Camping

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Troop Camping Experiences

Troop 3449
Centreville, Virginia



Go to the bottom to view the list of items to bring to camp.

SU 54-11 Encampment June 3-5 1999, Girl Scout Spirit Pow Wow.

We learned about American Indian women. We learned how to make bead necklaces, dream catchers, and corn husks dolls. Our troop picked the Pawnee Nation and we represented them at the camp fire that evening with a shield decorated with actual symbols.

Troop 3449 Camping trip, May 20-21st, 2000, Potomac Woods Girl Scout Camp

This was our troop's first solo trip. Besides learning how to set up and break down camp, we learned about fire safety, took a hike to the Pooh tree, tye-died tshirts, made name tags from tree branch cross sections, made gods eyes, and lots more. We earned the Outdoor Fun Try-It.

SU 54-11 Encampment June 3-4 2000, Traditions Into the Millenium.

We learned about Girl Scout traditions and how Girl Scouting evolved over the years. Some of our favorite activites were Marsville, fire building, games of the past, and handerchief doll making.

Troop 3449 Camping trip, March 10-11, 2001, GSCNC Camp Coles Trip

We stayed in the Arrowhead Lodge and practically had the camp to ourselves. We worked on the Ready, Set, Go Camping, and the Plants Try-Its. We made our own recycled paper that we would later use to make our Court Of Awards Invitations. We had an awesome camp fire and learned to love Dough Boys - Yum Yum! We also went on a 2 hour hike.


WHAT TO PACK:
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  • Waterproof bag or duffel to carry gear in. (No suitcases!)
  • Water bottle or canteen
  • Sit-upon
  • 5-8 foot individual rope
  • Flashlight and spare batteries
  • Plastic bags for wet/dirty things
  • Work gloves (protects you from poison ivy, etc when inspecting rocks, etc)
  • ONE Small stuffed friend (optional – don’t bring something you’ll miss if lost!)
  • Whistle (needed for hiking in the event that you get separated from the group)
  • Sleeping bag or Bedroll (PLEASE do not use slumber bags, as they are usually not heavy enough for cooler evenings).
  • Water proof ground cover (an old shower curtain works great!)
  • Rope to keep sleeping bag/bed roll together
  • Pajamas – 2 piece, no nightgowns! (A T-shirt and shorts or Sweats work great)
  • Small pillow or a pillow case (can be stuffed with clothes)
  • Mess kit or plastic plate, bowl and cup
  • Unbreakable fork, knife and spoon
  • Drip bag
  • Weather appropriate clothing (recommend that each day’s clothes be packed in a separate plastic bag inside the duffle)
  • Extra set of clothing.
  • Rain Gear: (ponchos are recommended), boots (optional)
  • Jacket/sweater/sweatshirt
  • Bandannas (minimum of 2)
  • Underwear
  • Jeans/long pants
  • Shorts (weather permitting – no short shorts please)
  • Shirts
  • Socks (knee socks are best when using shorts)
  • Spare shoes
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Washcloth, small towel and soap
  • Hair brush/comb
  • Tissues
  • Lip Balm
  • Non-aerosol bug repellent*
  • Sun block*
    *- Indicates that we are not allowed to let the girls share these items due to the possibility of allergies. Please ensure that your daughter has her own with her.

    For cooler weather camping trips the following may be needed:

  • Warm hat that covers ears (especially for sleeping)
  • Mittens/gloves
  • Additional blanket for sleeping
  • Clean socks and underwear for night time

    DO NOT BRING TO CAMP:

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  • Food, Gum or Candy (Small and big animals love these too!)
  • Scented items
  • Aerosol cans
  • Glass containers (unless Rx given to troop First Aider)
  • One piece PJs or nightgowns (they slip into the latrine – how gross!)
  • Sashes/Vests or Girl Scout Pins (they’re too dear to lose)

    TIPS:
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  • Girls must wear either a hat or bandanna on their heads at all times during camp. This is to protect from bugs and sun.
  • Make sure that EVERYTHING has your daughter’s name on it….especially if you want to see it make it home.
  • A Girl Scout who packs her own bag knows what she has brought and where to find it.
  • Girls must carry all of their own gear – so don’t overpack .
  • Dress in layers in colder weather
  • Pack items so that they come out in the order that they’ll be used
  • Pack clothes in plastic bags by day
  • Pack clothes in a waterproof duffle/backpack lined with plastic bag. (Otherwise, if it’s raining you may end up with wet clothes.)


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