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Bring/Wear what is proper for the season (cold: wool, warm: cotton) for expected or unexpected weather. Also Pack as compactly & lightly as possible since we may have to walk a mile from a camp parking lot to campsite. Please put ID on all your personal property!
Please Notify Adult Leader if scout has allergies,
under medication, asthmatic, or allergic to anything such as bee sting,
plants, pollen, grass, trees, dust, mold, etc.
Parent may elect to give adult leader the
scout’s medicine to hold and administer proper amount @ proper time
If scout is ill Please Do Not come camping or hiking. Please complete the Permission form & hand in to Scoutmaster before the trip. Forms can be downloaded from our website: www.westfieldnj.com/troop79
PLEASE Notify adult leader of any injury IMMEDIATLEY!
___TENT: 1-2 Man tent & ground plastic pegs/poles; can be provided by troop, pick up from Scoutmaster. Please Plan as to who will be your buddy!
___Sleeping Bag & stuff bag: proper for weather & if going on hike (ex: winter - 0 degrees 4-5 lbs)
___Foam Sleeping Pad
or Self-Inflating pad (air mattress ok for warmer weather) small
pillow
___Back Pack (Frame
pack recommended especially for hikes)
___Hip pack (opt: for personal equipment)
___Rain Cover for back pack & sleeping bag (large trash bag works ok)
___Uniform shirt & Neckerchief (definitely needed on council activities, to be notified)
___Troop 79 T-shirt
___Pants/Jeans/Belt/sweatpants/PJ’s
___Shirts
___Sweater or Sweatshirt/Hooded
___Baseball Hat/wool
cap
___Rain Gear/Poncho/opt: Rain pants
___T-Shirts
___Shorts (warm weather)
___Underwear/Thermal (cold weather)
___Bathing suit &
Towel (If we are swimming)
___Socks (2) (wool/cotton) (a blended sock for hiking “Smart Wool”)
___Coat/Parka/Jacket
proper for weather
___Gloves/scarf (cold weather)
___Sun Glasses/ Sunscreen/Handkerchief
___FIRST AID KIT (check scout handbook for list) /personal medication/allergy medicine
___OPT: Eyeglasses/head strap/case/contact lens & equip.
___Scout Handbook/Merit
badge books/notebook/pen/pencil
___Compass/Maps
___Mess Kit with cup
Knife fork spoon/cleanup equip/a few napkins & paper towels.
___Canteen/water-bottle
in case
___Trail/Hiking Boots
(water proofed) /extra shoes/sneakers (Break-In new boots before hiking)
___Pocket Knife
___Hand Ax /saws Opt:
(if qualified)
___Matches & Fire starters (Flint & steel kit/Hot-Spark)
___2 Flashlights (small
& large) extra batteries & bulb
___Toilet Kit (Toothbrush/paste, soap, TP, hand towel, wash cloth, comb, mirror etc.)
___10 ft Rope: You Will need this for something, trust me!
___$5, IDENTIFICATION! Wallet, Insurance card/medical
info (scout will be notified if a specific $ is needed, as we may be stopping
someplace to eat, shop, camp store etc.
___Insect repellent (DEET) (seasonal)
___WRISTWATCH!
___Optional: Fun stuff: Camera/film, Radio/walkman, reading book, playing cards, travel games, fishing gear, Frisbee, football, etc. (Put your name on it)
___Personal Stove &
Fuel/cooler/ice if not Patrol camping
___FOOD/drinks:
Snacks ok, Meals to be determined by patrol or may be on personal level
(you will be notified)
___2 Trash bags
___Optional: Lightweight folding Camp chair/stool (not
a lawn chair)
___Optional:Repair
Kit: Needle, thread, safety pins,
rubber bands, tape,
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As you become a more experienced camper you will learn what is necessary to bring as well as what is not necessary!
Patrol boxes are provided containing pots/pans/cleaning supplies/cooking utensils etc.
If camping by patrol, responsibilities will be divided evenly. If for any reason you cannot go at the last minute please notify your patrol leader & adult leader immediately.
REMEMBER:
·PLEASE FOLLOW PROPER SCOUTING ETIQUITE & CAMP RULES!
·IF YOU BORROW SOMETHING FROM SOMEONE RETURN IT PROMPTLY!
·LEARN A NEW SKILL!
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