PACKING LISTS
SUMMER CAMP
Required Items
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Medications with directions
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Duffle bag or pack
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Boy Scout Uniform
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Sturdy shoes or hiking boots
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Raincoat or poncho
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Sweatshirt/fleece/ light jacket
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Work Gloves
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Shorts (2-3 pair)
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Long pants – 1 pair
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Underwear (2-3 extras)
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Socks (2-3 extras)
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Scout t-shirts (2-3 extras)
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PJ’s
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Swim suit and towel
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Sleeping bag
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Toothbrush and paste
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Soap in container
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Shampoo
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Sunscreen
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Insect Repellent (non-aerosol)
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Wristwatch
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Flashlight and batteries
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Pocketknife
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Pen, pencil, paper
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Merit badge books & prerequisites
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Cash for kits for merit badges
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Boy Scout Handbook
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Waterbottle or hydration pack
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Spending cash
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Day pack
Optional Items
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Shower shoes
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Cap/hat/bandana
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Pillow
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Camp Chair
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Disposable Camera
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Freetime activities
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Ziploc bags to keep things dry
Order of the Arrow Members
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OA Sash – needed for Spreading of Ashes – Sunday pm
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Call-out Ceremony Tuesday pm
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Ordeal Ceremony – Wednesday pm
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What not to pack or bring to camp:
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Electronic devices
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Items of value
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Extra food that will attract animals – no food will be
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allowed in tents
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Firearms, ammunition, fireworks, alcohol, and non-perscription drugs are prohibited
Notes
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Mark all items with scouts name
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When packing keep in mind each scout will need to carry all his gear to campsite
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Pack swim suit and towel so it is readily available when we arrive at camp for swim checks
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Medications with directions given to adult leader at church parking lot before departure
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Medical Forms – we can not leave the church until all forms are collected
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Please leave neckerchief and slides at home to avoid losing them. No open-toe shoes are allowed at camp (visitors too)