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.