What to pack for a school trip—essential kit list for busy parents

What to pack for your child's school trip?

The run up to a school trip can bring on a flurry of emotions. Maybe it's the first time your child has been away from family or visited another country and experienced another culture. Whatever the case, you and your child should be excited for the rich experiences ahead and the memories to be made—not nervous about whether or not they'll be the only one without a waterproof jacket.

The best way to keep any of that unnecessary stress or anxiety at bay is to make sure you know exactly what to pack for a school trip, and as the school trip experts, we've got your back.

School trip packing list for parents

Follow our school trip packing list so you can avoid any dreaded "what if...?" or "I can't believe I forgot that" moments and spare yourself the sleepless nights knowing that your child will be covered for every eventuality.

• Passport – Make sure your child's passport is valid for travel now we've left the EU
• Mobile phone, charger and EU adapter plug
• EHIC or GHIC card - provides free emergency healthcare in the EU
• Small rucksack / daypack
• Reusable water bottle
• Personal medication
• Pocket money
• Toiletries
• Waterproof sun lotion (High SPF)
• Insect repellent
• Torch (or a headtorch)
• Towel
• Swimwear
• Trainers
• Jumper, hoody or sweatshirt
• Light long-sleeved shirt
• Sun hat
• Sunglasses
• Wind / Waterproof jacket
• Pyjamas
• Casual clothes
• Shorts
• Tracksuit bottoms
• T-shirts
• Underwear
• Socks
• A bag or bin liner for dirty laundry

Your child is in safe hands with Voyager School Travel

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