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.