Camping Gear for Adventure Camp

Required Gear

• Scout Uniform (Shirt/Neckerchief/Slide, required for evening meals and campfire programs)
• Sleeping Bag
• Soap
• Toothbrush & Toothpaste
• Bath Towel & Washcloth
• Swimsuit & Towel
• Canteen with Strap
• Sunscreen
• Mosquito Repellent
• Flashlight with Extra Batteries
• Jeans (2 pair)
• Raincoat or Poncho
• Jacket
• Shirts (one for each day plus one)
• Blanket
• Hiking-type shoes
• Tennis Shoes
• Comb
• Medical Form (See Additional Information)
• Underwear (one for each day plus one)
• Socks (one for each day plus one)
• Rope for Clothesline

Optional Gear

• Sunglasses
• Medication (See Additional Information)
• Pillow
• Foam Pad or Air Mattress
• Camera & Film
• Tent & 2 Tarps
• Fishing Gear
• Camp Stool or Folding Chair
• Outdoor Sports/Game Equipment
• Money for Trading Post (See Additional Information)
• Really Crummy Shoes (See Additional Information)

Prohibited Items (All People)

• Liquid Fuels (Gas, White Gas, Kerosene, etc.)
• Alcohol
• Illegal Drugs
• Weapons (Guns/Knives) (See Additional Information)
• Open-Toed Shoes (See Additional Information)

Prohibited Items (Scouts Only)

• Electronics (GameBoys, Radios, TVs, etc.)
• Fire Starters (See Additional Information)
• Valuables (Jewelry, Expensive Watches, etc.)
• Personal Snacks (See Additional Information)
• Tobacco Products (Any kind)

• Medical Forms should be given to Brian Minsker as soon as possible so we can ensure that they are filled out correctly. If the form is incomplete or the Doctor's signature is missing, then your boy will be unable to attend until the form is completed.
• Medication must be given to Brian Minsker the morning we leave for Camp Drake. Make sure that you have complete instructions included--the personnel at Camp Drake will dispense the medication. The medication must be in its original bottle and clearly labeled. This includes adults.
• Pocketknives are permitted for Webelos only. The boy must have a whittling chip card to be able to use it (they can earn this at camp). All pocketknives are to be labeled and given to Brian Minsker (or their parent, if they are attending) the morning we leave for camp.
• Snacks are not allowed in tents. Boys can purchase snacks at the Trading Post. No snacks may be stored with the boy's personal gear in his tent. Therefore, boys attending camp without a parent are discouraged from bringing personal snacks to camp. The pack will provide some snacks.
• Money can be sent with the Scouts to purchase soda, snacks, T-shirts, and souvenirs at the camp Trading Post. Adults attending with their Scout should hold on to the money. Scouts attending without a parent should give their money, clearly labeled, to Brian Minsker the morning before we leave for camp. The envelope should contain clear instructions on how much they are permitted to spend each day.
• Fire Starters are absolutely prohibited for Scouts. No matches, lighters, flints and steels, or other fire starters (including those that can be purchased (but won't be) at the Trading Post) are permitted.
• Open-Toed Shoes, including sandals, shower shoes, flip flops, etc., are permitted only in the pool and shower area and may not be worn at any other time, including to and from the pool or shower.
• Really Crummy Shoes are recommended when boating if it is really rainy and muddy. These would be shoes that you wouldn't mind throwing out if they get wet or really dirty.

Updated on April 7, 2008