SUGGESTED PERSONAL GEAR FOR CAMP
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NEEDED:
Completed Personal Health and Medical Record (i.e. physical exam form) w/ parent &
physician signature
Medication, if needed (prescription only) w/ current dosage/instruction label and scout's
name/troop #
Inhaler (i.e. asthma) or bee-sting kit, if needed
Sleeping bag or 3 warm blankets and pillow
Scout handbook (available in the camp trading post)
Scout Uniform(s)
Underwear (3 changes)
Socks (4 pair)
Sneakers (enclosed-toe shoes must be worn at all times for safety)
Hiking boots (enclosed-toe shoes must be worn at all times for safety)
Casual (work) shirts (2)
Shorts and T-Shirts
Pajamas
Sweater or sweatshirt
Windbreaker or jacket
Raincoat or poncho
Swim trunks
Towel
Toilet articles, toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, metal mirror, soap in plastic container,
shampoo, and deodorant
Washcloth and hand towel
Flashlight & spare batteries (available in the camp Trading Post)
Extra shoe or boot laces
Kleenex or handkerchief
Insect Repellent
Back pack or pack frame
Wallet and money for purchase of Trading Post items
RECOMMENDED:
Items may be needed if working on Camping, Cooking or Wilderness Survival or going on an
overnight hike:
Plastic ground cloth
Eating utensils (i.e. bowl, cup, fork, knife and spoon)
Canteen or water bottle
Compass (available in the camp Trading Post)
Jackknife (available in the camp Trading Post) and valid Totin'Chip card
Matches in waterproof case (flint & steel is available in the camp Trading Post)
Personal first-aid kit
OPTIONAL:
Fishing pole and tackle
Prayer book, Bible or other reading material
Musical instrument (if you can play "taps" on a bugle or trumpet please notify
the camp office)
Camera and film
Swim fins/face mask (for snorkeling)
Sunglasses and sunscreen
Plastic bag with hand laundry soap
Rope: 30' nylon cord
Watch or alarm clock
Scouts taking Swimming or Lifesaving merit badge, B.S.A. Lifeguard or the Pioneer Program
should bring a pair of long pants, belt, socks & shoes, and a button up long-sleeve
shirt for clothing inflation.
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