Summer Camp Packing List
| Description | Notes |
| Clothes | |
| Clothes for 6 days | Typically rains a lot |
| 2 sets of shoes | Hiking boots and sneakers |
| 8 pairs of socks | Blisters, rain, sweat |
| 9 pairs of underwear | Crotch rot if not changed |
| Hanger for Scout uniform shirt | |
| 2 towels | |
| Washcloth | |
| Swimming Trunks | No cut off shorts, nylon best |
| Sleeping bag | Temps to low 60's at
night Beds and tents provided |
| Pillow | |
| Blankets/Sheets | Blanket optional |
| Raincoat | Lighter weight preferable |
| Personal hygiene items | |
| Flashlight | |
| Batteries | |
| Scout Handbook | |
| Flip flops for the shower | Shower and camp only |
| Personal First Aid kit | No CPR mask required |
| Sun Block | |
| Writing material for MB's | Pencil, paper, note pad |
| Water jug with carry strap | 1 qt / liter. Convenience stores carry large bottles that you can tie a rope or strap around if you would like a bigger bottle or one at a low cost. |
| Bug Spray | Pump or wipes / no
aerosol Try to get something with a 20 - 30 % deet content. |
| Beach Towel (no advertisements) | |
| Knife | Less than 6 inches |
| Tote-n-Chip | Will be earned. Axe /saw provided. |
| Fireman's Chit | Will be earned |
| Optional - Fishing Gear - NO LIVE BAIT | |
| Folding chair | Provided seating limited to about 16 chairs at the site |
| Small rope for personal clothes line | |
| Merit Badge books | Troop should provide |
| Merit Badge Items (mess kit, First Aid kit) | |
| Optional - 6' cheese cloth for sleeping | Mosquito netting |
| Board Games / Card Games | |
| Fishing pole, gear, and tackle box if you plan to fish or are taking a fishing related merit badge. | Live bait can be purchased at or near camp. |
| Compass | Used by scouts under first class to do orienteering course. Not covered by Trailblazer, but meets requirement for rank advancement. |
| Lock for foot locker | Check Wal-Mart auto
section (31 * 17 * 13) Approx 68 liters $18 - $20 Sleeping bag, pillow, and chair should be the last things packed. Everything else goes in. |
| Swimming Merit badge Clothes (Nylon Preferred) | |
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Long Pants and long sleeved shirt Preferably non button down (fewer gaps) |
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| Snacks in 1/2 Grocery bag | Brown paper bag with name on it |
| Spending money | Personal spending -
$30.00 - $40.00 MB Kits - Varies by badge (should have been told) Summer Camp Clothing - $15 - $20 |
| Medications | |
| Money for Merit Badges | Based upon individual merit badges |
| C.O.P.E Clothes - Long Pants and Boots | |
| Banned | |
| Food in Foot Locker | Animals in tent leads to rabies shots |
| Aerosol cans | Banned by BSA policy |
| Lighters | Banned by BSA policy |
| Matches | Banned by BSA policy |
| Knifes longer than 6 inches | Banned by BSA policy |
| Sheath knife | Banned by BSA policy |
| Electronics | Banned by BSA policy |