Summer Camp Packing List

***All items, except sleeping bag, pillow, etc. must fit into a lockable suitcase, backpack, or trunk that will fit underneath a standard army cot***

Essential Items

Scout Handbook

Notebook1 2(small, spiral bound)

Pen or pencil1 2

Personal first aid kit (see handbook)

Flashlight or headlamp with extra batteries

Compass

Canteen (minimum 1 quart )

Rain gear

Watch1

Alarm clock1

Day pack (to carry items, such as rain gear, note book, etc. from class to class)

Handkerchief or bandanna

Clothing

Swimsuit (pack on top)

7 sets clothing (shorts, tee shirt, underwear, socks)

Long pants and long sleeve shirt 3 (for cool weather)

Extra shoes/boots (must be closed toed. Sandals and flip flops allowed in shower and water front only)

Sleepwear

Personal Items

Sleeping bag or blankets

Pillow

Nylon cord (3/16" x 25')

Coat hanger (to hang uniform shirt and pants)

Toilet paper (1/2 roll in zip lock bag)

Towel & washcloth

Shower kit (in bag or zip lock)

Soap

Shampoo

Toothbrush & toothpaste

Deodorant

Brush/comb

Flip flops or sandals

Pocket knife with Toten Chip

Hat for sun protection

Laundry bag for dirty clothes

Chapstick

Sun block

Insect repellent

Optional Items

Bible or prayer book

Small non breakable mirror

Sleeping pad

Small camp chair

Summer Camp Notes

All medications must be given to the medical officer with written instructions. We carry a variety of over the counter medications, skin ointments, and bandages. A list is available upon request.

Scouts in the Mountain Man program will be swimming everyday. They may want to bring an extra towel. Quick drying towels are available at camping equipment stores.

Class A uniforms will be worn to camp and at evening meals. The uniform consists of: BSA short sleeve shirt with proper insignia and red epaulets, BSA uniform (olive) shorts or long pants, BSA belt with official buckle, BSA socks, and hiking boots/shoes.

Sturdy, well broken in boots or shoes are important. There is a lot of walking. Please make sure toe nails are clipped prior to camp.

Packing one days clothing (shorts, tee shirt, socks, underwear) together in a one gallon size zip lock with the air squeezed out will save space and help younger scouts know what to wear each day. They shouldn't need to change shorts every day.

Mark uniform items with a laundry pen so they get back to the right person if we have to wash them. Hats, handbooks, backpacks, etc. should also be marked with name and troop number. Personal items usually get mixed together in the tents.

There is a scout store and snack bar at the camp. Scouts may want spending money.

Do not bring snack foods, electronic devises, cell phones, or high value items. The adults have cell phones if the boys need to call. Letting new guys have their own phone leads to homesickness.

Please ask if you have any questions.

1 Required for patrol and ass't patrol leaders, SPL and ASPLs.

2 Required for scouts in mountain man program

3 Required for swimming merit badge (mountain man program) and lifesaving merit badge. Nylon pants and shirt work best. Long pants are required for mountain boarding.

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