Camping List

Know Before You Go - Consider the season and weather forecast when preparing for a camping event, as some items listed would be dependent upon the weather.

All adults attending Pack Camp events highly recommended to complete Youth Protection Training at my.scouting.org and submit PA Background Checks to Council. (both are required when attending summer camp)

1. The Cub Scout 6 Essentials

   1. Water Bottle (filled)

   2. Trail snacks

   3. Sunscreen/hat

   4. Flashlight (and extra batteries)

   5. First Aid Kit

   6. Whistle

2. Tent

3. Sleeping Bag (or sheets/blanket for cots)

4. Pillow

5. Foam Pad (for under sleeping bag)

6. Chair or Foam Pad to sit on

7. Groundcloth (sheet of plastic to place under tent)

8. Bug Spray

9. Extra Change of clothes

10. Extra Shoes

11. Poncho or Rain Coat

12. Utensils (Fork/Spoon) [We will provide if you don't bring your own]

13. Cup for hot beverages (coffee, hot chocolate).  [We will provide if you don't bring your own]

14. Towel/Soap

15. Toothbrush/Toothpaste

16. Jacket

17. Gloves

18. Winter Hat

19. Water Shoes/Moccasins/Crocs 

20. Hiking staff

21. Cub Scout Handbook

22. Pen/Pencil/Paper

23. Pocketknife (only Bear and older if knife safety adventure is completed)

24. Hammer for tent stakes (optional)

25. Paper towels + soap for cleaning utensils/personal dishes. [We will provide if you don't bring your own]

26. Medications in a labeled container and kept in a secure location