CAMPING ESSENTIALS

USE THE BUDDY SYSTEM

While camping at the camporee, and on campouts in general, Scouts are expected to uphold the following values of responsible camping:

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- USE THE BUDDY SYSTEM. 

At all times, youth must travel with at least one other

youth or at least two adults.

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- If you encounter a medical situation in which you are in need of assistance, ASK FOR HELP, and inform a member of the event staff, your senior patrol leader, your crew

president or your adult Scout leader so that appropriate help can be made available.

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- Firearms, fireworks and similar devices are not permitted at the camporee.

- Do not leave any campfire unattended, and thoroughly extinguish any campfire after

its use is complete. You must ensure that no active embers remain.

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- If you are not at least 18 years of age, do not use sharp tools for cutting wood unless you have earned the Totin’ Chip certification. All sharp tools must be used within a

clearly designated zone (axe yard), within which only one person can be present.

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- Keep all restrooms in the camping area clean. The sinks in the restrooms should be used for personal cleanliness, and do not use the sinks for cleaning cooking gear.

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- Be respectful of fellow campers. One of the most important Scouting values is to enable all who are camping to learn valuable skills while having fun in the great outdoors.

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- Do not enter the campsite of any Scout unit or camping group other than your own

without first asking permission to enter the site. You must receive permission from the other unit or camping group before entering.

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- For those camping overnight, securely seal all food items and smellable items to limit

the possibility of wildlife attempting to acquire them.

- Follow Leave No Trace principles and the Outdoor Code. Do not leave manmade litter.

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- Respect lights out/quiet hours and keep volume to a minimum during this time.

- Abide by all aspects of the Guide to Safe Scouting (BSA Pub. No. 34416).

HEALTH & SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Absolutely required for youth and adults: 

Completed Parts A and B of the BSA’s Annual Health and Medical Record 

(available online here: http://www.scout- ing.org/filestore/HealthSafety/pdf/680-001_AB.pdf) 

-Sleeping bag and sleeping pad 

- Tent (some units supply tents; BSA rules say youth cannot be alone in a tent) 

- Water bottle (Nalgene or similar hard plastic bottle) 

- Mess kit/plate and bowl kit; utensils for meals 

- Personal grooming supplies, insect repellant and sunscreen 

- Flashlight with extra batteries 

- Class A/field uniform shirt 

- Class B/activity uniform shirt 

- Scout pants, Scout socks, Scout hat 

- Boots or sturdy shoes 

- Warm jacket and additional clothing appropriate for season 

- Rain gear (A Scout always should be prepared for inclement weather) 

- Scout Handbook (put your name in your handbook!) 

- Foldable or collapsible camping chair 

- Troop/Crew Supplies 

- Food

HEALTH & SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Absolutely required for youth and adults: 

Completed Parts A and B of the BSA’s Annual Health and Medical Record 

(available online here: http://www.scout- ing.org/filestore/HealthSafety/pdf/680-001_AB.pdf) 

-Sleeping bag and sleeping pad 

- Tent (some units supply tents; BSA rules say youth cannot be alone in a tent) 

- Water bottle (Nalgene or similar hard plastic bottle) 

- Mess kit/plate and bowl kit; utensils for meals 

- Personal grooming supplies, insect repellant and sunscreen 

- Flashlight with extra batteries 

- Class A/field uniform shirt 

- Class B/activity uniform shirt 

- Scout pants, Scout socks, Scout hat 

- Boots or sturdy shoes 

- Warm jacket and additional clothing appropriate for season 

- Rain gear (A Scout always should be prepared for inclement weather) 

- Scout Handbook (put your name in your handbook!) 

- Foldable or collapsible camping chair 

- Troop/Crew Supplies 

- Food