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Cub Scout Pack 153
(Bay Shore, New York)
 
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CAMPOUT CHECKLIST



Here is a list of suggested gear for a campout. 

Please look it over and decide what you need according to the time of year, duration of the campout, and facilities expected upon arrival. 

Needed per family:
Tent (with stakes if needed)
Rubber mallet
Ground cloth/tarp
Rake (to clear ground below tent)
Broom (to sweep out tent)
Camp chairs/table*
Portable grill (hibachis are not available at campground) 
Cooking utensils
Food/snacks/drinks
Bug repellent 
Sunblock
First aid kit

*Picnic tables are not always available for every family.

Needed per person: 
Sleeping bag or blanket
Sleeping pad (foam or air mattress)
Pillow
Lantern
Flashlight (with extra batteries)
Pajamas or sleepwear
Change of clothes 
Jacket
Canteen
Toiletries (including any medication needed) 
Durable shoes or sneakers
Extra socks
Class A uniform to participate in Flag Retirement Ceremony

Most families also bring the kids' bikes, glow sticks and of course...S'mores!

Here are a few websites that have directions, tips and recipes for foil cooking:
http://usscouts.org/cooking/cook_03.asp 
http://www.joyofcamping.com/camping-recipes/cooking-foil/foil-cooking-recipes/
http://sne.tripod.com/foil.htm
http://www.centercutcook.com/campfire-cones/

To obtain a Suffolk County Green Key:
http://www.suffolkcountyny.gov/Departments/Parks/GreenKeyCard.aspx