For Every Campout


  • Pocket Knife (only if earned the Totin' Chit)

  • Firem'n Chit

  • First Aid kit (one purchased or one made by self) including these important items: Moleskin for blisters, adhesive bandages, small roll of adhesive

  • bandages, several sterile gauze pads

  • Rain Gear (EVERY CAMPOUT)

  • Hiking boots or sturdy shoes (No Sandals)

  • Water bottle or canteen / water

  • Mess kit with fork, knife, & spoon, cup for water

  • Flashlight & extra batteries

  • Flint & steel, fire starters (No Matches)

  • Pack/backpack to hold items

  • Sleeping Bag (pillow optional), Ground cloth or tarp, Sleeping pad

  • Toiletries: Soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, washcloth, towel, etc.

  • Scout Handbook (a must) plus Pen/Pencil & paper

  • Trail food

  • Compass

  • Spending money

For Summer Camp--Gear Required

  • Complete/full Scout Uniform at Summer Camp!

  • Completed merit badge blue cards.

  • Boy Scout Handbook (a must) plus Notebook/Pen/Pencil

  • Coat hanger for uniform

  • Sleeping bag and pillow, Pajamas

  • Extra pants, shirts, shoes and socks. (Scouts do get dirty having  fun)

  • Sweater, Sweatshirt, or warm jacket (for night), long sleeve shirt

  • T-shirts, Shorts, Underwear, Socks,

  • Toiletries: Soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, washcloth, towel, etc

  • Rain Gear (EVERY CAMPOUT)

  • Spending money - Camp Store will be open

  • Hat and or sunglasses, SUNSCREEN

  • Insect repellent (non-aerosol)and netting

  • Swimsuit and towel

  • Flashlight and extra batteries

  • Folding knife

  • Optionals: Watch, Camera/Film, Sewing kit, Hat(s), Religious Book, chair for around the camp fire, Ertra Blanket, compass, Fish pole and gear (barbs must be removed unless you are doing the Fishing Merit Badge)

Cold Weather Camping

  • Long sleeve shirts & Long Pants

  • Long underwear

  • A winter coat or parka preferably with a hood (must have)

  • A warm hat, Mittens/gloves

  • Winter boots (waterproof) & many socks

  • Snow/ski pants

Hiking Trips

  • Map & compass

  • Water / Water Bottle

  • Watch

  • Repair Kit (include some cord)
    Emergency Blanket

  • Emergency coins (for phone calls)

  • Whistle

  • Mirror

  • Sunglasses & Sunscreen

  • Lip Balm

  • Insect Repellent

  • Optional Items: Hiking Stick, Camera, Binoculars, Fishing gear.

  • PLUS ITEMS SHOWN IN THE "FOR EVERY CAMPOUT" SECTION.

Also check out Related Links page for Cold Weather Camping Tips !!

Above requirements checklist can also be found in the Boy Scout Handbook.


 

Permission Slip ( Word Document)

Camp Reqm'ts Check Sheet

Scout Data Form

2008 Gerber Scout Camp Merit Badge Schedule

2008 Gerber Scout Camp Daily Schedule

 

 

 

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