What to Bring to Camp
Your Guide to Packing for Camp
This list is meant to serve as a guide. Use your discretion in choosing what to bring and what to leave home. Things do get lost or broken. Please plan accordingly and leave valuable items at home.
Please clearly label all items with a permanent marker with name and contact number. All effort is made to return Lost and Found items to their person. You can also contact Trent.tubbs@scouting.org with inquires.
Clothing
Full Scout Uniform (Uniform shirt, belt, pants, socks, neckerchief)
Raincoat or poncho
Jacket/Sweater (it gets cool in the evening)
Rugged Long Pants
T-Shirts (six or more)
Shorts
Undershorts (six or more)
Socks (six or more)
Hiking boots
Tennis shoes (open-toed shoes/sandals are not allowed except for in shower and pool deck)
Swimsuit* and Towel
Pajamas
OA Sash (if a member of OA)
Hat or Visor
*Put in the top of your pack - you will need upon arrival. You may wish to wear your swimsuit under your clothes when you arrive at camp.
Camp Necessities
Sleeping Bag and Pillow
Flashlight with fresh batteries/Headlamp
Scout Outdoor Essentials AKA 10 Essentials
Water Bottle or Hydration Pack
Toiletry Kit
Toothbrush/Toothpaste
Deodorant
Soap
Towel/Washcloth
Sunscreen
ChapStick/Lip Balm
Comb and/or Brush
Tissues
Insect Repellent
Merit Badge Items
Scout Handbook (name & troop # marked in book)
Merit Badge Blue Cards filled out clearly and signed by Unit Leader
Pen/pencil, notebook
Merit Badge Books
Suggested Items
Sunglasses
Mountain Bike with Helmet
Sunglasses
Money for activities with a fee and Trading Post
Daypack
Gloves (for service projects)
Patrol and Troop Gear
Clothes Lines and Pins
Patrol/Troop Library
Patrol Boxes (Optional)
Mess Kit (Optional)
Lanterns (BSA approved)
Patrol Flags
Troop Flags
Campsite Decorations
Radios to listen to LVSR
What NOT to Bring to Camp
Pets
Electronics
Fireworks
Sheath knives
Bows and arrows
Ammunition
Firearms
Tobacco
Alcohol or illegal drugs