What to Bring (and not to bring) to Summer Camp
  • Sleeping bag
  • Knapsack or Duffle Bag or Trunk
  • Eating kit (plate, bowl, cup, knife, fork and spoon)
  • Toiletries (toothbrush, soap in covered dish, shampoo etc.)
  • Flashlight with extra batteries
  • Canteen
  • Non-aerosol bug repellent
  • Pillow
  • Sturdy shoes/sneakers (flip/flops only allowed at waterfront and showers)
  • Rain slicker or poncho
  • Folding knife if you have Totin' Chip
  • Clothes and old shoes (or cheap tennis shoes) that can get totally wet(immersed)
  • One tee shirt per day (no inappropriate logos)
  • Change of underwear/socks per day (with 1-2 extra)
  • Sweatshirt
  • Light jacket
  • Several pairs of shorts
  • Two pairs of jeans
  • PJs or equivalent
  • 2 bathing suits (swim test is on Sunday afternoon)
  • 2 towels
  • 20' of clothesline and clothes pins
  • sunscreen
  • Medications (to be given to Health Lodge Staff who will distribute them to campers)
  • Scout Handbook
  • Scout Shirt and neckerchief and uniform pants (or equivalent)(will be worn every day at supper)
  • Coat hanger for uniform
  • Plastic trash bag to keep dirty laundry separated
  • Pens and notebook (for merit badge classes and, who knows, maybe a letter home)
  • Money (see note below)
    • Optional Items:
  • A camera and film
  • Books
  • Frisbee
  • Cards - Cribbage board
  • Fishing Gear
  • Water Shoes (boating activities)
    • Notes on Accommodations:
    Campers will stay in canvas platform tents. Two campers will be in each tent. Each camper will have a cot with a mattress to sleep on. Each camper will have space under his or her cot and a small area in front of the cot for storage. Campers must sleep in head-to-toe formation.
    What to leave at home:
  • Straight knives
  • Matches and fire starters
  • Radios
  • Electronic toys
  • Fireworks
  • Archery equipment
  • Guns/ammo
  • Paintball equipment
  • Spray cans of any type
  • Bicycles
  • Do not bring snacks or other food to camp (roving wildlife will eat them! Skunks love snacks!)
    • Money:
    Your scout will need money for his camp picture, if you want one(approx $8+) and for tickets to the Family Bar-B-Q on Friday, for those family members who will attend. ($5 each, $3 if under 12...Scouts and camp-resident leaders are free) Most scouts will also like to purchase a camp t-shirt and this years camp patch. If you are planning to come to the camp you can make these purchases for your son. You may want to bring them home with you as all the t-shirts look the same and are easily misplaced or mistakenly picked up by another camper. The camp store sells basic scout supplies and, of course, junk food. Three dollars or so a day for snacks is plenty