Camp Chawanakee

serving the youth of California, Nevada, Arizona
Florida, Montana and Hawaii since 1947

Celebrating 65 Years in 2011

Sponsored by Tah-Heetch Lodge 195

What to Bring to Camp

Each troop, patrol, and Scout should “Be Prepared” to bring certain items to camp in order to have a successful camping experience. The troop will be cooking two lunch meals in their campsite (hot dogs one day, hamburgers on another day). The following is a suggested list of what to bring.  The use of bicycles and ATV's are not permitted at Camp Chawanakee. 

Troop/Patrol Equipment

• Patrol Flag
• Troop Flag
• US Flag
• Patrol Cook Kit
  • Pot/Kettle
  • Spatula
  • Tongs
  • Frying Pan (optional)
  • Ice Chest (optional)
• Charcoal Chimney Starter
• Small Shovel

Personal Overnight Camping Gear

• Scout outdoor essentials
• Clothing for the Season (Weather changes daily at Chawanakee most of the time it is warm and sunny but, “Be Prepared” for all kinds of weather, including rain and cold weather
• Extra Shoes/Boots
• Pack
• Sleeping bag or 2-3 blankets
• Foam sleeping pad or air mattress (we do provide mattresses)
• Ground Cloth
• Eating Kit (Spoon, Fork, Knife, Plate, Bowl, Cup)
• Toilet Articles (Soap, Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Dental Floss, Comb/Brush, Washcloth, and Towel)
• Scout Uniform (to be worn to camp)

Personal Extras you may want to take:

• Watch
• Camera and Film
• Insect Repellent
• Sunglasses
• Binoculars