Packing for Camp

In a camp box with a lock (an extra key or the combination must be given to the Scoutmaster), you should have the following gear:

Camp Uniform  (daily wear, 9 days)

• belt
• camp t-shirt (available at camp trading post)
• backpack and cook kit (if attending outpost camp programs)
• 3-5 pair socks
• sweater or jacket
• swim trunks
• raincoat or poncho
• extra underwear & t-shirts
• hiking shoes and expendable tennis shoes
• bath towels & soap/shampoo
• toothbrush & paste
• comb or brush
• drinking cup
• sleeping bag or bedroll, pillow
• flashlight and extra batteries
• Bible or prayer book
• Boy Scout Handbook
• notebook paper, pencils & pens
• jeans or other long pants
• bug/mosquito repellent (non-aerosol)
• hat or cap

Scout Uniform (formal wear)

• official Scout short pants
• short-sleeved Scout shirt
• Scout belt
• official socks
• neckerchief & slide

Optional Equipment

• sneakers or mocassins
• musical instrument
• sewing kit
• camera & film
• pocket knife (no sheath knives)
• suntan lotion
• clothes washing soap (small bottle or powdered biodegradable)
• sunglasses
• nylon line, clothes pins, coat hangers
• small rug or mat
• canteen
• work gloves
• stationery (stamp & address envelopes at home)

Do NOT Bring the Following:

• Fireworks
• Aerosol cans
• Sheath Knives
• Firearms or ammunition
• Irreplaceable or valuable personal items