Camp Garrison Packing List

Tent (Parents sleep in the same tent as Scouts)

Sleeping Bag + Pillow, with Sleeping Pad

Clothing for at least two days:
(You do not have to pack your Scout’s uniform for Camp Garrison)

  • 2 pairs of jeans, pants and/or shorts
  • 3 sets of underwear
  • 2 shirts (one should be the Pack t-shirt)
  • 4 pairs socks – more if rain is expected!
  • Shoes – two pairs (preferably pair of sneakers & pair of hiking boots)
  • Night clothes or pajamas
  • Sweatshirt or sweater
  • Jacket or windbreaker (heavier coat if cold weather is expected)
  • Gloves & beanie (if cold weather is expected)
  • Poncho or raincoat
  • Bug spray
  • Hat and/or sunglasses
  • Refillable water bottle
  • Sunblock

Toiletries:

  • Toothbrush & toothpaste
  • Small soap
  • Comb/brush/pick
  • Small pack of tissues
  • Towel & washcloth

Other items:

  • Bag for dirty and/or wet laundry (a plastic bag works well)
  • Whistle & small trash bag (for hiking)
  • Small first aid kit
  • Eyeglasses (if needed)
  • Flashlight (with good, tested batteries)
  • Camp chair
  • Cub Scout Handbook (with name on it)

Fishing rod and fishing equipment

  • Adults assisting Scouts to fish do not need a Pennsylvania fishing license. Adults planning on fishing will need a Pennsylvania fishing license.

Pocket Knife (Bear Den and older)

OTHER STUFF YOUR CUB SCOUT MIGHT LIKE TO HAVE ALONG:

  • Books to read while falling asleep
  • Stuffed animal or “sleeping assistant”
  • Frisbee or ball
  • Chess/checkers/small board games/playing cards

CUB SCOUTS SHOULD NOT BRING:

  • Electronic games
  • Electronic devices of any sort – TV, radio, cell phones
  • Knives of any sort (except a pocketknife for Bear Den and older — parent/guardian may keep knife for the child to use for Pack ‘whittling’ activity)
  • Weapons of any kind, whether toy or real
  • Candy, gum or snacks (all food will be provided by the Pack)
  • Fireworks
  • Matches or lighters
  • Toys (Lego, Hot Wheels, etc.)

MEDICINES: Parent will be responsible for bringing, storing and dispensing any medications. There is a refrigerator available in case any medication must be refrigerated.