Week long Summer Camp

Carry in pocket or in accessible location in pack

  • Nylon cord (25-100′ of 1/8″ to 3/16″)
  • Matches in waterproof case
  • Pocket knife
  • Signed permission slip
  • Pen/pencil
  • Sunglasses
  • Wallet (With some money for trading post ($20-$50))
  • Personal prescription medicine (To be turned into camp nurse)
  • Lip balm/Chapstick with spf

Basic Camping Equipment

  • Pack (internal or external; hipbelt; good fit, comfortable)
  • Rubbermaid tote or similar/ Large Duffel bag 
  • Waterproof pack cover (or large garbage bag)
  • Warm sleeping bag in stuff sack (20F rated; lightweight)
  • Foam or inflatable sleeping pad (no air mattresses)
  • Flashlight (with extra batteries and bulb)
  • Water bottle(s) (1-2 liters)
  • Personal first aid kit
  • Plastic garbage bags (at least 1)
  • Plastic zip bags for gear (to hold small items)
  • Insect repellent
  • Sunscreen (we recommend waterproof SPF 50+)
  • Small notebook & pencil
  • Small sewing repair kit
  • Small amount of duct tape
  • Daypack

Clothing

  • Rain jacket
  • Rain pants
  • Hiking boots
  • Fleece
  • Jacket
  • 9-14 pairs socks
  • Scout Shirt (minimum 1)
  • Scout pants (minimum 1)
  • Scout belt
  • Scout Neckerchief & Slide
  • Long trousers (minimum 3)
  • Shorts (Minimum 3)
  • Swimsuit (minimum 1)
  • Tee-shirt (minimum 6)
  • Undershirt
  • Lightweight shoes (Sneakers, Tevas)
  • Baseball cap

Toilet Articles

  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Small towel
  • Washcloth
  • Large towel (Minimum 2; one for lake, and one for bathing)
  • Toothbrush & toothpaste
  • Comb
  • Toilet paper (in plastic bag)
  • Metal camp mirror

Other Essentials

  • Boy Scout Handbook
  • Flashlights
  • Trail snacks (dried fruit, granola bar, etc.)
  • Camera and film or rugged digital camera

Miscellaneous

  • Camp Chair (You are responsible for your own sitting implement, if you do not bring one, one will not be lent to you.)
  • Playing Cards

Items NOT to Bring

  • Cell Phones, Handheld Gaming devices, TV, iPod/MP3/Walkman,
  • Sheath knife, hatchet, or axe
  • Fireworks

*Depends on weather.

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