- A parent or guardian is expected to accompany their child(ren) while camping. For more mature older scouts, like 3rd grade and above, you could find another parent to act as their guardian, but that is between you and that parent.
- You are more than welcome to bring snacks and any other food to a campout but remember any food in your tent could attract unwanted animals, pest or insects, even if sealed in a container. The only Lions, Tigers and Bears that I want to see close to our tents, are our scouts.
- No open toe or heeled shoes unless used in the shower or waterfront. This means no crocks, sandals, slides, or otherwise open shoes. I am sure you will see people roaming around camp in these types of footwear. It is a safety hazard (I can show you pictures), and you will not be allowed to participate in any of the range and target activities while at camp if you do not meet this requirement. And extra pair of shoes is optional and recommended if rain is expected.
- Please do not to bring aerosols – that means do not bring any sunblock, deodorant, insect repellant or other aerosol cans to camp. If sprayed near or inside a tent it can destroy the tent fabric and remove the waterproofing. In some cases, some aerosols when sprayed near a painted surface, like a car, can cause significant paint damage. Instead bring a pump spray, stick, or bottle that you apply with your hand.
- Tent that is big enough for your family to be comfortable but still easy to setup and manage. Remember that you are only really in your tent to sleep and change clothes. If you want to stand up in your tent, you may need to get a larger tent, which tend to be taller also.
| Person Tent | Number of Real People |
| 4 | 1 Adult, 1 Child |
| 6 | 2 Adult & 1 Child or 1 Adult & 2 Child |
| 8 | 2 Adult & 2 Child or 1 Adult & 3 Child |
| 10 | 2 Adult & 3 to 4 Child or 1 Adult 4 to 5 Child |
| 12+ | Think Block Party, Lots of room but long setup |
- Sleeping bag that meets your weather requirements. If the bag does not have a rating on it, then it would be suitable for warmer temperatures, or it was just not rated. If there is a rating on the bag, remember that number is the temperature that you will live and not die at. You need to add about 15 degrees to that number for the comfort temperature. If your bag is rated to 32 degrees Fahrenheit, then that means you would be comfortable to about 47 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Raingear (Scout essentials item) – definably a rain jacket and if you wish to have a pair or rain pants that would be optional
- Refillable water bottle (Scout essentials item)
- Flashlight (Scout essentials item) with extra batteries
- Hat (optional) – could be useful for those of us that do not have any of “natural” head covering
- Sunblock (NON AEROSOL, Scout essentials item) to keep the sun at bay. A crispy Scout is not a happy Scout.
- Daypack (Scout essentials item) – a small lightweight backpack to carry your stuff around of the day.
- Pillow – a small camp pillow is best due to it being small and portable but if you prefer comfort and luxury then a normal bed pillow will work. A rolled-up sweatshirt also works if you are trying to save room.
- Bathroom stuff with lightweight towel
- Clothes appropriate for weather
- Sleeping pad is optional but is nice especially for us adults
- Insect repellant (NON AERSOL) is optional but recommended