Boy Scout Troop 434
Woodruff Boy Scout Camp
* June 5-11, 2011 * Cost of camp is $260 *

A SCOUT'S SUMMER CAMP EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST

· REQUIRED: o Completed Annual Medical form (Due by May 23) o Medications (inform adult leaders)  o Schedule for week (Distributed on May 23) o Scout Handbook (with name on it) o Paper/notepad o Pens & pencils o Merit badge course materials o Trunk w/lock o Large duffle bag o Bedding for cot (sheet/blanket/sleeping bag) o Scout A-class shirt (short sleeve) o Scout shorts (can be poly zip-off pants) o Scout crew socks (at least 2 pair) o Scout belt (built in on poly zip-off pants) o Troop neckerchief & slide o Troop green and khaki B-class t-shirts o Troop baseball cap o White athletic socks (no stripes; 6 pr) o Bathing suit  o Towels (at least 3) o Footwear/boots/sneakers (at least 2 pair)(no open toes) o Spending money for Trading Post and Merit Badges ($50.00) o Watch o Change of C-class clothes for 6 days o Comb/brush & shampoo o Toothpaste, toothbrush & soap (container) o Deoderant o Canteen/water bottle (with name on it) o GOOD Poncho/raingear (Spend more than $10) o Compass o Long sleeve shirt/long pants for Swimming/Lifesaving MBs

· HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: o Flashlight (w/extra batteries) o Baby powder & foot powder o Bug repellent (non-aerosol) o Cot-size air mattress/camp chair/SMALL pillow o Clock or watch (with working alarm) o Sunglasses/sunscreen o Sweats/long sleeve shirt/long pants o Daypack o Laundry bag o Pocketknife w/Totin Chip card o Extra rope (25-50 feet) o Baseball glove (Troop games) o Toilet paper (camp runs out) o First aid kit/sewing kit o Tevas/sandels (for shower only)  · OPTIONAL: o Camera/film o Fishing gear (no exposed hooks & tackle in a tackle box) o Hatchet/saw o Hammock/tarp w/ropes o Work gloves o Whiskbroom o Lantern · FORBIDDEN: (Taken away from you) o Bikes/roller blades/skates/skate boards o Coolers/large quantities of snacks or candy o Fireworks/fire crackers/sheath knives/butterfly knives o Drugs/alcohol/firearms/pets o Cell phones/iPhones/Radios/TVs/iPods/GameBoys, etc.

MERIT BADGE COURSE NEEDS OF NOTE: BRING MERIT BADGE PAMPHLET FROM SCOUT SHOP FOR EACH MERIT BADGE

Archery: Cost for arrow & bow string making kits $3.00 - $5.00

Athletics: Bring your personal glove & bat (also for Troop softball games)

Basketry: Cost for basket kit $4.00 - $6.00

First Aid: Bring home-made first aid kit

Fishing: Bring personal gear & tackle

Leatherwork: Cost for leatherwork kits $4.00 - $8.00

Lifesaving: Bring long-sleeve button-up shirt and long pants (jeans)

Orienteering: Bring a compass

Shotgun Shooting: Cost for shells & skeet $12.00 - $15.00

Swimming: Bring long-sleeve button-up shirt and long pants (jeans)

Wilderness Survival: Bring home-made survival kit & steel wool

Woodcarving: Bring own knife. Cost for wood kit $4.00 - $6.00

SCHEDULE
Sunday, June 6 08:15am EDT Gather at Scout Hut 08:30am EDT Junk on the bunk/Admin 09:30am EDT Pack trailer and load vehicles 10:00am EDT Depart 11:30am EDT Lunch in Blue Ridge 01:00pm EDT Arrive at Woodruff Scout Camp	Saturday, June 12 10:00am EDT Police campsite 10:15am EDT Pack vehicles 11:00am EDT Depart/Trash 11:30am EDT Lunch in Blue Ridge 02:00pm EDT Arrive at church

NOTES:

· The Troop 434 Annual Outing form is also required with the Annual Medical form (include a backup emergency contact)

· Please police your son's gear for items on the forbidden list before coming