Gauntlet Final Details

Dear Sec 2 campers,

Here's the long-awaited packing list. It's nothing new compared to what you need to bring for your usual camps.

GAUNTLET 2009 Packing List

Personal Packing List

Full Scout Uniform	X1 set
Black Leather Shoes	X1 pair
T-shirts and shorts	Minimum x3 sets
Socks	X4
Toiletries	X1 set
Talcum Powder	X1 bottle, small
Torch (with functional batteries)	X1 set
Eating Utensils w/ mug	X1 set
Mess Tin	X1 set
Log Book	X1 book
Test Card	X1 book
Writing Materials (pens, pencils, OHP markers, protractor)	X1 set
Watch	X1
Poncho	X1 piece
Groundsheet	X1 piece
Sandals/slippers	X1 pair
Cap/hat (optional)	X1
Medicine for self (if any)*	Subject to leaders’ inspection
Rags	Min. x3 pieces
Plastic Bags or ziplock bags	∞
Swiss Army Knife	X1

Personal Water Bottle (1.5l)

X1

Thermometer

X1

Group Equipment

8-men tent (working condition)	X1 set
Mallet	X2
Pegs	Store Item
Spars (pylons)	Store Item
Gadget poles	Store Item
Lashings	Store Item
Twine	Min. x2 balls
Canvas Sheets	Min x2 pieces
Tables (for kitchen shed & admin)	Min. x4
Benches	Min. x4
Pails	Min. x2
Jerry Can (for water)	Min. x1
Toilet Roll	Min. x3
Matchbox	X1 box
Group First Aid Kit (to include at least as many triangular and roller bandages as patrol members)	X1 set

For money, do not bring more than $10 per camper. Come with your EZ-link cards in case we get to go out of Ngee Ann (e.g. beach runs at Pasir Ris Park, etc...)

And here are the Camp Rules, just in case:

Ngee Ann Wichita Scout Troop Camp Rules and Regulations (estd. since 1994)

1. The Scout Law is the Law of the Camp

2. All campers and staff are to be dressed appropriately at all times

3. Participants are not allowed into ‘Out-of-bound’ areas

4. Respect the Camp Staff at all times

5. Upon meeting any camp staff, greet immediately without prompting

6. No Vulgarities and Fighting is allowed in this camp

7. No Vandalism of School/camp and public facilities

8. Smoking is NOT ALLOWED in this camp

9. Participants are NOT ALLOWED to wear sandals and/or slippers during the daytime; they are only allowed during bathing time and sleeping time.

10. Participants are advised to seek for First Aid if they are injured.

11. Report any sickness or injury to the Medical Officer-in-charge ASAP

12. Participants are to march or jog in a brisk and orderly fashion, as a Patrol, from point to point AT ALL TIMES

13. Participants are to maintain camp cleanliness and hygiene at all times

14. Participants are to wear their scarves AT ALL TIMES during training

15. Be friendly to Nature

16. No lights and movement in camp after Lights Out

17. No lamps, naked flames or flammable devices inside tents

18. No camp raiding (a.k.a. sabotage)

19. Participants are to maintain a strong sense of discipline AT ALL TIMES

20. Honesty and Integrity is expected out of all Campers and Camp Staff

Note: Participants who fail to comply with the Camp Rules and Regulations will be strictly disciplined.

Last but not least, here are some advice for my dear Campers:

1. Participants are advised to help one another and foster a strong team spirit

2. Please strongly waterproof your bags and equipment

3. When in doubt, ask. Ignorance is dangerous.

4. Do not bring more than $10 to camp

5. Do not bring expensive or restricted items. You are responsible for your own belongings and valuables.

6. Handphones can only be used outside of training hours.

7. Restricted items include, but are not restricted to, poker cards, games, snacks, etc…

8. BE PREPARED

Good Luck! and Sempre Alerta (Be Prepared)

YIS

Staunch Owl

Gauntlet Camp Chief