The Troop normally camps the third weekend of the month.
| Leave From: | Messiah Lutheran Church Parking Lot where Troop trailers are parked (1801 W Plano Pkwy, Plano, TX 75075) |
| Time: | Arrive at departure location by 6:00pm; Scouts depart at 6:30pm (Eat before arriving at the departure location) |
| Return: | Same location as departure; usually between 12:30pm and 1:00pm (unless otherwise informed) |
| Medicine: |
Scouts requiring medicine MUST fill out the Medicine Form |
| Equipment: | Personal Gear – see list below Troop supplies all tents, stoves, lanterns, cooking utensils, and coolers; Scouts camp with their own patrols |
| Menu: | Scouts cook by patrols. Troop Treasurer collects money; One scout serves as the Grubmaster and buys the food; Food items are decided by the patrol. |
| Gear Transport: | Most gear is carried in Troop trailers. Overflow is carried in personal vehicles. Pack one small bag or a backpack plus your sleeping bag. Adult Quartermaster is in charge of the Troop trailers. |
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| Class A and Class B Uniform* Scout Shorts/Pants and Red Hat Sleeping bag Hiking boots/shoes (Extra Pair Recommended) Warm socks Extra change of clothes (Recommended) Cloths to Sleep In Warm coat – No Camouflage allowed** Rain gear – No Camouflage allowed** Flashlight with extra batteries First Aid kit with Band-Aids Sun Screen and Bug Repellant Water Bottle (Nalgene Type) Mess kit – eating utensils Towel and soap Scout Book and Ink Pen Back Pack 20L – 30L*** |
Sleeping Pad Pillow Folding Chair Watch Binoculars Camera & Film Personal toiletries Compass Book or magazine Pocket knife**** Plastic Bag for Dirty Clothes Fun stuff to play with: (Football, Soccer Ball, Frisbee, Playing Cards, Chess, etc.) |
Electronics of any type Personal food of any type Fireworks Fire arms Projectiles of any type Aerosol Cans Camp axes Fxed blade knives Sheath knives Camouflaged clothing or gear** |
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| * Class A uniform must be worn to campground and on the return trip. Class B uniform may worn at all other times. ** Boy Scout National Policy does not permit camouflage clothing of any type |
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*** At some point you will want to purchase a quality 20L – 30L Back Pack; no need for a belly strap on this one; needed for water, flashlight, handbook, etc., talk to ASM |
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**** Scouts can not bring or carry any size knife unless they have earned their Tote ‘N Chip card |
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Printable Monthly Campout FAQs
Summer Camp usually requires additional gear. Recommended Summer Camp Packing List.