Packing list for Summer Camp
Temperatures can vary between 50 degrees and 90 degrees, with rain and wind always a possibility.
Be sure to put your sons NAME on everything - with 50-70 people on the island gear is constantly mixed up and misplaced.
Vest style Lifejacket, age and weight appropriate.
Boots for the hike and around the camp - there are loads of rocks and roots
Watershoes (Crocs work well) – closed toes – no flip flops or open sandals permitted.
Sneakers – lighter weight will dry better - skate shoes are sponges.
8 pairs socks (tip - buy cheap, throw them out - they'll come home filthy)
8 pairs underwear (tip - same as above)
2 or 3 pairs long pants (lighter weights dry better)
5 pairs of shorts
1 or 2 bathing suits
8 T-shirts
2 sweatshirts
A light jacket, waterproof and/or raingear
Sunscreen, chapstick, etc
Hat
Wash kit – soap, facecloth, small towel, toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo - if you want baby wipes for the outhouse
2 beach towels (one to use, one to hang)
Sleeping bag – note, a sheet and pillow can be handy also – you’re in the bag for a week, and if it’s hot you might want to sleep ON it not IN it.
If your son hates spiders or bugs, a mosquito net is a good investment and ensures he'll sleep
Cot – army style works well – should be sturdy enough to last the week.
Footlocker with LOCK - plastic works well.
Scout Handbook
Notebook and pencils/pens
Pocketknife
Sunglasses
Personal radio (headphones)
Small amount of cash – small bills – for incidentals on island
Bowl, knife, fork, spoon, hot/cold cup – a mesh bag for storage works nicely
Cards, board games, etc
Flashlight, with extra batteries. Two if possible as they are constantly misplaced.
Camera
Folding chair
Clothesline
Canteen or water bottle
First aid kit
Small backpack or string bag to carry stuff in
Snorkel, mask, goggles, etc
Laundry bag
Ziploc bags and trash bags
Prescriptions must be given to the scoutmaster
Spare eyeglasses
Contact phone numbers
Small rug or bath mat to wipe feet on before entering sleeping bag
Note - please leave all electronics (video games, video players, and most importantly CELL PHONES) home. You're on the island to enjoy the beauty and fresh air and to participate with the troop in activities.
