General info:
Footwear – no open toed shoes (flip
flops, sandals) are permitted in kitchen or on shore – you can wear sandals as
water shoes only. Closed toed sneakers or water shoes (crocs) are permissible
in the kitchen and other areas of camp. This is a safety measure to prevent
foot injuries. Proper footwear for camp
includes water shoes, sneakers, and hiking boots.
Raingear – ponchos are nice, but full
rain gear (raincoat, and even pants) are better.
Warm clothes – heavy sweatshirts don’t dry
well – lightweight sweatpants do, as do windbreakers and other lighter coats.
At least two sets are suggested as nights can drop to 60 degrees and wind can
drop temps further.
Cots – no scout is permitted to
sleep on the ground. A sturdy cot, summer weight sleeping bag, folding chair, a
locking footlocker, and at least 30 feet of strong rope (clothesline) are required.
Emergency contact info – if you’re going to be out
of town, at work, etc it’s helpful if we can reach you. Please provide your
emergency contact information before your son arrives at camp.
Food Allergies – if your son has any specific
allergies to food, bee stings, etc, or has any specific concerns that we should
be aware of (fears of thunderstorms, dark, dogs, etc) please let us know so we
can assure proper handling and attention.
Note – Uniforms are never
required when we camp.
Packing list
What
do I pack? Comfortable clothes for 5-8 days, in a footlocker with a combination
lock (if you choose a key lock, provide a spare to the scoutmaster with your
son’s name on it), sleeping bag, cot, pillow and bedsheet if you like.
Temperatures can vary between 50 degrees and 90 degrees, with rain and wind
always a possibility. Separate clothing for best results (in plastic bags or
mesh bags) – you’ll be living out of the footlocker for the week.
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Vest style Lifejacket, age and weight appropriate.
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Boots for the hike
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Watershoes (Crocs work well) – closed toes – no flip flops or open
sandals permitted.
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Sneakers – lighter weight will dry better
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8 pairs socks
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8 pairs underwear
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2 or 3 pairs long pants (lighter weights dry better)
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5 pairs of shorts
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1 or 2 bathing suits
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8 T-shirts
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2 sweatshirts
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A light jacket, waterproof and/or raingear
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Sunscreen, chapstick, etc
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Hat
- Wash kit – soap, facecloth, small towel, toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo
- if you want baby wipes for the outhouse
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2 beach towels (one to use, one to hang)
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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.
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Cot – army style works well – should be sturdy enough to last the week
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Footlocker with LOCK
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Scout Handbook
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Notebook and pencils/pens
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Pocketknife
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Sunglasses
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Personal radio (headphones)
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Small amount of cash – small bills – for incidentals on island- $20-$30
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Bowl, knife, fork, spoon, hot/cold cup – a mesh bag for storage works
nicely
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Cards, board games, etc
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Flashlight, with extra batteries
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Camera
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Folding chair
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Clothesline
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Canteen or water bottle
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First aid kit
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Small backpack or string bag to carry stuff in
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Snorkel, mask, goggles, etc
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Fishing rod if you want to fish
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Laundry bag
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Ziploc bags and trash bags to store items in the event of rain
