
51. Mp3/ iPod
52. Eye pads for sleeping & ear plugs
53. Surge protectors / extensions
54.Glue sticks & stapler
55. MONEY, MONEY, AND MORE MONEY
COMMENTS
*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?
* Never, ever, ever run out of money! 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.
We recommend that you get in touch with other ‘Corpers’ at www.otondoh.com. Otondoh wants to help youth corps members serving in different parts of the country to connect and share their experiences during their service year. The mobile network currently has over 1000 members and provides tips and resources for corps members. It’s a cool network that can also benefit all youth corp members who are currently on or about to embark on their primary assignment.
AJUWAIAH!
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