Tents: When family camping, a tent is necessary.  Baiting Hollow Scout Camp only has tents set up during the summer program, which you can use for Parent-Cub Weekends.  For all other occasions, you will need to bring a tent.  It's highly suggested that whatever the capacity of a tent is, you cut it in half.  A 4 person tent, really holds 2 people and gear.  Shop around for  pricing and sales.  If buying used off facebook, at a garage sale, or getting hand me downs from friends and family, always check your tent to make sure you have all poles and stakes, and that the tent is in good condition.  Some tents come with a footprint to place under them, but if not a tarp makes for a good ground cover.

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Camping Pad/Cot/Air Mattress: Most kids are fine with just a camping pad under their sleeping bag, but many adults prefer to have an air mattress or cot.  If you have an air mattress, make sure you have a way to inflate it...you most likely will not have anywhere to plug in.  If you have a cot, make sure it will fit inside your tent....not just length and width, but also how high will it come up and where do your tent walls start to angle in?

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Sleeping Bag:  We are not allowed to camp as Cub Scouts from November to March, so you don't have to worry about cold camping.  However, just know that it can sometimes get cool, especially at night, in late fall/early spring.  Your sleeping bag should be rated for 20 degrees less than the expected overnight low.  You can always add a blanket when it's cool out, or use a light sheet over you when it's warm out.  If you have an air mattress, you can use sheets and blankets if it isn't too cool out.  Don't forget your pillow!

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Camping Chair: You don't want to sit on a log....enough said.  

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Clothing: Make sure to bring sleepwear and clothing enough for each day.  Adding a pair of sweats in case it gets cool at night isn't a bad plan too.  Packing your clothing, by the day, in ziplock bags helps keep you organized and keeps clothing dry in case of rain.  When family camping, you do not need a separate duffel/tote/etc for each person.

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Shoes: Sneakers, or other close-toed shoes with full foot coverage are required.  Crocs are not considered appropriate camp shoes. If you are at camp during the summer, for Cub-Parent Weekend, or your scout is going to summer camp, you may want to consider water shoes as well.

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Rain Gear: Always pack a raincoat or poncho, even if the weather isn't calling for it.  Plan B is Plan A with a raincoat!  Nearly every scout unit tells tales of how it always rains when they're at camp. 

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Flashlights/Headlamps: Every adult and child should each have a flashlight on campouts.  Headlamps are a great way to keep your hands free. 

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First Aid Kit: Everyone should have a basic kit as part of the Six Cub Scout Essentials.  You may want to add comfort items such as bite/sting ointment.

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Medications: Any over the counter or prescription medications should be in their original packaging and should be listed on the Health and Medical Form.  If anyone in your family carries an Epi-Pen it is a good idea to let leadership know who it is for and where it can be found, as a back-up.

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Toothbrush/Toothpaste/Brush/Comb: Brush your hair, brush your teeth...same as at home!

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Shower Items & Toiletries: Baiting Hollow has a few showers around camp.  Shower wipes/baby wipes are also a great way to get through a quick overnight until you can get home on Sunday morning.

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Bug Spray: Keep mosquitos and ticks away!  Bug spray should always be with you when you are at camp.

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Sun Protection: Even on cloudy days, the sun can catch up with you.  Always have sunscreen, lip balm, hat, sunglasses, etc.

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Day Pack: Everyone should have a daypack that includes the Six Cub Scout Essentials. Filled water bottle, trail snacks, first aid kit, flashlight, whistle, sun protection.  Also a good place to keep an extra layer just in case.

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Cub Scout Handbook: The Cub Scout Handbook is a wealth of information.  Learn about the world around you during down time, or work on adventures.

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Notebook and Pen/Pencil: Jot down memories, draw a picture, jot down a note. 

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Cookware: When camping as a Pack, we cook meals together using gear brought by the Pack.  At this time, the Pack also has plates and plastic silverware.  Make sure you have your reusable water bottle - we will have jugs for refilling.  A hot cup for coffee or hot chocolate is also a great plan.  

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Snacks/Drinks: The Pack has some snacks and water is always available.  If there are specific snacks or drinks your family would like to bring, you can.

 

Pocketknives: The ONLY scouts allowed to use pocketknives are Bears, Webelos, and Arrow of Light Scouts who have earned their Whittling Chip.   All knife safety rules must be followed at all times or that privilege will be revoked.  Their parent should supervise all knife usage. 

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Annual Health and Medical Record: We aim for everyone to have a healthy and safe trip, but in case something happens, we need a health and medical record for all participants.  For a weekend/overnight, only Parts A & B are required.  This is a general health history, medications, allergy, vaccination list, that can be provided to medical personnel if needed.  No doctor sign off required.  Please hand to the Cubmaster at the beginning of the campout for safe keeping, and come back to have it returned at the end. A fillable copy can be found HERE

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WHAT NOT TO BRING

Tobacco and Vaping: May not be used outside designated areas.  These areas are not in sight of any program, recreation or tenting areas, and may not be available near the campsite.

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Alcohol, Firearms, Fireworks, Archery Equipment: These are NOT ALLOWED at any scouting functions.  Any range or target sports will have all equipment provided by camp and are only to be used with the supervision and approval of BSA Rangemasters.  Anyone with these items will be asked to leave.

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Pets: Pets are not allowed at scouting activities.

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