Packing List - Camp Steiner

Packing List for Camp Steiner 2018

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Bring your packed bags to Scoutmaster Brother Burgener’s home Sunday, July 8th

        Please write your name on everything!

Sunscreen:

• Please teach/explain to your scouts how to properly apply sunscreen on themselves.  The leaders won’t be able to apply the sunscreen to the scouts.

Forms:

• Annual Health and Medical Form (completed sections A, B and especially C)
• Permission Form

Toiletries:

• Please reemphasize the importance of showering to your scouts - it keeps them healthy and keeps us sane
• Toothbrush and Toothpaste
• Deodorant
• Shower items (soap, shampoo, comb, etc)
• Cheap Sandals for showering (helps avoids foot infections in public showers)
• Medicines

Clothes:

• Class A Uniform - for flag ceremonies
• Class B Uniform (activity shirt) - for general camp use (wear Monday for the ride up so we all match)
• There are 6 days of camp and 5 nights.  Prepare clothes appropriately.
• Prepare for hot days (light loose clothing)
• Prepare for mildly cold nights (maybe a light jacket or light sweatshirt)
• Prepare for rain (rain poncho)
• Prepare for insects/mosquitoes (insect repellent, lightweight long shirts and lightweight long pants)
• Hat

Sunscreen:

• The long term benefits of sunscreen have been proved by scientists

Sleeping:

• Sleeping Bag
• Sleeping Pad
• Pillow
• The scouts are welcome to sleep in the large shared troop cabin tent
• OR Bring a tent and pick a tent buddy.  The scout should pair up with another boy(s) and share tents where possible to conserve space, and reduce the number of tents needed.

Swimming Stuff

• Swimsuit and Towel (if you want to do any of the lake activities)
• Sandals or water shoes
• Sunscreen

Merit Badges:

• Notebook
• Pen / Pencil
• Any prerequisites to show counselor

Protection:

• Bug Spray / Mosquito Repellent
• Sunscreen  (did you notice it is listed 4 times - very important)

Food:

• Lunch for Monday, as we will be driving up to camp
• Any snacks you wish to have.  Must be stored in a sealable container, and stored in the trailer at night.

Optional:

• Camp chair
• Cash - if the scouts wish to buy something from the camp store.  Should not be excessive, as some will not be bringing cash to spend.
• Leave electronics at home.  If you want something for during down time, bring something small like a frisbee, book, card game, or dice game.