BSA Summer Camp

BASICS

  • backpack or duffel bag (backpack if taking camping merit badge)

  • sleeping bag and stuffsack

  • sleeping pad

  • flashlight and batteries, plus spare batteries

  • knife or multi-purpose tool

  • compass

  • whistle

  • 2 1-quart water bottles, or 2+ liter water bladder

  • first aid kit

  • tent, tent poles, stakes - share with tent buddy (usually supplied by camp)

  • ground cloth - share with tent buddy

  • pillow

EATING

  • plastic or metal drinking cup

  • plastic or metal eating bowl

  • plastic or metal eating plate

  • durable plastic or metal knife, fork, spoon

CLOTHING (besides what you wear at any time)

  • light rain jacket (waterproof/breathable or very rain resistant)

  • light rain pants (waterproof/breathable or very rain resistant)

  • fleece jacket, sweater or sweatshirt (polypropylene)

  • 3 to 7 pair socks (depends on how often they change)

  • 3 to 7 pair underwear (same as above)

  • 1 pair pants

  • 1 pair shorts

  • 3 to 7 scout tee-shirts (or equivalent) (amount varies depends on # of changes)

  • hat or cap for sun protection

  • stocking cap for cool nights

  • gloves or mittens

  • thermal underwear, tops and bottoms (medium weight, polypropylene)

  • tennis shoes, or water footwear for water wading and camp wear

  • work gloves for service project

  • swim suit or quick drying shorts

  • scout shorts

  • troop hat

  • scout scart

  • scout belt

PERSONAL GEAR

  • bar soap in plastic soap holder

  • toothpaste (small tube)

  • toothbrush

  • toilet paper (with duct tape around and core removed, pack in zip-lock bag)

  • towel(s) (for swimming and showers)

  • wash cloth

  • comb

  • suntan lotion

  • hand lotion (skin dries out fast in mountains and dry climate)

  • chapstick

  • insect repellant (no aerosol cans)

  • sewing kit

  • notebook and pencil

  • scout handbook

  • boot laces - 1 spare set

  • camera, disposable (optional)

  • money for trading post (suggest no more than $5 per day)

  • money for merit badges (estimate $10 for each craft/shooting merit badge, check with scoutmaster for specific costs. )

WHAT YOU WEAR - Varies with weather

  • hiking boots or tennis shoes

  • socks

  • swim suit (wear swim suit for speeding up swim check at camp)

  • shorts or pants

  • scout T shirt, class "B"

  • class "A" scout shirt for drive to and from

NOTES:

  • Completed physical forms must be turned into scoutmaster prior to departure. No form, no camp.

  • Swim checks are always done when we first arrive at camp. Make sure you wear (or have immediately available) your swim suit.

  • Phones at camp are for emergencies only. Parents, make sure you get the camp phone number in case you must contact the camp staff.

  • Money can be held by the scoutmaster and given out as needed to the scout. Please put money in an envelope with scout's name written on the outside.

  • Medications must be turned into the camp nurse upon arrival at the camp (inhalers excepted). Please fill out medication forms for each medication your scout takes.

  • The clothing listed is designed to be worn in layers. As it gets cold or damp, more layers to go. As it warms up, more layers come off.

  • No electronic devices are allowed in camp. (No cell phones, No music pods, No tablets, No game players, etc)
    * OK for drive to and from. Must be left in car. Driver is not responsible for items.

  • "Light weight" and "non-breakable" are good words to describe all pack items.

  • Put name on personal items

  • Everything, and I mean everything, that gets packed in gets packed out. Leave no trace is more than a motto.