I wanted to make the packing list actiivty as fun as possible so i turned it in to a game
I made a numbered list with things that dont' belong on it.
The the boys searched the list, and when the found one , they raised their hands and told us the number, what is was and why it was not supposed to be on the list... Then the whole Den Crossed it it off the list with a pencil.
I made sure each boy got to do a couple of them, even hinting about what number to look at if they were slower finding items on the list than other boys...
Ie, If one boys hasn't got one yet. "Okay It's Bobs turn to get one, lets wait for him, Bob.. wait a bit then add "Bob, why don't you check out # 47...")
Part of the key for this activity is you the leader standing where you can see ALL the scouts, because as boys do, this becomes a bit of organized Chaos. My son was on the opposite side from me and i accidentally skipped his turn, making him sad.
In case you want to rip of the game here is the list..
Scout Personal Camping Equipment List
Activity: There are a
handful of items NOT to bring which have snuck on to this list, search the list
and Cross them out.
1. Class A
uniform for ceremonies and religious services
2. Class B/
Activity uniform (troop/pack shirts or any scout shirts) for other activities
3. Sleeping Bag
4. Sleeping Pad
5. Fork, dull
knife, spoon, plate
6. First Aid Kit
7. Great White
Shark
8. Medication w/
directions
9. Flashlight –
with extra batteries
10.
Battery Powered Fan (If during hot
months)
11.
Extra Blankets (If during cold months)
12.
Rain Gear
13.
Nintendo DS and lots of games
14.
Uniform & Hanger (Belt up) includes
hat
15.
Extra Pair of pants
16.
Change of under clothes for each night
17.
A really huge Snake
18.
Cub Scout Book
19.
Axe or Hatchet
20.
Close toed shoes
21.
Sword Wielding Ninja
22.
Appropriate Hiking Shoes or Boots
23.
Canteen or Water Bottle
24.
Lawn Mower
25.
Toiletries (Tooth Paste, Tooth Brush,
Deodorant, Baby Wipes, Shampoo, Body wash, Toilet Paper)
26.
Camp Chair
27.
Bug Spray
28.
Yellow Submarine
29.
Sun Screen
30.
Medications (give to the adult in charge
before leaving)
Optional extra Items
31.
Pocket knife (If authorized by Den
leader and Whittling Chip is earned and on the scout)
32.
Compass
33.
Whistle
34.
Glow Stick
35.
Sheath Knife (non folding)
36.
Shower Shoes
37.
Clothes or gear for special activities
(Swimming, Fishing, Canoeing, etc)
Each Adults Gear:
38.
All the above items+
39.
Cooler w/ personal/special food items
and drinks
40.
Fishing gear if authorized and/or
planned
41.
Personal cooking stoves, utensils,
burners, other camping gear
42.
Go Cart and Racing Helmet
43.
Lighter
44.
Cell Phone and Charger
45.
Large Ziploc bags
46.
Pink polka dot Teddy bear in case Adult
get’s Lonely sleeping outside.
47.
Large Trash bags
48.
Rubber or Plastic Mallet
49.
Extra Toilet Paper
50.
Permission slip (give to the adult in
charge before leaving)
51.
Medical forms
52.
Spare set of car/house keys (Accidents
happen)
53.
Rope or Heavy string
Den Specific Gear
54.
Cook stoves
55.
Cookware, Utensils, etc
56.
Cooler with ice fro drinks
57.
Cooler with ice foe food
58.
Plates, Bowels Cups, silverware
59.
Paper towels
60.
M1 Abrams Main Battle Tank
61.
Food
62.
Dry ice cooler if we want popsicles
a. Popsicles
63.
1-2 Folding Table Per 4 scouts
64.
Propane Lantern
65.
Tv/DVD player Combo
66.
Teletubby Costume
67.
Propane Cylinders
68.
Trashbags
69.
Shade Pavillion if wanted
70.
Boeing 787 Jumbo Jet
