Pack 280

Sam Houston Area Council

Camping Checklist basic

Scouts Pack 280 Camping Outing 

 

 

Equipment Required Checklist:

 -Tent , if purchasing new one,  always get a slightly larger, example  for 2 people, purchase 4 person tent.  Dome tents are my personal preference and easy to setup.

 -Tent ground tarp, same size as tent width/length.

 -Sleeping pad/Air mattress or Cot

 -camp folding chairs

 -Sleeping bag or blanket/pillows, dependant on weather.

 -Change of Clothes- weather or seasonal appropriate.

 -sunscreen or mosquito spray

 -flashlight, extra batteries

 -toiletries –shampoo, toothpaste/brush, etc

 -I have 1 tent that I can loan someone, first come first serve.

 -fishing rod

-Meals - we will coordinate with the Pack accordingly.  Generally send signup sheet.

-Insect repellent - summer.

-BackPack, Canteen/water bottle, Hat, 

Optional:

 Fan or small heater, bring extension cord.

 First Aid kit.

 

Activities-

 Camping, hiking, campfire, 

 Site has clean showers and rest rooms.

 

ELECTRONICS, NO smartphones, tablets use by scouts during camping.  Parents – please minimize

 

Cooking-   I have cooking utensils, stoves for outdoor cooking, outdoor Canopy tent.

 

Meals- Potluck meal- Parents signup sheet for meals

 Encourage scouts to help in any way possible with cooking.

 Cleaning- All scouts will assist with cleaning.

 

 Costs: No Cost

 

PARK INFO

New Kentucky Park

Address21710 FM2920, Hockley, TX 77447

Drive Time -  46Min.