Packing: Summer camp

•  BSA Medical Forms (They literally will not let you into camp without these, and they keep them, so send us with a copy.)
•  Copy of family health insurance card
•  Your Scout Book in a Zip-Loc bag

•  Emergency contact info (all phone #s and emails for all parents/guardians)
•  An extra prescription for any personal medications
•  List of medications (and instructions) and any maladies

•  Combustion (carry at least two: lighters, waterproof matches, flint-and-steel; also: tinder—twine or dryer lint)
•  Hydration (1-2 quart/liter-sized water bottles or Camelback)
•  Nutrition (2-3 granola bars, Clif Bars, Powerbars, Snickers, GORP/trail mix, whatever)
•  Navigation (compass, copy of map)
•  Illumination (headlamp or flashlight, plus extra batteries)
•  Insulation (extra clothing, fleece, warm hat, and rain jacket under “clothing” all count)
•  Emergency shelter (space blanket, bivvy, or poncho).

•  First-Aid kit (the troop brings a kit, and there’s a health lodge, but always carry a small one of your own, INCLUDING PERSONAL MEDICATIONS—and you MUST advise adult leaders about any meds and hand them over.
•  Tool and repair kit (pocket knife or Leatherman-style multitool—note: folding knives only; NO SHEATH KNIVES—plus needle and thread; dental floss; duct tape wrapped around hiking pole or pencil)
•  Sun protection (sunscreen, sunglasses, SPF lip balm, brimmed hat, long pants and long sleeves)

•  Foot locker (or giant Rubbermaid bin or big duffel) large enough for all your stuff, labeled with your name and “Troop 116.”
•  Day pack
•  Sleeping bag
•  Pillow
•  Sleeping bag liner or sheet (sometimes too hot for sleeping bag, but still want something)
•  Sleeping pad
•  50 feet of thin rope
• Pencils/pens and paper pad/notebook (absolutely will need for merit badge work)
•  Bandana (this can be cotton)

•  Money; about $50 max (for trading post items—merit badge supplies, t-shirts, candy, slushies, soda, patches, etc.)
•  2 real towels (for swimming and showers; hang on the clothesline each day to dry)
•  Watch (you often need to know the time at camp)
•  Toothbrush & toothpaste (note: use them!)
•  Personal medication (give it to the adults along with instructions)
•  Soap & Shampoo
•  Insect repellent (must be non-aerosol)
•  Large trash bag (for dirty clothes)
•  A half-dozen gallon-sized Zip-Locs

•  Shorts or zip-offs pants (5-6 pair)—if shorts, also 1 pair Long Pants
•  Tough Long Pants (for ATV, Climbing & Shop)
•  T-shirts (6)
•  Swimsuit (1–2; camp rules: No two-pieces or Speedos)
•  Long sleeve shirt (1)
•  Underwear (6 pair)
•  Socks (7 –8 pair)

•  Scout shirt and hanger (required)
•  PJs (aka something to sleep in)
•  Fleece or light jacket (nights can get cool)
•  Brimmed hat or ball cap
•  Rain Jacket or poncho
•  Hiking Boots (waterproofed)
•  Hiking sandals/camp shoes
•  Waterproof shoes or old sneaks (if boating)

•  Rain pants
•  Camera
•  Gold Bond
•  Deodorant (unscented)
•  Book (highly recommended)

•  Tiny chess set
•  Playing cards
•  Fishing gear
•  Mosquito netting
•  Tarp (to make tent more waterproof)
•  Cellphone (but see below)

• NOTHING that has a screen and/or that needs batteries or recharging
• I see headphones, I take headphones. Immediately. Period. No excuses. (Ear buds, too.)
• Exceptions to the no-electronics rule: Headlamp, camera, tiny tent fan, and, begrudgingly, a cellphone TO USE AS A CAMERA (but note the following restrictions:)

CELLPHONE RULES:

• You may ONLY use a phone as a camera, watch, and alarm—and for TRUE emergencies.
• If they weren’t the defacto cameras these days, cellphones would be forbidden.
• If you are caught using any app other than the camera or clock/alarm, it will be confiscated.
• This includes texting, calling, and all social media.
• This includes contacting your parents and vice-versa.
• Parents: If you need to contact your kids for something important, call an adult leader. This rule truly is for the safety and wellbeing of your child.