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PACKING LIST
What should I bring? What stays at home?
Most scouts like to bring a box like the one pictured. These footlockers can be found at big box stores or online. It provides plenty of space for your scout's gear, fits nicely under their cot, and can be locked.
A combination lock is preferred, as the code can be given to the scoutmaster (no keys to lose).
WHAT NOT TO BRING
NO GLASS CONTAINERS
NO AEROSOL SPRAYS (this includes sunscreen and bug spray, get the lotion or pump spray kinds instead)
NO POCKET KNIVES OR OTHER SHARP IMPLEMENTS (if you need one for a merit badge or to earn totin chip, one will be provided for you)
NO OPEN TOE SHOES (flip flops in shower only. On the way to and from shower house you must wear close toed shoes)
NO CELL PHONES (there is nowhere to charge it anyway). Confiscated cell phones will be kept in a secure location and returned to a parent at the conclusion of camp.
EQUIPMENT / SUPPLIES EVERYONE SHOULD BRING
All medicines (prescription and over-the-counter) will be given to Mrs. Keel before camp. Medicines MUST be in their original packaging with clear dosage instructions. Include medical form for all medications to be given.
Annual Health and Medical Record (completed and current)
Pre-requisites for merit badges (if applicable)
Bible or Prayer Book
Camp Box with Lock (suggest providing combination to Scoutmaster)
Official Scout Uniform (shirt, troop neckerchief w/slide, shorts or pants, belt, and socks)
Clothes hanger
Extra shirts, shorts, underwear, socks, etc.
Pajamas
Sweater or Light Jacket
Long Pants
Sun Block (NO AEROSOL SPRAY)
Raincoat or Poncho
Mosquito Repellent (NO AEROSOL SPRAY)
Hat or Cap
Bath towels
Toothbrush & Toothpaste
Shampoo, Soap, Comb
Sleeping Bag/Blankets, Pillow
Flashlight & Extra Batteries
Scouts BSA Handbook (in a large ziplock bag)
Merit Badge Pamphlets
Paper & Writing Utensils
Water bottle or camelbak style backpack.
Hiking boots and tennis shoes (no flip flops or open toe shoes are allowed in camp)
Camp Chair
Swimming Attire
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT • Moccasins • Camera • Sunglasses • Canteen • Musical Instrument • Small Rug or Mat • Work Gloves • Sewing Kit • Stamps and Envelopes • Nylon Line, Clothes Pins, Coat Hangers • Card games • Spending Money – Souvenirs, snacks, merit badge supplies and craft kits are available at the Osage River Trading Company. All personal items and spending money should be kept in a secure camp box while at camp.
The Heart of America Council and/or Troop 4 is not responsible for securing or for the loss of personal items. It is the scout's responsibility to keep track of all personal valuables while at camp. DO NOT BRING VALUABLES TO CAMP.
We recommend all clothing and equipment be clearly marked with scout's full name and troop number.
HOMESICKNESS
Scouting Magazine has a good article on homesickness at scout camp:
How to help scouts avoid homesickness at summer camp
Keeping things positive from the parents side of things helps a lot. Scouts enjoy mail and care packages, but hold off on telling the scout how much you miss them and the fun things they are missing out on at home, this usually makes things worse.
Troop 4 leaders are parents who have at some point sent a first year camper to camp, so WE UNDERSTAND and are here to help! The older scouts have all been first year campers as well and truly do understand also. We always have crafts, books, and games to keep the boys occupied during down times.
We know how tempting a phone call can be, but 99% of times this only makes the situation worse, so we highly discourage phone calls home except in the most extreme situations. Please text one of the leaders at camp for an update and we are happy to let you know how your scout is doing. Please also note that leaders do not have cell phones out/on all the time, so we may not respond immediately. If you do not have Melissa's number in your phone, ask her to share it with you, she will send you updates and photos!
NO PEANUTS/PEANUT BUTTER AT CAMP. AT ALL.
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