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Troop Camp Checklist
INTRODUCTION
What is camping? It is a way of living out in the open,
with a minimum of the usual trappings of civilisation,
but still being safe and comfortable. It is a way of
getting close to nature.
This document is aimed primarily at the preparation
annual Troop Camp. A very important aspect is the
maintenance of camping standards. There are four
areas in which these apply: the environment, safety,
health and hygiene, and Scoutcraft.
! The environment means treating the area in which
you are camping with respect as well as ensuring
that your immediate environment is kept clean and
tidy.
! Safety: Camping is an adventure in the outdoors,
and it is important to have a ‘safety first’ attitude to
minimise the risks and to be prepared in case
accidents happen.
! Health and hygiene are self-explanatory. This
means that the Scouts must wash hands before
preparing food or eating, and that there is a daily
routine for the Scouts to wash themselves.
! Scoutcraft camping standards involve
ensuring that tents are correctly pitched,
fires managed properly, wet and dry-pits
properly maintained and so on.
This document will lead you through much of
the preparation and help you with running the
camp. The checklist refers to a number of
notes and these will be found on the pages
following the checklist.
Troop Camp Checklist
12 Weeks to go...
Tick each one when done
1.
Set dates for the camp
2.
Choose suitable campsite (see note)
3.
Obtain owner’s permission
4.
Obtain camping permit (see note)
8 Weeks to go...
5.
Assemble camping equipment
- repair or replace as necessary (see note)
6.
Announce camp and get general feeling about attendance
7.
Arrange camp programmes (see note)
8.
Arrange camp menus (see note)
6 Weeks to go...
9.
Draw up food buying lists (see note)
10.
Arrange transport (see note)
11.
Work out costs (see note)
12.
Try to run camp training programme at a Troop meeting
13.
Issue full information, personal kit lists and consent
forms to Scouts (see note)
4 Weeks to go…
14.
Collect completed consent forms and money
15.
Confirm campsite and transport arrangements
Final 2 weeks…
16.
Buy non-perishable food
17.
Buy perishable food the day before camp