Do I need to buy my own photographic equipment to join the middle school photography club?

Of course, it depends on whether the club provides photographic equipment. However, as long as conditions permit, it is better to buy it yourself, because photography depends on the photographer's understanding and skilled operation of the equipment (not just the instructions). Just like a camera is a part of your body. So it's better to buy it yourself.

What kind of camera to buy depends on your financial resources and the usual activities of the club (shooting locations or people). In addition, it is also important to see what cameras other members of the club are using, because if you use the same brand of SLR as others, you can enjoy the lens.