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Packing list (Clothing/Equipment) for an Overnight Trip

 This is a suggested list of items:  

 

Remember we will be out of doors a good deal of time.  Therefore pack clothing suitable both for cool mornings and evenings and warm days.  Dress in layers. Please avoid unnecessary purchases and substitute where possible with items you already have. Leave anything valuable at home.  We cannot be responsible for missing items or items damaged by mildew, dampness or dust.

 

***Medications: need to be placed in plastic zip lock bag clearly labeled with scouts name, medication name, dosage and time medication will be taken (in original container). Bag is to be given to ADULT Leader before leaving for camp, (all medication will be distributed to scout by Adult and returned to scout after camp).NO SCOUT IS PERMITTED TO HAVE ANY MEDICATION (PERSCRIPTION OR OVER THE COUNTER) IN HER POSSESSION

 

 

Each girl will be need to bring sleeping bag, pillow, flat or fitted sheet, twin size (optional)   to cover mattress (rolled up) OR  flat sheet, blankets & pillow (rolled up) The following items need to be packed in a book bag or small duffle bag.

 

Clothes:  

Raincoat or poncho

1 pair of boots or shoes (Sturdy comfortable shoes- NO SANDALS, for hiking &   climbing)

1 change of clothes to sleep in (shorts or sweats & t-shirt)

1 change of old clothes and socks (extra socks are recommended) (jeans, sweats, sweatshirt or jacket & t-shirt). We will be outdoors most of the time, so please dress for the weather.

 

Other things: 

*** flashlight (extra batteries) ***

 Soap, towel, washcloth, toothbrush, toothpaste,deodorant, shampoo, comb or brush

Small plastic bag (trash bag) to put wet or dirty clothes in

Water bottle to carry

Bandana or hat

Sit-upon or football game cushion (optional)

Sunscreen, Insect repellent, non-aerosol (optional)

 

 Mess kit or plastic dish, cup, knife, fork & spoon  

 Dunk bag (nylon net bag to hold mess kit for washing & drying)

Swim suit and towel in Summer

 Warm coat, hat, gloves and boot in Winter

 

Please Do Not Take:

                     Snacks (attracts small critters), radios, electronics (cell phones, gameboys, CD players) perfumes, makeup, things of value and money.

Camping tips for other Girl Scout Campers

Additional things to take on a camping trip to a Girl Scout site:

  • Easy operating Can-opener
  • Dish cloths
  • Wash cloths
  • Scrapers for cleaning pots
  • Cleanser for pots and sinks
  • Dishwashing detergent
  • Chlorox
  • 3 bins for dish washing
  • Garbage bags
  • Sealable plastic bags for leftovers
  • Coolers to bring home leftovers
  • Extra ice-cubes trays to have ice for coolers
  • Paper towels
  • Napkins
  • Coffee maker or filter or bags (for the sleep deprived adults)
  • SUNBLOCK
  • BUG SPRAY

Things we liked about camping:

  • Creek Hikes
  • Learning about Nature
  • Learning to cook
  • Building things, like bird houses

 

Things we don't like:

  • BUG-bites
  • SUNBURN
  • Waking up before 8:30 AM
  • Going to bed before midnight

Definition of Camp Kapers

Cooks
Prepare and chop food
Cook food
Soap pots if there is cooking on a fire
Heat dishwater on fire
Clean cooking equipment
Hostesses:
Make centerpiece
Set table, take cooked food to table
Lead grace
Serve food
Bubblers
Set up dishwashing line
Clear and put away left-over food
Clean off dining tables and the area
Wood carriers
Clear out fire circle
Collect tinder and kindling
Move fuel from woodpile to fire area
Get bucket of water rake and shovel and place near fire
Clean Fire Area
After camp-fire, put out fire
Dispose of garbage at fire site
Return bucket rake and shovel, excess firewood
Return food to kitchen
Housekeepers
Cabin: Tents:
Sweep floor
Clean kitchen area, especially the stove
Latrines:
Clean sinks and toilets
Bring disposable garbage to bins
Sweep floor
Grounds:
Clean up partially burned wood from fireplace
Return unused wood to wood pile
Scavenge the grounds for paper and trash