Personal Equipment needs for the Wood Badge program.

What to bring…

The  COMPLETE official leader uniform of your program (Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, Venturing) will be worn for the Wood Badge Course.  Your uniform should be outfitted with the US Flag, Home Council Strip and International Patch – other patches are acceptable (e.g. square knots, OA patches, Regional Patches, Jambo Patches, temporary Activity Patches); there is no need to strip the uniform.

 

A troop neckerchief and hat will be provided. One troop activity shirt will be provided.
Extra shirts are available at $?????? These MUST BE PRE-ORDERED through the Quartermaster.

 

Uniform:

2          Shirts/Blouse

2          Shorts/Pants/Culottes

2-3             Socks (Tall or  Short)

1                    Scout Web Belt with buckle

1-2             Pair Shoulder Loops

1-2             Shoes – sturdy pair

Additional Items:

Work clothes, including gloves,

   suitable for conservation work

Cup

Toilet articles

Medications

Towels, washcloths

Bath soap, shampoo

Sleeping bag

Cot/Air mattress/ground pad

Pillow

Rain gear - poncho, rain suit

Daypack

 

Flashlight/batteries/bulbs

Pens, pencils, paper, notebook

Leader Guide for your specific Scouting program/position

Jacket or wind-breaker

Extra scout clothing (t-shirts/pants) to wear in campsite

Tent for last 3 days

Optional Items:

Canteen

Pocketknife or multiple tool (e.g. Leatherman)

Sunscreen

Bug spray/repellent

Alarm clock

Camp stool/lawn chair

Camera/film

Religious book

Sunglasses

Shower thongs

Songbooks, skit books, etc.

 


Notes: All of your equipment should be able to fit into a backpack or duffel bag, able to be carried a short distance in one trip. (Cots, tents, etc. can be transported to the patrol campsite)

Accommodations: We will live in a camp setting – wall tents will be provided for the first 3 days with water near by. Camp latrines are close by with group showers and formal restroom facilities a short distance away. You will need to bring a tent for Friday/Saturday nights.

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