To have the best experience at summer camp, be sure to pack all the essentials. Depending on the merit badges you’re working on, you might need a few additional items. Talk to your troop leaders to find out what else you should bring.
Please put your name on all of your belongings. At camp, everything looks the same. Labeling your items with your name can also help the camp staff find an items’ owner if it is dropped or left behind.
We also recommend using a hard sided tote for packing everything instead of a backpack or duffle bag. There are several totes with wheels available from places like Sportmans Warehouse and Academy Sports. These aren’t the only places but two places we have seen them.
Must Have
- Class A uniform (to be worn at meals and while traveling)
- Medical forms ABC. (These should already be in the troop med form book)
- Medications (asthma, EpiPen, etc)
- Swimsuit and towel
- Showering kit with soap and shampoo (hot showers at camp!)
- Extra towel for showering.
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Shower shoes (crocs or flip flops)
- Trunk, tub, or footlocker for your stuff.
- Sleeping gear (summer sleeping bag or blanket)
- Sturdy closed toes shoes.
- 5 pairs of socks, underwear, shirts (at least)
- 2 pairs of shorts (at least)
- Raincoat or poncho
- Scout handbook
- 1 liter water bottle
- Flashlight / headlamp
- Bug spray
- Sunscreen
- Hat for sun protection
- Mess kit for day in camp meal
- Money (cash is accepted, as well as tap to pay and credit cards)
Optional
- bug net
- daypack for carrying items to classes
- Pillow
- Propel or other juice packets for your water
- Sweatshirt or long sleeve shirt, it does get chilly
- Pocket knife
- Fishing gear
- Extra battery and charger to charge items (limited power at camp)
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