The following is the minimum equipment and supplies needed for all camping trips:
- Sleeping bag or bedroll and pillow.
- Container for water (canteen or insulated water jug).
- Extra socks. Also extra shoes if rainy weather is expected.
- Class A uniform (worn while traveling to and from camp)
- Class B uniform (worn while at camp)
- Poncho or raincoat
- Garbage bag for dirty laundry
- Bag to hold all gear (duffel bag or backpack)
- Flashlight and extra batteries
- Boy Scout Handbook
- Personal supplies (soap, towel, toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, etc.)
- Money for food
- Permission slip, filled in and signed by parent
- Prescription medicines (if needed)
Summer Camp Packing List
Essential Items:
- Complete class “A” scout uniform, including neckerchief
- Hat
- 6-7 changes of clothing with class “B” shirts, shorts, underwear and socks(extra socks are a good idea)
- Towels (2) Beach towel and Bath Towel (do not send a nice towel)
- Shower shoes
- Swimming trunks
- Sleeping bag or sheets and blanket
- Poncho or raincoat – A MUST
- Extra pair of shoes (for wet weather) – A MUST
- Footlocker – Trunk
- Soap, toothbrush, toothpaste and comb
- Flashlight with extra batteries
- Scout Handbook
- Notepaper or notebook, pencil or pen
- Watch
- Sunscreen
- Mosquito repellent – roll-on or cream only – no aerosol cans
- Water bottle
- Backpack/Cinch Sack for carrying merit badge and other supplies
- Merit badge books and supplies
- Completed merit badge pre-requisites
- Completed blue cards for all merit badges to be handed in Sunday morning at Check-In
Optional Items:
- Required medication (All items in original bottles with clear, written instructions for over-the-counter medications)
- Camera
- Battery powered fan
- Compass
- Pocket knife with TOT’N’ CHIP card
- Fishing pole and tackle (Do not bring live bait – camp will have available for purchase)
- Hiking boots (if needed for specific merit badge requirements)
- Money for the Trading Post ($20-$30 in small bills in an envelope with amount and name on it to be turned in at check-in )
- Laundry bag
- Cards and/or small games (that are not affected by humidity)
Prohibited Items:
- Electronic devices (including radio, I-Pod, gaming devices, and cellphones)
- Open-toe shoes (flip flops are acceptable in our campsite only)
- Sheath knives
- Firearms
- Fireworks
- Drugs, alcohol or tobacco products