Kayaks and canoes on the Shenandoah River

Packing List: Summer Camp

  • Wear:
    • Full BSA Field Uniform (Class A) which include shorts or pants, this uniform is worn at evening flags/dinner, campfires, Vesper service and OA activities
  • Essential Items:
    • Completed “BSA Annual Health and Medical Record” signed by parent or guardian and physician (Parts A, B & C) with a copy of the participants medical insurance card.
    • The activity uniform (Class-B shirt) is the preferred daytime attire
    • At least seven pairs of socks (some Scout socks for use with summer uniform)
    • Neckerchief (an option of troop uniform requirements)
    • Towels (2) and washcloth
    • At least six changes of underwear
    • Swimming trunks or swimsuit
    • Sleeping bag or sheets and blanke
    • Poncho or raincoat – A MUST!
    • Extra pair of shoes (for wet weather) – A MUST!
    • Duffel bag or foot locker
    • Soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and comb
    • Flashlight with extra batteries
    • Your Scout Handbook
    • Notepaper, pencil or pen
    • Canteen or water bottle – A MUST!
    • Money for Trading Post and any optional Merit Badge supplies
  • Optional Items:
    • Camera
    • Compass (required for some Merit Badges)
    • Pocket knife with Totin’ Chip card
    • Fishing pole and tackle (Do not bring live bait – camp will have available for purchase)
    • Backpack and backpacking tent (if needed for specific merit badge requirements)
    • Personal cooking utensils (if needed for specific merit badge requirements)
    • Hiking boots (if needed for specific merit badge requirements)
    • Permanent marker to write your name on items that easily get lost
  • Prohibited Items:
    • Sheath or butterfly knives (or other knives designed for defense/tactical)
    • Firearms, including archery equipment (unless approved for use by those with special needs)
    • Fireworks of any kind including “poppers”
    • Laser pointer
    • Illegal substances including alcohol or any vaping liquids or equipment