SUMMER CAMP 2008 Saturday, July 27 - August 2, 2008 Camp Whitsett WHAT TO BRING TO SUMMER CAMP by Robert Silva, Scoutmaster   MANDATORY ITEMS Medical forms: Signed by Physician Signed Rifle Consent – if needed Merit Badge Prerequisite forms.  Required if you are planning to complete any merit badges you started before coming to Camp. Notebook, paper, pens Stationery, stamps Spending money, about $60 CLOTHING ITEMS Scout Uniform (Class A) Scout shirt and shorts or long pants, neckerchief (required at evening meal and colors) Handkerchiefs Pajamas Sweater or jacket (it can get cool) Hat or visor Jeans Shirts (3 min.) Shorts (2 pair min.) Hiking boots with proper socks (2 pairs) Tennis shoes with proper socks Swim suit (wear on the way up! To be ready for swim test) and beach towel Rain poncho (just-in-case) 6 Pairs of Socks Underwear for 6 days.   TOILET KIT Medication, if needed. Soap & Shampoo Toothpaste & Toothbrush Bath Towels/washcloth Emergency toilet paper Deodorant Shaving gear (if needed) Comb & small mirror Sunscreen Lip balm. Personal first aid kit CAMP NECESSITIES Compass Pocket knife & Totin’ Chip Flashlight/batteries/bulb Canteen or water bottle Clothesline/clothespins 10 Essentials VERY IMPORTANT Scout Handbook (w/ name and address inside) Sack Lunch (Sunday) Clock/watch O/A Sash Camera/film Water shoes for rafting Field Glasses Fishing tackle   CAMPING GEAR Sleeping bag or 3 blankets Duffel bag or Pack Sleeping pad, pillow Ground cloth (for overnight) If taking Lifesaving, Swimming or Canoeing Merit Badge bring extra clothes for “survival while in the water” -long pants, long-sleeve shirt, socks, shoes.   Label ALL clothing and other items brought to Camp with name and Troop number. Items Scouts are Prohibited from bringing into camp: Firearms, Radio’s, Illegal substances, Ammunition, TV’s, Alcohol, Fireworks, Tape Recorders, Footlockers, Large Knives, Matches, Jewelry, Sheath Knives, Pornography, Gang Paraphernalia, Switchblades, Comic Books, Pagers, Cell Phones (will not work in camp).