Camping is the heart of the Scouting program and through experiences in the outdoors, Scouts build character, learn important new skills, practice leadership, and build the character values of the Scout Oath and Law. The Lewis & Clark Council operates four camps - Camp Joy, Camp Sunnen, Camp Vandeventer, and Camp Warren Levis - that each offer something unique for your Scouts and your unit...

The Southwest Illinois area has a long history of providing great Scouting programs to youth. In fact, the Lewis & Clark Council continues to enhance our four Scout camps to serve even more youth in Scouting. Although our camps continue to change, the values of the Scouting program have stayed just as vital as ever. The programs offered at our council camps are known as some of the best around, and we encourage all Scouts, Scouters, their families and friends, to take advantage of the opportunities available at our camps and explore these beautiful properties first-hand.

Our camps host many large Scouting events including Cub Scout Day and Resident Camp, Boy Scout and High Adventure camp, Haunted Hayride, Rendezvous, Webelos Outdoor Weekend, National Youth Leader Training, and Wood Badge. Districts often utilize the camps for Camporees, Cuborees, and trainings. Troops, Packs, and Crews are encouraged to camp out and take part in the great programs offered throughout the year. Facilities are also available for rental from community organizations, chartered partners, and businesses, often at rates more reasonable than those offered by other facilities. It's easy to see that the Lewis & Clark Council camps offer something for everyone.

Camperships are available for Boy Scout Summer Camp, Cub Scout Day Camp, and Cub Scout Adventure Camp.
Please follow this link to complete the form and submit it online.

New to Camping?

Not sure what you need to attend a Boy Scout Camp???

With just a few items, you'll never want to leave the outdoors!

Anyone attending pack campouts is encouraged to take Youth Protection Training!

Essentials -

Tent
Sleeping bag or two blankets
Air mattress or pad
5 gallons water (per family per night for cooking and cleaning)
2 quarts drinking water and bottle (per person per day)
Stove and fuel (propane, butane, white gas)
Cooking equipment (pots, pans, plates, cups, utensils, can opener, etc)
Food, drinks, snacks, dish soap, garbage bags
Rain gear, weather-appropriate clothing, jacket
Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, sunscreen, toilet paper, etc)
First aid kit, whistle
Scout book, class A uniform

**If you don't have one or more of the above items, please ask! Many experienced campers have extras! Sharing is always an option, especially cooking gear.

Other equipment -

Folding table, chairs
Easy-up or shade cover
Fire wood, matches, marshmallow roasting sticks
Games (badmitten, volleyball, chess, board games, etc)
Flashlight, camera, batteries
Paper towels, aluminium foil, garbage bags
Pocket knife (bears and webelos only, with whittling chip card)
Treats for your den leader
Rope, twine, duct tape, bug spray
Hiking boots, hat, stocking cap (to sleep in)
Lantern, compass
Cooler for drinks, bread, chocolate bars, ICE
2nd Cooler for raw meat, ICE

Items NOT to bring -

Electronics (Cell Phones, Games, CD players, MP3 players, etc)
Axe (adult use only)
Pets
Firearms
Alcohol, tobacco
Campers/5th Wheels
Generators

Camping tips:

*Keep your meals simple. Possibly bring prepared food to warm.
*Using paper plates and plastic utensils will save time doing dishes.
*Allow the boys to help with cooking and cleaning, it builds ownership of their experience.
*Keep your cooler in the shade, not the sun!
*Plan and prepare meals with another family.

The Guide to Safe Scouting is a great resource for BSA policies and procedures.

Attachments
Icon	File Name	Comment

	Guide to Safe Scouting 4_4_11.pdf
	Tour Plan Application.pdf

Weekend List of Gear

Weekend Camp Equipment List

Sleep	Required in Your Pocket	Wear to Campground
1/2 or Personal Tent Groundcloth Sleeping pad Sleeping bag Pillow	Paper, Pen, Kleenex ID w/Emergency #s Pocket Knife-Totin' Chip	___ Scout Uniform** Uniform Shirt Neckerchief & Slide Uniform Shorts Uniform Belt







** Scout uniform must be worn to campground and on the return trip.

___ Patrol Food	___ Personal Toilet Items	___ Backpack
___ Brown Bag Lunch (Sat.)	___ Personal First Aid Items	___ Compass
___ $5-$7 for Sunday Lunch	___ Personal Medications	___ Whistle
___ Sunscreen	___ Flashlight & Batteries	___ Chapstick
___ Insect Repellent	___ Sunglasses	___ Water Bottle

You May Want	You May Need	CLOTHING
___ Chair	___ Raingear	___ Jacket	___ Underwear
___ Power Bars	___ Plastic Bags	___ Sweatshirt	___ Hat
___ Moleskin	___ Pack Cover	___ Long Pants	___ Socks
	___ Rope - 25 feet	___ Gloves	___ Sneakers - if walking in hiking boots.
	___ Duct Tape	___ Pajamas	___ Sneakers - if walking in hiking boots.

Do Not Bring Electronic Items

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New to Camping?

Weekend List of Gear

Weekend Camp Equipment List

Sleep

Required in Your Pocket

Wear to Campground

Do Not Bring Electronic Items