Summer Camp Checklist

Personal Equipment

Important ItemsOptional Items
Current BSA Medical Exam Form (Required)Snacks
Foot Locker (tote box, storage box) with padlockCamera (in plastic bag)
Sleeping bag w. stuff sackRadio/CD player (ONLY w. earphones)
Pillow (small to medium)Compass
Plastic sheeting (for tent leaks)Fishing Kit
Water bottle or canteenFolding Saw (Small)
Pocket knifeBSA Field Guide
Band-Aids (5 to 10, wrap in plastic)Hammock (Lightweight)
Flashlight w. extra batteries & bulbCamp Stool or Folding Chair
Binder twine or braided nylon cord (50 feet)Merit Badge Books
Pen & notebook for classes & meetingsHandkerchiefs
Boy Scout HandbookSunglasses
Insect repellent (Not aerosol cans)Elastic Strap for eyeglasses
Sunscreen lotionSignal Mirror
SoapSewing and repair kit (including safety pins)
Wash ClothClothes-washing detergent
Towels (2)Chapstick
Toothbrush and ToothpasteCalamine lotion (Caladryl) for poison ivy
CombPersonal First Aid Kit
Money ($10-25 for snacks, craft materials)Day pack or book bag
Billfold (wallet) for money

Clothing

Important ItemsOptional Items
Names or initials on all clothing labelsExtra shoes (athletic or canvas sneakers)
Poncho or rain suit (required)Hiking books (for hikes and wet weather)
SwimsuitSweatpants
T48 neckerchiefPajamas
BSA socks (2 Pairs, Minimum)BSA cap, baseball style
Extra socks, athletic (6 pairs)Troop 48 expedition or special hat
Athletic shoesCivilian Hat (not to be worn with the uniform)
BSA uniform pants (1 pair shorts, minimum)
BSA uniform belt
BSA uniform shirt (1 short sleeve, minimum)
Extra shirts (4 T-shirts — T48 and other BSA LOGO shirts preferred)
Underwear (5 briefs or shorts)
Light Jacket or Sweatshirt
Plastic bags for wet clothes