what do i bring on a girl scout camping trip?

Question

im 10 and im going on a girl scout camping trip with my troop for 2 whole nights but i need things to do i have an ipod ds lite and that's mostly it for my electronics so tell me what to bring like games example : apples to apples to go i will buy any game only if its under 20 dollars at target or walmart or toysrus or any were in natick ma thanks :}

Answer 1

No games, iPod, cell phone or other electronic/electrical devices. Your troop will have plenty of activities planned for you to keep busy.



Your troop leader should have given you a list of what you should bring (and what you should not bring). But the basics are:



Flashlight w/fresh batteries

Whistle

Water Bottle & someway to carry it

Toothbrush & Toothpaste

Unscented Deodorant

Biodegradable Camp Soap

Hand Towel

Baby Wipes, Wet-Naps or similar

1/2 Roll Toilet Paper (remove cardboard, squash flat, store in zip-lock bag)

Comb or Hairbrush

Two Kitchen-Size Trash Bags



Sleeping bag

Sleeping mat (unless your camp has cots or bunks)

Small Camp/Travel Pillow



Two changes of underwear and socks

One change shirt and pants

One set flannel pajamas or sweats

Temperature-appropriate Jacket

Good set of hiking shoes, boots or sneakers

Emergency Rain Poncho

Baseball cap

Bandanna



A few band-aids and moleskin (for blisters)

Sun Block

Bug Spray (DEET works best)



A plastic or metal cup with your name

A backpack to carry it all

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Answer 3

For your clothing and stuff, they should have a list that is right for the weather and your activities. You also need a towel, a washcloth, your bathroom supplies, and a sleeping bag. You might need stuff to eat with like a plastic spoon and a tupperware bowl, and a water bottle. Follow the list! And write your name on everything.



I would not bring any electronics. You will be sad if they get ruined or lost, and then you won't have one. Use those things when you are home. Be natural when you are out! BIG EXCEPTION! I would take a disposable camera for sure, get the waterproof kind with a flash, and bring one or even two! The reason this is okay is because they aren't expensive, and can be treated a little rougher than a "real" camera.



You probably won't have much free time to play whatever you want, because groups like this often plan the whole day for you. I would check if this stuff is allowed at all. If you don't end up using them, it is just in the way and more to carry and keep track of. That might not be a big deal to you, but the reason your group leader may say no is that she is responsible for all the girls and all their stuff, and unnecessary items just make that job harder, especially if everyone brings a lot of extra stuff.



If allowed, I would bring one or two at the most of something like this: a frisbee, a hacky sack, deck of regular cards (or Uno or Skip Bo), a set of dominos, a jenga game, mancala, dice and yahtzee paper. You can bring 2 bandannas for a game of capture the flag, or a jump rope.



You might also find a small book with information to help you identify animals, birds, bugs, trees, plants, and animal tracks. Or a book that helps you learn knots or first aid or has wilderness game ideas. Then take a nature hike and use your book to research what you find or play some of the games in the book.



The best things for this kind of trip, though, are the simple games like tag or hide and seek, that don't need anything to play them...just people.

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Answer 5

Will this be your first troop camping experience? If so, I hope that you really enjoy it!



Our troop wasn't allowed to bring electronics of any kind (iPods, mp3 players, cell phones, etc.), because they're not needed when you are camping. The whole idea of camping is to get in touch with nature and do outdoor activities. I'd imagine that your leader has lots of things planned for you to do, so you shouldn't have a chance to get bored. You'll probably be doing games and activities during the day, and maybe earning your "Outdoor Cook" badge by planning and preparing lunch and dinner. Most camps ask you to perform some sort of service project for the camp while you're there, too. Then in the evening, it wouldn't be camp without a campfire and s'mores!



The earlier post listed a link to a checklist that is pretty complete. What you pack will depend upon the activities planned, though. If you're doing any sort of water exploration, you may need to have waterproof boots, for example. You will probably also need to take your handbook and badge book (if you're a Junior), and may need to have your uniform if there's going to be a flag ceremony.



A lot will depend on whether you're camping in tents or a lodge or cabin, too. I have a great list for tent camping that I could email to you if you're interested.

