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- A Great attitude for fun & adventure with a desire to lead our children by example
- Tent - with a ground tarp, tent stakes, hammer
- Sleeping bags - mats, air mattresses, cots, pillows, blankets
- Lawn chairs, folding chairs, camp stools, benches, folding table
- Lanterns and flashlights
- Insect repellant, sunscreen, personal First Aid kit, and toiletries
- Clothes (weather appropriate)
- extra socks, shoes, & clothes in case you get wet or muddy
- comfortable walking/hiking shoes (avoid sandals, crocs, flip-flops, etc.)
- Boys should have uniform for ceremonies (no neckerchief or slides)
- Jackets and/or rain ponchos
- Food and plenty of drinking water
- A secure container for all food items (raccoons are very clever and hungry)
- Cooler with plenty of ice to keep cold items cold.
- Healthy snacks and drinks - fruits, cheese, trail mix, cereals, milk, juice, etc.
- Paper towels, zip-lock bags, utensils, paper plates/bowls, cups
- Camp stoves and grills (propane or charcoal/wood only)
- DO NOT bring:
- Pets, weapons, firearms, fireworks, or alcohol of any kind
- Electronic devices (TV, games, radios, music players, etc.) or power generators
- RVs, campers, ATVs, bikes, or skateboards
- Liquid fueled stoves or lanterns (only propane fuel is allowed at Boxwell)
- Excessive candy, junk food, chips, or caffeine sodas
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| What about campsite safety and security? |
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- No running or horseplay in camp
- Playing in tents or going inside other's tents is prohibited
- Boys and sibling are not allowed to stay in an adults tent that is not there parents
- No open flames in tents are allowed
- No food or eating in the tents (unless you want ants or varmints to visit)
- Respect the campfire - it is hazardous
- Maintain the 10 foot clearance
- Children must be supervised when near the fire
- Don't throw trash or other objects into the fire
- Only adults are allowed to tend the fire - no children or siblings
- Always observe the BUDDY SYSTEM when leaving the campsite
- Flashlights are always pointed to the ground - never in someone's eyes
- Smoking and smokeless tobacco permitted only out of sight of the children
- Always be courteous and considerate of your fellow campers
- Don't feed or attract the animals (clean up dropped food and trash)
- "Lights Out" means it is time to be very quiet (even in your tents)
- Ask permission before entering or crossing someone else's campsite
- LEAVE NO TRACE behind you
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