What to Bring to Summer Camp

  • Duffle bag or hiking backpack for clothes
  • Sleepingbag
  • Pillow
  • Sheet to go over mattress
  • Rain gear
  • Sweater or jacket
  • Uniform (Field and Activity - two or three shirts if you have them)
  • Toiletry kit (soap, shampoo, tooth paste & brush)
  • PJ's
  • Shorts
  • Pants
  • Socks
  • Boxers or underwear
  • Swimming suit (Packed on top)
  • Towel
  • Extra clothes
  • Hat
  • Hiking boots
  • Extra pair of shoes (closed toe)
  • Laundry bag
  • Flashlight and extra batteries/bulb
  • Pocket knife
  • Compass
  • Rope
  • Totin' chip / Firem'n chit
  • Merit badge books, prework & Boy scout handbook
  • Notebook and pencils
  • Small backpack (to carry to badges or Path)
  • Water bottle or camelback
  • Sunscreen
  • Bug net - Construction details
  • Bug spray with deet
  • Sunglasses
  • Spending money
  • Fishing Gear (optional)
  • If you are an Arrowman, bring your OA sash

What not to bring

Scouts should not bring:

  • Electronic toys and gadgets - games, iPods, etc. (They can use them in the car traveling to and from camp)
  • Soda pop
  • Snacks - there should be plenty to eat without having to bring snacks. The camp provides three hot meals each day and seconds are always available. Dietary restrictions can be accomodated if the camp knows about them. No food should ever be kept in tents.
  • Cell phones - these should not be carried or used in camp because they are a distraction. Adults are requested to leave their phones in their cars or tents.
  • Open-toed shoes (flip flops, sandals) except when worn at the waterfront. Closed-toe shoes only while in camp.