SUMMER CAMP CHECKLIST

Pack in a duffle bag or foot locker. Foot locker with a combination padlock is by far the best choice. Make sure all personal items are marked with the scout’s name.

Clothing

___ Scout uniform (shirt, short, socks, neckerchief, belt)

___ Class B Scout uniform shirt

___ 1 set underwear and socks per day, plus one spare set. (8)

            (Pack each in a separate 1 gallon zip-lock bag)

___ T-shirts, one per day (7)

___ 1-2 Pair long pants. (zip-off type is good)

___ 2-3 Pair shorts

___ 1-2 Pair hiking socks

___ Jacket and/or sweatshirt (fleece)

___ Rain gear/poncho

___ Sleep wear/sweat pants

___ Sneakers

___ Hiking shoes

___ Water sandals/shoes (optional)

___ Swim trunks

Personal Gear

___ Sleeping bag and sleeping bag

___ Pillow and pillowcase

___ 2 Towels and washcloth

___ Toilet items

            (Toothbrush, toothpaste, soap with holder, shampoo, comb, deodorant)

___ Personal first aid kit (&survival kit if working on wilderness survival merit badge)

___ Non-aerosol insect repellent

___ Suntan lotion

___ Water-resistant watch (all activities are scheduled)

___ Money in a zip lock bag ($3-5 plus merit badge supply expenses)

___ Flashlight and batteries

___ Dirty clothes bag and wet clothes bag (2 trash bags)

___ Canteen or Water bottle

Additional Gear

___ Scout handbook (very important!)

___ Merit badge books

___ Other items for merit badges (pre-requisite work)

___ Rope (for hanging towels)

___ Pocket knife (for Totin’ chip badge required)

___ Compass

___ Whistle

___ Notebook and pencil

___ Stamps and stationary

___ Alarm clock

___ Camera and film

DO NOT BRING

-         Pets

-         Sheath knives

-         Fireworks

-         Firearms and ammunition

-         Electronic games

-         Portable radios, CD or MP3 players

-         Cell phones

-         Un-scout-like literature

-         Non-prescription controlled substances