The most frequently asked question at the end of each week of camp begins with “my son left his ........”
Please remember to mark your items with your name, a troop and phone number is also helpful.
Use this handy checklist as you pack for your summer camping experience. Mark everything with your and Troop number, using indelible pencil, ink or woven name strip.
Just as you use this checklist to pack to go to camp, take a few moments and use this checklist to pack before leaving camp.
CLOTHING:
[ ] Scout Uniform [ ] Jacket/Sweater [ ] Poncho/Raingear [ ] T-shirts (4 or more) [ ] Underwear (6 days) [ ] Hiking boots with Heavy socks [ ] Tennis shoes [ ] Socks [ ] Swim Trunks [ ] Pajamas [ ] Hat or visor [ ] Handkerchief [ ] Watch
CAMP NECESSITIES:
[ ] Sleeping bag [ ] Backpack [ ] Flashlight with fresh batteries
TOILET KIT:
[ ] Toothbrush & paste [ ] Comb/brush [ ] Hand soap [ ] Kleenex [ ] Bath towel [ ] Beach towel [ ] Insect repellent [ ] Sunblock/Chapstick
SUGGESTED ITEMS:
[ ] Cot or air mattress/ Groundcloth [ ] Musical instrument (NO radios) [ ] Sunglasses [ ] Fishing gear [ ] Camera with film [ ] Compass [ ] Spending money
DON'T FORGET:
[ ] Camp medical form
MERIT BADGE ITEMS:
[ ] Scout Handbook [ ] Pen/Pencil/ Notepad [ ] Unfinished partials [ ] Merit badge pamphlets
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DO NOT bring expensive cameras, radios or other such items to camp. One-time use cameras with your name and address written on them are suggested.