Answer 6

Is this your first time camping? Unless you are camping right off of the interstate, you are probably going to have no signal. You also will probably have no power to charge your phone. If you must, you can probably set it to vibrate without getting in trouble, unless you are in the same tent as your troop leader or camp counselor. They aren't going to be searching your bags. I'm not sure why you want to eat a snack in the middle of the night. Like the others said, food in your tent can attract animals. Of course you are allowed to use the bathroom at night. Depending on your campsite, you may have park restrooms, a port-o-potty, or a outhouse/BIFFY (Bathroom In Forest For You). Also, you will almost certainly go on a night hike, and if it is a long camping trip you will have a night of sleeping under the stars! Other tips: Be prepared to eat food that is different from what you eat at home. Even if you don't think you will like it, you need to eat to have energy for everything you will be doing. Bring a camara. Don't bring clothes that you care a lot about (one time a rabbit in the camp's barn area ate a hole in a girl's favorite sweatshirt).

Answer 7

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First, in my Girl Scout Council, it's not against the rules to go outdoors at night, so long as you have a Buddy. I've been on many night hikes (without flashlights, even) and done lots of stargazing in my years as a Girl Scout. Second, you don't ever want any kind of food in your tent or cabin. The "critters," from bugs to raccoons to bears, can smell it and WILL get to it. As part of your troop's planning for this campout, why don't you suggest planning a late-night snack for everybody? It could be something deliciously decadent, like S'mores made with dark chocolate, or as silly as kick-the-can ice cream. Be careful about bringing any scented lotions, perfumes, etc., for the same reason as having food where you sleep. The critters can't tell it from food! Leave your makeup at home. I can hear you groaning now! But, the scents in it will attract bugs. Just use your moisturizer with sunscreen. No flatirons, blowdryers, etc., either. A good brush & hair ties. Cover your hair with a bandanna. Commiserate with your troopmates about what the guys you know would say if they could see you now! Wear natural fibers, as they breathe. Polyesters won't let you cool off as well as cottons. If you're rich, a linen and silk blend is wonderful for slacks or shorts. Oh, and dorky as it sounds, please wear sneakers with socks. Your feet deserve good protection! When you get home, take a long, hot bath. Add a quarter of a cup of the concentrated bleach (or a half of a cup of the regular bleach) to the water. Soak all of yourself, including your hair, for at least 15 min. This will kill any bugs that may have found you. Then, shower as usual. The bleach will neither hurt you nor bleach your hair. Most of all, go have fun! The camping trips I've been on were some of the most fun I've ever had. My 17 year old daughter, who is girly to the max, now wants to take up backpacking because of the camping we did together when I was her Girl Scout Leader. Let me know how it went, please?

Answer 8

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what do i bring on a girl scout camping trip?

im 10 and im going on a girl scout camping trip with my troop for 2 whole nights but i need things to do i have an ipod ds lite and that's mostly it for my electronics so tell me what to bring like games example : apples to apples to go i will buy any game only if its under 20 dollars at target...

Answer 9

Start with the 10 essentials:

1. raingear or lite rainshell/poncho

2. sun and insect protection- hat, sunscreen and bug repellent

3. flashlight

4. fire starters (matches or hot spark)

5. pocket knife (if you have had a knife safety lecture)

6. compass

7. whistle

8. emergency rations or trail food- gorp, energy bars, things that will travel well

9. personal first aid kit

10. water bottle (one that can be refilled- 32 oz.)



To that add the following:

1. Sleeping bag (synthetic 20 degree bag suggested)

2. Sleeping pad (closed cell foam or therm-a-rest type pad)

3. Change of clothing (long pants – one pair; T-shirts, socks & underwear – one for each day)

4. Warm clothing- if not in day pack (jacket, stocking cap, gloves)

5. Toilet items (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, small towel, toilet paper)

6. Eating gear (cup, plate & bowl or pie tin, fork, spoon & knife)

7. 2-3 Large black plastic garbage bags (to keep pack etc dry in case of rain)

8. leisure time activity stuff- frisbee, playing cards, etc.

9. NO electronics (gameboy, iPod, cellphone, etc.)

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Answer 13

Thank you. This was a funny question. Jeez.

lmao when you started listing big box locations.

You need to bring yourself. Somebody will list

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Answer 14

Can the electronic game toys there not on the permissible list. Here is a list of what you should bring



http://www.girlscoutsem.org/mm/files/C-031.pdf

Answer 15

sorry to tell you this ( i was bummed out to) no electronics :( they want you to focus on the nature and crap well monopoly yahtzee and clue are soo fun. oh and cadoo!

Answer 16

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