When traveling,
every Troop 374 Scout always looks great in his very neatly tucked and buttoned
Class A Shirt, including Neckerchief.
Besides making us all look great, this is a scout insurance rule.
MOST CRITICAL SAFETY RULE: Every Scout lives by the "buddy" system: Each scout is ALWAYS accompanied by his buddy for the duration of the trip.
Items to Bring on a Campout:
(Please have everything marked with your name.)
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The Basics: |
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| | Scout Handbook Book (plus any Merit Badge Books you are working on) |
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Small Notebook and pencils or pens (especially if working on merit badges) |
| | Medication must be in original container w/name given to the Scoutmaster with written instructions at trip check-in. |
| | Several jokes, stories, skits, etc to be presented during Crackerbarrel. (usually done in partnership with other Scouts in the Troop.) |
| | Enough cash for snacks during gas station stops, souvenir shops, camp general stores and in the event the troop stops by McDonalds, etc on the way to/from a campout. |
For Comfort |
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| | Sleeping bag (Optional: Foam Pad, Air Mattress, Pillow) |
| | Folding chair for campfires |
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Tools & Utensils |
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| | For campouts involving hiking: compass,walking staff, canteen. |
| | Whistle for EMERGENCY use only. The universal emergency sound is three consecutive blasts at a time. |
| | Small personal first aid kit |
| | Knapsack or backpack for hiking |
| | Waterproof matches - (Only for scouts who have earned a Fire-N-Chit Card) |
| | Boy Scout Pocket Knife (Only for scouts who have earned a Totin-Chit Card) |
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Flashlight (Scouts may
want to bring extra batteries on trips that are longer than three days) If the campout involves caving, please consider a headband flashlight and bring a bike helmet) |
| | Sun Screen and Bug Repellent (especially for summer campouts) |
| | Toiletry kit: Towel - Washcloth Soap Shampoo Comb Toothbrush Toothpaste deodorant |
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Plate Knife Fork
Spoon - Water Bottle - Large Cup (for Soup Hot Chocolate water Kool-Aid) (It is a Troop
374 custom that each scout to wash his own eating utensils in the KP area, which
takes less than a minute. The Troop 374 KP crew provides a soapy pre-wash tub,
a hot soapy wash-tub with wash cloth, two rinse tubs and a towel) For summer camp at Camp Napowan: eating utensils are not needed as food is provided in dining hall. However, please be sure to bring a water bottle to keep hydrated during the day. |
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To Wear: |
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Bright orange vest (hunters nearby? hike on roads?)
about $6 @ Target. |
| | Hiking Boots |
| | Tennis Shoes or other closed-toe shoes for outdoor wear. (extra shoes if water events are scheduled and you are prone to get soaked easily) Sandals are not allowed. |
| | Rain Gear - Ponchos work great |
| | Coats and Jacket nights can get cool and damp |
| | Favorite Scout Hat - Wide brimmed if our outing includes sun |
| | Swimming Suit (summer campouts) and Beach Towel |
| | Sufficient clothes for the number of days and weather possibilities. Included should be several Class B shirts, which are t-shirts or other comfortable, informal shirts with a scouting theme. Please bring the Blue Troop 374 t-shirt. Ample Socks (and more socks) Underclothing Shirts Pants as appropriate for anticipated weather. |
| | Laundry Bag or Plastic Garbage bag for dirty laundry. |
| | For cold weather campouts, bring warm gloves, hats, coat, etc. |
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What NOT to bring along on a Campout: Anything Electronic: Gameboys, PSPs, IPods, radios, CD players, etc. |
NOTE: Scouts are responsible for keeping track of their own gear. Unclaimed items will return to Wheaton in the Troop trailer. At the next Court of Honor, each scout reclaims his items. For each item reclaimed, the scout performs a song in front of the full Court of Honor audience.
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