Summer Camp Packing List
Items marked with (*) are optional.
Paperwork
_______ Completed Medical Exam Forms - Turn into trip leader prior to trip. Other Camp forms as required.
_______ Copy of Insurance Card - Photocopy of front and back of insurance card.
Clothing
_______ Bandana or Handkerchief
_______ Belt
_______ Hat (Brim)
_______ Hiking Boots
_______ Hiking Pants (Long)
_______ Hiking Pants (Shorts)
_______ Pants (Long)
_______ Pants (Short) *
_______ Rain Gear
_______ Shirt (Long Sleeve)
_______ Shirt (Short Sleeve, Wicking )
_______ Shoes (lightweight)
_______ Sleeping Clothes - Never sleep in the same clothing you eat or cook in!
_______ Socks - One pair per day.
_______ Socks (Heavy) - For hiking boots
_______ Socks (Liner) *
_______ Swim Suit - Trunks for boys, one piece for girls.
_______ Swimming Shirt - One with UV protection is often a good idea. *
_______ Underwear - One pair per day.
_______ Uniform - Most camps will require both class A (full uniform) and class B (troop tee shirts) uniform attire for different events.
Gear
_______ Binoculars *
_______ Books *
_______ Camera *
_______ Camera Tripod - Small (6") one for digital camera works great. *
_______ Compass *
_______ Day Pack (ex: School Backpack)
_______ Duffle Bag (24gal Action Packer preferred)
_______ Eating Utensils - Check with the camp to determine if this is needed. *
_______ Fishing Equipment & License - Check with camp on fishing opportunities. *
_______ Flashlight
_______ Folding Chair *
_______ Garbage Bags - Good to keep things dry, or for storing dirty clothing. *
_______ GPS *
_______ Ground Cloth or Tarp - Sometimes you just need to create a dry place. *
_______ Hand Sanitizer *
_______ Head Lamp *
_______ Head Net - For mosquitoes *
_______ Hiking Poles *
_______ Hydration Bladder *
_______ Jacket/Fleece
_______ Knife *
_______ Merit Badge Books - Always best to bring your own books for the Merit Badges you are working on. Bring pre-requisite paperwork as appropriate.
_______ Notebook & Pen/Pencil
_______ Pillow (Small) *
_______ Scout Book
_______ Sleeping Bag - Not needed if the camp supplies bedding, but that is unusual. (Or blanket and sheet if hot weather)
_______ Sleeping Pad - Not needed if the camp supplies bunks. *
_______ Soap - Biodegradable
_______ Stuff Sacks - Keep your gear organized.
_______ Sun Glasses - You're living outside, protect the eyes! Make sure they protect against 100% of UV rays or they will do more harm than good.
_______ Swimming Goggles *
_______ Tent - Most camps supply tents or cabins, but check to be certain. *
_______ Toilet Paper - It never hurts to have your own roll, just in case. *
_______ Towel (Large)
_______ Water Bottle - Stay hydrated!
_______ Zip Lock™ Bags - Keep things organized! *
Personal Items
_______ Alarm Clock *
_______ Calling Card - Sometimes a call home is needed. *
_______ Comb *
_______ Deodorant - Do not use if camping in an area with bears. *
_______ First Aid Kit (Small)
_______ Jeans - Not great in rainy areas. *
_______ Lip Balm
_______ Money - Check with the camp to determine how much money they recommend.
_______ Nail Clippers - Clip your nails before you go! *
_______ Postcards - Stamped *
_______ Prescription Medications - In original container clearly marked with name and dosage. Scouts are usually required to turn them in to the adult health officer. *
_______ Shampoo
_______ Shaving Gear *
_______ Skin Lotion - Unscented *
_______ Toothbrush
_______ Toothpaste
_______ Towel (Small) *
_______ Watch - Most camps run on a tight schedule.
