The same goes for a few other things we sent along (towel, camp chair, swim suit, etc). I’m okay with the old, wet tennis shoes be thrown away at the end of camp.Even if your troop or camp allows technology, do not plan on relying on this as a source of contact for your child.Scout Camp teaches perseverance, independence and develops their sense of grit. If they can make it until Wednesday (halfway), they’ll make it the rest of the week. If your child calls crying, just listen.Do not promise this to your child until you have checked with the Scout Master.
If you do go, be generous and send back pictures to all of the other new parents. This is usually only an option for Assistant Scout Masters. Depending on you or your child, it may help to go the first 1-2 nights of camp.Parent Tips for Sending Your First Child to Scout Camp Packing Tip– Use gallon size ziploc bags for socks, underwear, handbook, toiletries, and swimsuit. Needless to say, it did not come back in one piece. Our last one was used a stepping stool for the boys to get into the hammocks. Camp Chair ( an inexpensive foldable one) – Watch local sports store ads for good deals, the chairs do no come back in good shape after being outdoors all week.Water bottle – This simple bottle is light weight and has a ring for each gear attachment.Pocket knife – My boys love this one, but it is super sharp.Camp pillow – Get this kind, not the inflatable ones.Tip: It’s always better to be too warm when you’re sleeping outdoors, than too cold. Sleeping Bag – This really depends on the climate your child will be camping.They also fit under the cots at most scout camps. Rubbermaid boxes – This size is perfect for scouts to carry and stash their gear in.Official Boy Scout Handbook – Only purchase the newest version.Hiking boots – This type of boot has a great feature for kids – they have an insole that you can remove to add about 1/2 size to make them last longer).Water shoes or closed toe sandals (this is our favorite brand).Rain jacket (good quality, closed seams, breathable).I cannot guarantee that they will change their underwear daily – sorry! 7 Underwear – This wick-away underwear dries fast.They just get lost too easily in a sea of boys. Teach your son to never separate the top from the bottom. Many boys will wear them and (this is important) only open up the knees to vent. The uniform’s convertible pants are top notch. 2-3 Lightweight shorts – Official Boy Scout gear is not required.Tip: Cotton clothes often get wet and stay wet, wick-away shirts dry quickly. 5 Wick away t-shirts – Official Boy Scout gear is not required at camp, but keep t-shirt decorations appropriate for scouting.Tip: It’s always better to be too warm when you’re sleeping outdoors, than too cold.Ģ. Sleeping Bag – This really depends on the climate your child will be camping.Hiking boots – This type of boot has a great feature for kids – they have an insole that you can remove to add about 1/2 size to make them last longer).Rubbermaid boxes – This size is perfect for scouts to carry and stash their gear in.Water bottle – This simple bottleis light weight and has a ring for each gear attachment.Pocket knife – My boys love this one, but it is super sharp.Flashlight or headlamp+ extra batteries.Rain jacket– Camp is outside 24-7, boys need good quality, closed seams and breathable jackets.Handbook cover– the “official” Boy Scout version works best.Official Boy Scout Handbook – Only purchase the newest version.Official Class A Scout uniform – ( uniform shirt, convertible pants, socks).*Amazon affiliate links added for your convenience. Spreading out the expense really helped out. We even added them to our son’s wish list for relatives to purchase too. Mom Tip: Starting Christmas of our son’s 5th grade year, we started purchasing some of these items. All of this camping & outdoor gear can really become expensive if you purchase it all at one time. We’ve learned that every new Boy Scout needs the following outdoor essentials. We’ve been sending our sons away to Boy Scout Camp for several years now and have made a Master List for Boy Scout Camp and Parent Tips for Camp. Is this you too? Somehow we’ve managed and they had a great time. We had no idea how we’d ever send our firstborns off to camp. All of the chairs were put away around us as we listened. I still remember sitting with another new-scout-mom and listening to a 16 year old give us his sage advice for camp. Even with the camping packing lists given to us and our own outdoor experiences, we weren’t sure of the best brands to purchase. If you’re like we were several years ago, we had no idea what our new scout needed.
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