Tent Camping at Camp Delmont

Just a reminder that our first camping trip of the summer is this weekend, June 15th-17th at Camp Delmont. We will be Camping at Camp Site 1 (MAP.) and the arrival time is any time after 6pm on Friday.

Weather

The weather is expected to be mostly sunny weekend with the temperature ranging between 59-87°,so you may want to pack a light jacket for the evening.

Outdoor Essentials for Cub Scouts

• Personal first aid kit
• Filled water bottle
• Flashlight with spare bulb and batteries
• Whistle
• Rain Gear
• Sunscreen
• Trail Food
• Map & Compass

With permission and appropriate training:

• Pocketknife (Whittling Chip required for scout activities)

** If you or your scout require any medications please be sure to bring them and store them in a zip lock bag **

What you have above, is the basics necessary for taking care of yourself outdoors. It is vital to always have the above with your regardless of the activity type you are participating in.

Now for our camping trip the following items, in addition to the items above, are necessary for this weekend to be a successful and safe weekend.

• Backpack for your gear
• Scout Uniform hat or billed hat (ball cap)
• A knit cap is great to sleep in if you get cold easily
• Clothes to sleep in (pajamas or sweats)
• Sweatshirt and/or Jacket
• Hiking boots (it is recommended that you scotchguard them)
• Rain Gear (jacket and pants preferred over poncho)
• Extra shoes, socks & underwear.
• Extra set of clothes

• Tent, poles, and stakes
• Waterproof ground cloth (tarp or plastic sheet)
• Sleeping bag +20 degree recommended (if it has cartoons or super-heroes on it it is NOT a sleeping bag)
• Sleeping Pad
• Pillow
• Extra blanket (optional but could be necessary).

• Insect Repellent
• Sunscreen
• Cup or Mug and Mess Kit
• Toilet paper (remove tube, crush and put in zip lock bag) this is a must have !!!
• Toothbrush and Toothpaste
• Soap, washcloth, towel
• Cub Scout Handbook (in plastic bag)
• Good Attitude!

OPTIONAL FAMILY ITEMS

• Camp/Lawn chairs
• Lantern
• cooler/ice chest

Directions:

If you are using a GPS you can use the following address:

Camp Delmont

5505 Upper Ridge Road

Pennsburg, PA 18073

Click to access Camp_Delmont.pdf