Troop 911
  Pleasanton, CA
    Gear for 7 day BSA summer camp - mild weather
   
  BASICS
 

backpack or duffel bag (backpack if taking camping merit badge)

 

sleeping bag and stuffsack

 

sleeping pad

 

flashlight and batteries, plus spare batteries

 

knife or multi-purpose tool

 

compass

 

whistle

 

2 1-quart water bottles, or 2+ liter water bladder

 

first aid kit

 

tent, tent poles, stakes - share with tent buddy (usually supplied by camp)

 

ground cloth - share with tent buddy

 

pillow

   
  EATING
 

plastic or metal drinking cup

 

plastic or metal eating bowl

  plastic or metal eating plate
 

durable plastic or metal knife, fork, spoon

   
  CLOTHING (besides what you wear at any time)
 

light rain jacket (waterproof/breathable or very rain resistant)

 

light rain pants (waterproof/breathable or very rain resistant)

 

fleece jacket, sweater or sweatshirt (polypropylene)

 

3 to 7 pair socks (depends on how often they change)

 

3 to 7 pair underwear (same as above)

 

1 pair pants

  1 pair shorts
 

3 to 7 scout tee-shirts (or equivalent) (amount varies depends on # of changes)

 

hat or cap for sun protection

 

stocking cap for cool nights

 

gloves or mittens

 

thermal underwear, tops and bottoms (medium weight, polypropylene)

 

tennis shoes, or water footwear for water wading and camp wear

  work gloves for service project
 

swim suit or quick drying shorts

  scout shorts
  troop hat
  scout scart
  scout belt
   
  PERSONAL GEAR
 

bar soap in plastic soap holder

 

toothpaste (small tube)

 

toothbrush

 

toilet paper (with duct tape around and core removed, pack in zip-lock bag)

 

towel(s) (for swimming and showers)

 

wash cloth

  comb
 

suntan lotion

 

hand lotion (skin dries out fast in mountains and dry climate)

 

chapstick

 

insect repellant (no aerosol cans)

 

sewing kit

 

notebook and pencil

 

scout handbook

 

boot laces - 1 spare set

  camera, disposable (optional)
  money for trading post (suggest no more than $5 per day)
  money for merit badges (estimate $10 for each craft/shooting merit badge, check with scoutmaster for specific costs. )
   
  WHAT YOU WEAR - Varies with weather
 

hiking boots or tennis shoes

 

socks

 

swim suit (wear swim suit for speeding up swim check at camp)

  shorts or pants
 

scout T shirt, class "B"

 

class "A" scout shirt for drive to and from

 

    

NOTES
 
  Completed physical forms must be turned into scoutmaster prior to departure. No form, no camp.
 
  Swim checks are always done when we first arrive at camp. Make sure you wear (or have immediately available) your swim suit.
 
  Phones at camp are for emergencies only. Parents, make sure you get the camp phone number in case you must contact the camp staff.
 
  Money can be held by the scoutmaster and given out as needed to the scout. Please put money in an envelope with scout's name written on the outside.
 
  Medications must be turned into the camp nurse upon arrival at the camp (inhalers excepted). Please fill out medication forms for each medication your scout takes.
 
 

The clothing listed is designed to be worn in layers.  As it gets cold or damp, more layers to go.  As it warms up, more layers come off.

 
 

No electronic devices are allowed in camp. (No radios, No CDs, No game players, etc)
* OK for drive to and from. Must be left in car. Driver is not responsible for items.

 
 

"Light weight" and "non-breakable" are good words to describe all pack items.

 
 

Put name on personal items

 
 

Everything, and I mean everything, that gets packed in gets packed out.  Leave no trace is more than a motto.