Gear List!

It's not too soon to start gathering the equipment you will need for summer camp! Here's the official list of items that your scout will need for summer camp:

□ Scout Handbook, merit badge pamphlets, health forms, etc.
□ Full Scout uniform: shirt, shorts, socks and belt (Scouts should wear full uniform correctly at morning and evening assembly, meals, and as color guard.)
□ Light jacket and light sweater or sweatshirt (light layers of clothing are lighter and warmer than a heavy jacket.)
□ Light rain suit or poncho
□ Extra pair of shoes or boots
□ Extra Scout uniform parts: shirt, socks, etc.
□ Underwear and tee shirts (at least 4 sets)
□ Extra socks (at least 4 pairs)
□ Sweatshirt
□ Swim trunks
□ Hat
□ Handkerchiefs or Kleenex packs
□ Shorts and at least one pair of jeans
□ Lightweight long or short sleeve shirts (non-uniform)
□ Backpack (especially for overnighter) or duffel bag
□ Sleeping bag
□ Sleeping pad or lightweight air mattress
□ Eating utensils (for in-camp cooking and overnighter): minimum of a bowl, spoon and a Sierra cup
□ Canteen or water bottle
□ Toilet kit: soap, washcloth, toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, towel
□ Small personal first aid kit
□ Small flashlight and extra batteries
□ Small pocket-knife (NO SHEATH KNIVES)
□ Money: $50.00 allows an adequate amount of spending money
□ Scout Handbook, merit badge pamphlets, health forms, etc.
□ Pen/pencil, notebook, paper, stamps, envelopes or postcards

Optional Gear List:

□ Camera
□ Mosquito repellent and sunglasses
□ Fishing gear
□ Book

Please Do Not Bring:

□ Comic books
□ Sheath knives, axes
□ Pistols
□ Radios, Walkmans
□ Rifles
□ Bows and arrows
□ Drugs (non-prescription)
□ Open toe shoes or sandals
□ Cell Phones, PDA’s, Computer

Items Suggested by Mr. Lebens:

□ Coat hanger (for hanging uniform each night and while not wearing it during the day)
□ Cards and simple travel games like checkers, chess, or go, to play in camp
□ Beach towel