Preparing For Camp

What to Bring to Camp

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Written by Mike Swofford

Essential Items:

  • Annual Medical Form parts A, B & C signed by a physican
  • Two summer Scout uniforms which includes shorts and short-sleeve shirt
  • Several Scout T-shirts
  • At least seven pairs of socks (some Scout socks for use with uniform)
  • Neckerchief (at option of troop uniform requirements)
  • Towels (2) and washcloth
  • At least six changes of underwear
  • Swimming trunks
  • Sleeping bag or sheets and blanket
  • Poncho or raincoat
  • Extra pair of shoes (for wet weather
  • Duffel bag or foot locker
  • Soap, toothbrush, toothpaste and comb
  • Flashlight with extra batteries
  • Boy Scout Handbook
  • Merit Badge pamphlets for selected badges
  • Notepaper, pencil or pen
  • Mosquito repellent (no aerosol cans)
  • Canteen or water bottle
  • Completed Annual Health Medical Record Form - signed by parent/guardian and physician

Suggested Items:

  • Camera
  • Compass
  • Pocket knife with Tot'n Chip card
  • Fishing pole and tackle (do not bring live bait – camp will have available for purchase)
  • Backpack and backpacking tent (if needed for specific merit badge requirements)
  • Personal cooking utensils (if needed for specific merit badge requirements)
  • Long-sleeve shirt and long pants (if needed for swimming and lifesaving)
  • Hiking boots (if needed for specific merit badge requirements)
  • Money for the Trading Post and Merit Badge supplies
  • SCUBA and Snorkeling Release (if applicable)
  • Element of Danger Statement (C.O.P.E. and Climbing participants)

 

Prohibit Items:

  • Sheath knives and knives with a blade over 4 inches
  • Firearms
  • Fireworks
  • Drugs, alcohol, or tobacco products
  • Electronic devices (radios, TVs, iPods, portable gaming devices, cell phones for Scouts)

 

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