"What do we need to bring?"

Here is a small checklist of items that should be brought with you camping. This list is not complete because every camper has different needs. This is merely a list of suggested items.

Camping

Tent (poles, stakes) Ground Cloth Lantern

Water Waistpack or Daypack

Sleeping

Sleeping Bag Sleeping Clothes Cot / Air mattress Flashlight w/batteries

Pillows Blankets / Sheets Alarm Clock

Clothes

extra pair of shoes extra socks Underwear Long Sleeve Shirt Long Pants Short Sleeve ("T") Shirts Sweater or Sweatshirt

Lightweight Jacket Scout Hat or Cap Rainsuit or Poncho Uniform (shirt, pants/shorts, socks) Neckerchief and Slide Belt Swimming Suit

Personal and Misc.

First Aid Kit Spare Batteries Bandanna Handkerchief Lip Balm &/or Sunscreen Soap/Shampoo Toothbrush and Paste Towels

Washcloth Toilet Paper (spare) Adhesive Bandages Notebook and Pen/Pencil Insect Repellent Sun Screen (spf 45) Prescription Medicine

Other Stuff

Folding Chair(s) Camera, Film, Case Watch Length of rope Pocket Knife Matches or Lighter Whistle

Waterproof bags or plastic garbage bags Stakes Small digging tool Compass Comb Rubber Bands Book

NOT PERMITTED

Firearms Absolutely NO Alcohol Absolutely NO recreational drugs Hatchet Machete Axe Sheath Knife Folding knives over 3.5" Radios Tape players

Televisions Electronic Games Liquid Fuel Lanterns Stoves Liquid Fire Starters Slingshots Bows and Arrows Cross Bows BB/Pellet Guns Steel Darts

This is probably not everything that you will need. Then again, some of you may not need this much. This list is just to get you thinking of the types of things that you will need on a camping trip. The most important thing that you can bring to a camping trip is the desire to have fun!

All of our camping venues are to be considered low impact areas. We take in what we need and go out with our trash with us! Do not cut local trees or plants for walking sticks, firewood, ground cover, etc. Come prepared to observe, enjoy and appreciate the unique natural setting of each area, with its animals and plants, and don't forget to help take some of the trash back.