It is okay to feel a mix of excitement and panic when preparing for your NYSC (National Youth Service Corps) orientation camp. I have not met anyone who wasn’t worried they weren’t packing the right stuff. Thankfully, this guide will help you find all the NYSC camp essentials you need and where to get them.
From the fun and the not-so-fun moments in the NYSC camp to the incredible and memorable experience, having these essentials will make your three-week stay seamless.
1. Your Documents
You can’t complete your registration or gain entrance into the camp without your documents. You need the original versions and photocopies of the following documents:
NYSC Call-Up letter
Birth certificate
Degree/HND certificate
NYSC Exemption certificate (if necessary)
Local government indigene certificate
ID card
Passports
2. Clothing
You need specific clothing for camp uniforms and activities, casual clothes for the carnival, religious activities, and your brief stay outside the camp.
For camp activities, you need:
five white vests
five white shorts
a pair of white rubber shoes or tennis shoes
a waist pouch
nose mask, and
a white cardigan if you’re prone to cold.
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3. Toiletries
Depending on your needs, you may pack your skincare and makeup products. But toiletries essentials include:
a towel
handkerchiefs
sanitary pads or tampons
bathing soap
tissues
toothbrushes
a potty (Sharing toilets with strangers? We don’t recommend).
two buckets and
a pair of rubber slippers.
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4. Food and Food Packs
Considering the many activities you will have in camp, you should prioritise packing a reasonable amount of snacks and beverages. These will help you through strenuous paramilitary activities, long orientation, and SAED sessions and will be alternatives to unsavoury meals.
You also need food packs and cutlery to serve meals in the camp. A water bottle, two cups, plates, and a few pieces of cutlery will do.
