Unit Equipment

While most camp equipment is provided (tents, cots, bulletin board, etc.), your unit may want to bring other items to make your stay more comfortable. Suggested unit items include lanterns, flags, axe yard equipment, first aid kit, lashing rope, gateway equipment, alarm clock, games, merit badge pamphlets, paper and pens/pencils, etc. Units are also expected to bring a lot of Scout spirit.

Remember, you can bring too much equipment to camp. Determine before camp what you really are going to use as opposed to what you think you might need.

Personal Gear

Each Scout should take care of and safeguard his/her personal property.  All clothing and personal items should be marked with the Scout’s name and troop number.  Recommended items to be brought to camp include:

q B.S.A. uniform (Scouts and Leaders are expected to wear the full Scout uniform at all evening flag ceremonies, evening meals, and special programs, i.e. campfires.  Full Scout uniform includes official shirt, shorts, socks, and belt.)               

q 5-8 pairs of socks, including B.S.A. uniform socks

q T-shirts

q Shorts

q Underwear

q Socks

q Sneakers or boots

q Belt

q Footlocker, pack or duffle bag

q B.S.A. Physical, signed by a licensed medical professional (Adults 40 and over must get a Class III Physical every year.)

q Flashlight and extra batteries

q Rain coat or poncho

q Bath towels

q Hat

q Jeans or pants (aquatics)

q Long sleeve shirt (aquatics)

q Bathing suit

q Sun block

q Personal hygiene gear (including comb/brush, toothbrush/toothpaste, soap, and shampoo)

q Talcum powder

q Paper/pen/pencil/notebook

q Canteen or water bottle

q Spending money ($40-$50)

q Sleeping gear

q Scout knife (NO SHEATH KNIVES)

Do Not Bring

The following items are not allowed in camp: sheath knives, guns, ammunition, fireworks, drugs, alcohol, pets, tobacco (for those under 18), pornography, etc.

Please also leave any bad attitudes at home.

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