SPECIAL SUMMER CAMP EQUIPMENT LIST

RECOMMENDED CAMPER EQUIPMENT LIST:

 []         Scout uniform  (two if possible)  a hanger to keep it as fresh as possible as it must be worn during supper each day.

 []         Shoes - extra pair                                         []         Canteen

 []         Tennis shoes                                                 []         Nylon cord

 []         Extra shirts                                                     []        Small pillow

 []         Extra pants - long and shorts                       []         Flashlight and spare batteries

 []         Six pair underwear                                        []         SCOUT HANDBOOK (Tnft – 1^st )   

 []         Six-ten pair socks                                         []         Spending money  $3.00/day

 []         Sweater                                                          []         Raingear

 []         Heavy jacket                                                  []         Fishing gear (if break down type)

 []         Swim trunks/beach towel                             []         Sleeping pad

 []         Toilet kit: soap in soap box, washcloths, comb, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant.

 []         Towels 2 minimum                                        []         Eating utensils

 []         Sleeping bag                                                 []         PJ’s - if you use them.

 []        Notebook, pencils, stamps if writing            []         Cots are ok if they don’t cut the tent floor

 []         Backpack                                                       []         WATCH very important!

OTHER EQUIPMENT (that you may wish to bring)

 []        Bible                                                                []         Camera with film

 []         Sunscreen                                                      []         Insect repellent Non-aerosol

 []         Small first aid kit                                            []         Small sewing kit

 []         Orienteering compass                                  []         Pocket knife (NO SHEATH KNIVES!!!)

 []        Sunglasses                                                    []         Cap or hat

 []         Clothes pins                                                   []         Dirty clothes bag

 []         Board games (in plastic bags                     []         Other games – Uno, Yatzee, Farkel

The folding chairs are acceptable at camp. 

Can not bring:  Guns, Fireworks, Alcohol, Cell phones, CD players, iPods, MP3 players, unscoutlike t-shirts, excessive jewelery,  knives with blades over 3”, Unscoutlike magazines (Playboy, etc.) tobacco of any kind, laser pointers, electronic games, or illegal drugs of any kind.  Above items WILL be confiscated and returned only to parents or authorities.

 PLEASE IDENTIFY ALL PERSONAL ITEMS WITH A WATERPROOF MARKER.  “Sharpie” pen works well.

 Money may be given to the scout leaders for safe keeping for scouts.  All money is to be in a sealed envelope with the scout’s name clearly written on the envelope.

 A neat way to go:  For each day:  Put in a 2 gallon Zip Lock bag:  1 pr underwear, 1 pr socks, pants or shorts and a t-shirt.  After changing, put dirty clothes back in the zip lock and seal.

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General Summer Camping Check List

GEAR LIST

Following is a list of recommended items to have on the outing: 

Sleeping:

[]          Sleeping bag                         []          Ground cloth or plastic

[]          Insulated pad

Sleeping clothes: 

[]          Sweat pants or pajamas (bring these for a chilly night even if you normally sleep in underwear)       

Extra clothes:

[]          Underwear  3 pr.                                            []     Pants  2 pr.                     []   Hooded Sweatshirt

[]          Shirts              []   Light jacket                       []     Socks    3 pr.     

[]          Shorts             []   Swim suit                          []     Raincoat or Poncho

Stuff:

 []          Eating utensils                       []          Bowl                                        []  Cup

[]          Flashlight                                  []          Toothbrush, Personal care stuff, etc.          [] Towel       

[]          Bug spray (non-aerosol)       []          Camera (optional)

            Pack all spare clothes in plastic so they won’t get wet

DO NOT BRING YOUR ELECTRONIC GAMES, RADIOS, CELL PHONES, OR CAFFEINATED SODA TO THE OUTING.  THEY WILL BE CONFISCATED AND RETURNED TO YOUR PARENTS.