Summer Camp Check List
Count Down to Adventure

2-3 months before Summer Camp

• Leaders and Committee review camp guide
• Adult leadership set for camp (remember 2 deep leadership)
• Each Scout and his family committed
• Leader supplies Medical exam forms to each scout and Scouter
• Leader supplies Medical exam forms to each Scouter over 40
• Leader supplies equipment lists to each scout
• Leader supplies insurance forms to each scout
• Unit leader begins program planning procedure for camp
• Travel plans started
• Troop equipment needs made
• Each scouts advancement needs to be checked and Merit Badges selected
• Merit badges that have a prerequisite need to be done
• Scholarship needs determined
• Fees paid for campsite
• Talk with Webelos who will graduate into your troop about Summer Camp

Four weeks before camp

• Scribe and Unit leader complete camp roster sheets
• Check on medical exams to see if they have been completed
• Confirm that all fees have been paid
• Inventory each Scout's advancement records
• Scribe and Unit Leader fill out Merit Badge registration form
• Counsel Scouts on their personal goals for fun and advancement at camp
• Set up swim classifications if needed
• Check on transportation arrangements and finalize
• Gather OA information

Two weeks before departure

• Final patrol Leaders Council sets troop program
• Unit committee meets to tie up loose ends
• Final check on transportation
• Collect medical forms
• Collect insurance forms
• Complete all forms for camp
• Gather Troop gear in one location for loading day of leaving
• Decide on extra food / snack requirements

Day of Arrival at Camp

• Check everybody's gear
• Prescribed medication for Scouts and Scouters
• Pack Troop equipment
• Plan to arrive at camp between 2 and 4pm
• Have everybody who is going emergency contact information
• Bring all of the following forms:

• Receipts showing payment of fees
• Completed Troop Roster
• Completed Camp Fee Worksheet
• Medical Forms
• Family Insurance Forms
• Swim Classification Records

• Bring your Leaders Guide