Basics- All Permission slips, health forms & money turned in ? Bedroll or sleeping bag (bedroll
can be 2 blankets and a sheet) Small pillow, if needed Sleepwear (is it cold or warm outside?) Flashlight
(extra batteries) - maybe extra flashlight if you have an extra to spare. Personal Kit -- use a gallon size freezer
ziplock bag and inside of it place these items::: soap (you can put your soap in a sandwich size zip lock), toothbrush, toothpaste,
brush, comb, sunscreen, bug repellent and other personal needs) Change of clothing (for each day at camp) 2
pair shoes (like old tennis shoes) Sweater or jacket (if weather dictates) Raingear (coat, hat, boots-if
you have them) ((bring SEVERAL plastic grocery sacks to use over socks and shoes during rainy weather)) Towel
and washcloth Dunking Bag - inside bag have these things: Drinking cup (with handle), plate, bowl, knife, fork,
spoon Pocket notebook and pencil Head covering or bandana Large water bottle - the kind with the
sports top is best. Roll of toilet paper WHISTLE WITH STRING TO WEAR AROUND NECK All items, except
perhaps the sleeping bag, should fit into ONE duffel bag or backpack. -- if it is suppose to be a rainy weekend, you might
want to place the sleeping bag and the duffel bag in LARGE trash bags for protection from the wetness. LABEL ALL
ITEMS WITH NAME and Troop 273 (if the troop number fits) PLEASE REMEMBER TO CONSIDER WHAT THE WEATHER WILL MOST PROBABLY
BE LIKE WHEN PACKING YOUR THINGS !!!
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