CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT - WHAT TO BRING (LABEL all items with ScoutŐs name)

Revised: August 4, 2012

 

__Class "A" Boy Scout uniform consisting of Scout shirt  (optional, scout shorts, dark green or BSA scout socks, and Troop 200 hat.)

     To be worn at campfires and supper.  NOTE: Troop 200 or OA hats are the ONLY hats allowed to be worn with the Scout uniform.  If your Scout likes wearing hats, make sure he brings his Troop,  BSA or Order of the Arrow hat.  Do not pack Troop neckerchief.

__Class "B" uniform consisting of Troop 200  "T" shirt(s) and uniform articles mentioned above.

    Additional Troop 200 shirts can be purchased for $5.00 each. Request at least 2 weeks before summer camp.

__Regular "T" shirts and shorts for attending sessions during the day, enough for the week.

__ Socks and underwear, enough for the week.

__  Swim suit.

__Long pants and long sleeved shirt are required for Scouts taking Swimming or Lifesaving Merit Badge.

__ Light jacket or sweatshirt for cool nights.

__Poncho, umbrella or rain suit.  (labeled with name and Troop 200 Occoneechee)

__TWO pairs of shoes/boots suitable for walking and hiking. Open toe shoes are not to be worn.

__Shower shoes - OPTIONAL - (for wear in the shower and water-based badges, see far below)

__A lockable plastic footlocker or storage trunk for storage of clothing and personal gear under  your cot.  If you do not own or wish to purchase a trunk, a duffel bag is a good substitute.     A pack frame is not recommended, as they are not made for day-to-day living.  If your son does bring a footlocker, a combination lock is recommended. (locks with keys are not recommended. Please provide Troop leadership with an extra key otherwise)  Label your trunk with your name in LARGE LETTERS, they all look the same.

__Sleeping bag or bed sheets / blanket.  The camp provides cots with mattresses, two per tent.  The sheets/blanket combination is preferred because they can be dried out easily.  

__Pillow - OPTIONAL (Should be carried on the bus, unless it is small)

__A day pack/book bag for carrying materials from class to class and around camp.

__Nalgene/water bottle/water-bladder hydration pack.

__Boy Scout Handbook, with name on edges

__Note book, pencil, and pen to take notes for merit badge classes.

__Toilet articles: soap, shampoo, Gold-Bond powder, toothbrush, toothpaste, etc. NO GLASS BOTTLES PLEASE!

__Bath towel for swimming/personal hygiene. Bandanna as a washcloth, dries faster.

__Pocket knife & sharpening stone required for Woodcarving

__Headlight flashlight with extra batteries

__Insect repellant and sun screen lotion/spray

__ Watch

__ Merit Badge Pamphlets (also available in Troop library or Trading Post, $4.50 each)

__ Laundry Bag (Optional)

__ Hand Sanitizer (small bottle for pocket)

__ Sunglasses (Optional)

__ Disposable Camera (write name and T200 on it), field glasses for Knob hike (OPTIONAL)

__ Medicines (check non-OTC with Troop leaders on departure with administration info)

__Fishing rod and tackle (Optional, ALL hooks must be removed and stored for travel.)

__OPTIONAL (playing cards/board games, para-cord, LED tent lights, battery powered fan)

__MONEY.  How much to bring is always a question.  We stop for food at fast-food  

    going to camp but NOT coming home.  Additionally, there is a Trading Post at camp where               

    reasonably priced scout/outdoor related souvenirs may be purchased along with snacks.

    A recommended amount is $35.  DO NOT PACK SUNDAY LUNCH MONEY

CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT - WHAT NOT TO BRING

  1. Sheath knives are prohibited by BSA policy and are not allowed in camp.

2.  Candles.

3.  Lighters or matches.

4.  Fireworks or firearms.

5.  Electronic games, CD/tape players, radios, etc.  These items are not in keeping with the outdoor theme of camp.

     Summer camp is a time to tune in to nature.   NO CELL PHONES ALLOWED

SPECIAL MERIT BADGE REQUIREMENTS

If your son is taking the certain merit badges, specific equipment is required.  Otherwise all materials including rifles, archery supplies, and craft supplies will be provided.  Certain merit badges may require the scout to purchase craft supplies in camp such as basketry kits, wood carving blanks, leatherwork supplies, etc.

 

Additionally, merit badge pamphlets, which are helpful in completing merit badges, may be purchased ahead of time at the Occoneechee Council Scout store or at camp.   If you have any questions about equipment that may be required, please call one of the Troop Leaders.  The Troop will have our merit badge book library in the campsite.

 

Wilderness Survival - Backpack, ground cloth, and sleeping bag.

 

Woodcarving - Pocketknife and sharpening stone

 

Camping MB - TENT,sleeping bag or blanket for 1 night camping in the woods 

 

Canoeing = Rowing = Small-boat Sailing = Kayaking/Snorkeling –

Footwear is now required for all boating activities. Water shoes are highly recommended.  NO FLIP-FLOPS

Closed toed water shoes required.  These can double as shower shoes.