Skip to content. Skip to main navigation.

First day of summer camp

All scouts who registered for summer camp are checked in, swim tested, and have made their homes at Butterfield Campsite. We enjoyed a break in the summertime heat late Monday afternoon when a thunderstorm rolled nearby, sprinkling just enough rain to keep down the dust on the trails. Our campsite is a good long walk away from just about anywhere, although we have plenty of space and no one is complaining. I am pleased to inform that the entire troop was present at morning flags, with the Ion Dragons Patrol wearing their best scout uniforms. Spirits are high despite the hot weather. It’s a great start to summer camp!

Get ready for summer camp!

Troop 42 campers, we are seven days away from summer camp and the forecast is a perfect week for scouting! Here’s the list of stuff to bring to be prepared.

Essential Equipment for Camp

  • Full Scout field uniform (worn during flag ceremonies and other ceremonies)
  • Activity uniform (troop or scouting t-shirts for wear any time when not in Field Uniform)
  • Order of the Arrow sash if you have one
  • NBZ claws and regalia if you have them
  • 6-7 pairs of socks
  • Sweater or jacket
  • Raincoat or poncho
  • Extra underwear and t-shirts
  • Hiking boots and extra shoes/sneakers
  • Long-sleeved sweatshirt
  • Swim trunks (wear on Sunday for swim test during check-in)
  • Jeans or long pants
  • Hat or cap
  • Pajamas
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste, deodorant
  • Bath towels and soap/shampoo
  • Mosquito repellent and sunscreen
  • Sandals (or flip-flops) to wear in the showerhouses
  • Spending money
  • Water bottle
  • Boy Scout handbook
  • Program items (see Class Descriptions)
  • Merit Badge book for each class
  • Pens, pencils and notebook for merit badge work
  • Sleeping bag or sheet/blanket
  • Pillow
  • Cot or air mattress or sleeping pad
  • Flashlight (with extra batteries)

Optional Equipment for Camp

  • Sunglasses
  • Mosquito netting
  • Bible/prayer book
  • Sewing kit
  • Padlock for pool locker
  • Camera
  • Writing paper, envelopes, stamps
  • Pocket knife (no sheath knives permitted)

Start getting your personal equipment together now. I large tote with a latch-on lid works well to protect your stuff from the elements and keep a clean tent, but is not required. Remember to wear your swim trunks when we depart on Sunday because one of the first things to do during check-in is the swim test.

 

This is a HandsomeWeb Design.
Follow

Get every new post on this blog delivered to your Inbox.

Join other followers: