Checklist for Summer Camp

General notes:

• • Put money in an envelope with Scout's name on it.  This will be kept locked up, and money will be distributed daily as needed.  Small bills only -- we cannot make change.

  • Turn in BSA Medical Form Parts A, B and C as soon as possible to secure a space at Summer Camp.

  • Tents are provided at camp.

  • Label ALL gear with "T132" and Scout's name.

  • Wear Class A uniform (with red-shirt underneath) for the car ride.  No kerchief or woggle.

Clothing Items

• • pajamas (optional) 

  • Scout uniform (tan shirt and red shirt) 

  • sweater or jacket 

  • poncho or rain gear 

  • Troop scout hat 

  • shorts (2 pair)

  • rugged jeans 

  • T-shirts (4 minimum) include past Wente shirts 

  • tennis shoes 

  • socks (7 pairs) 

  • close toed sandals or crocs for waterfront or showering 

  • extra underwear 

  • hiking shoes with thick socks 

  • swim suit

Personal Gear

• • bath towel 

  • wristwatch 

  • handkerchiefs or tissues 

  • camera

  • sewing kit 

  • book of faith 

  • Scout handbook 

  • pen, pencil, paper 

  • money for trading post (suggested amount: $20, plus any merit badge or horseback riding costs) 

  • prescription medicine 

  • merit badge pamphlets 

  • folding camping chair 

  • unfinished partial blue cards 

  • cards/small board game (optional) 

  • lunch money for Sunday ride home 

  • sunglasses 

  • insect repellent

Camping Gear

• • sleeping bag or blankets 

  • ground cloth 

  • foam pad, air mattress, or cot 

  • pillow 

  • pack or duffel bag (pack recommended) 

  • day pack 

  • flashlight w/batteries 

  • clothesline and pins (optional) 

  • canteen or water bottle 

  • pocket knife 

  • fishing rod and bait (if taking fishing merit badge) 

  • compass

Toilet Kit

• • toothbrush and toothpaste 

  • comb 

  • sun screen lotion 

  • shaving gear (optional) 

  • soap 

  • deodorant 

  • shampoo 

  • chapstick

DO NOT BRING:

• hunting arrows/crossbows 

• firearms 

• fireworks 

• large knives (3" +) 

• sheath knives 

• ammunition 

• alcoholic beverages 

• illicit drugs 

• jewelry 

• portable radios 

• computer games 

• sodas 

• merit badge sash or hat pins 

• non-folding cots