SCOUT UNIFORM
Scouts should wear there uniform at every meeting, PLC's, to and from campouts and scouting events they should be in complete uniform (shirt, Troop neckerchief) also tucked in.
Just as a sports uniform proclaims one's membership on a team, the Scout uniform proclaims one's membership in the troop. The Scout uniform tends to diminish the importance of an individual's financial, social, and ethnic background, while clearly showing his degree of accomplishment in Scouting. At the same time, the uniform maintains one's individuality since no two uniforms are completely alike, and they show off that individual's Scouting achievements.
Each SCOUT will need to buy an official BSA “Class A” shirt with appropriate insignia. These can be purchased at the Scout Shop in Golden Valley.
The Troop will provide the following:
- Troop 207 neckerchief
- Shoulder loops
- 80-year bar
- Numeral 207
- Badge of office
- Patrol medallion
- Quality Unit badge
- Badge of rank
BASIC CAMPING EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
The SCOUT will need the following basic equipment for overnight camping trips and for summer camp (additional equipment is required for winter camping) Packing List Here, after logging.
- Backpack or duffel bag
- Hiking boots
- Eating utensils
- Mess kit
- Water bottle
- Personal first aid kit
- Rain gear
- Flashlight with fresh batteries
- Sleeping bag
- Foam pad
- Folding pocket knife
Most other items are furnished by the Troop, such as:
- Tents
- Plastic Ground Cloths
- Patrol Cook boxes
- Water Jugs
- Stoves
- Dining Fly
- Cook Kits
- Griddles
- Dutch Ovens
- Saw and Ax
- Backpacks (For High Adventures or campouts)
The Troop also maintains a well-stocked first aid kit.
CAMPING EQUIPMENT NOT TO BUY
- Sheath knives of any type are NOT allowed by BSA.
- Axes of any type are not needed. The proper use of the ax is taught to all scouts by our Troop leaders using Troop axes.
- No liquid fuel hand warmers or any other devices which use liquid fuel are allowed.
- Candles or any other flame lights are not allowed in tents.
- Absorbent cloth or canvas sleeping bags are not effective for cold weather camping.
- NO aerosol cans (insect repellents, deodorant, etc. - they can explode in campfires).