Troop 1191 – Monthly Campout Guidelines


The following guidelines pertain to all monthly campouts for Troop 1191 by Registered Scouts and Adults.


Meal Prep –

  • Each patrol will be responsible for buying and cooking their own meals during the campout. Meals are to be cooked at the campout – no canned dinners. Food group selections are encouraged. Patrol members will take turns buying the food. The cost of the food is divided equally among the patrol members who go on the campout. Food costs are typically $5.00 to $10.00 per scout.

  • Headcount, menu, cook, and buyer is planned the troop meeting before the campout.

  • If you plan to attend a campout and food has been purchased for you, you will owe the purchaser your share of the costs if you cannot attend the campout unless the purchaser is notified the Thursday before the departure to the campout. This applies to scouts and adults.


Departure from Jess Harben –

  • Please see Troop 1191 website for complete departure procedures.

  • All participants must provide parental permission prior to leaving on the event.

  • A Transportation fee of $5.00 will be collected from each scout who doesn’t have a parent attending.

  • Electronic devices such as personal stereos and hand held games are not permitted at scouting events.

  • Soft drinks (pop) are not acceptable beverages at campouts.

  • “Class A” uniforms (official scout shirt) must be worn when the troop is traveling, “Class B” (troop t-shirt) is worn in camp.


Camp Set Up –

  • There will be a Scout area and an Adult area. Scouts are not allowed in adult areas except when permission is obtained, or to seek the Scoutmaster or other adult in an emergency.

  • The Adult and Scout Quartermasters will distribute tents and other equipment from the trailer.

  • The troop has tents for all scouts to use. Adults can use their own tent or a troop tent.


While at Camp –

  • The Buddy System is always in effect – never go off alone. Inform an Adult before leaving camp area.

  • BSA Policy of “Two Deep Leadership” is strictly enforced.

  • All scouts are expected to participate in events scheduled for the campout. This includes formations, campfires and other schedules activities.

  • No food in tents.


Break Down of Camp and Return to Jess Harben-

  • All vehicles must depart at the same time. There will be no ‘come and go’ unless approved by the SM. Manpower is needed to set up camp on Friday and take down on Sunday.

  • If tents are wet you may be asked to take one home to care for. Set it up or hang it up until it is thoroughly dry. Return it to the Quartermaster at the next troop meeting.


Misc. –

  • If there is a problem or question at the campout, scouts should seek advice from their Patrol Leaders and Senior Patrol Leader, who is turn will seek advice from the Scoutmaster if needed.

  • The recommended list of gear for scouts to bring on campout can be found in the Scout Handbook.

  • *** BSA Rules do not permit camouflage clothing or gear. ***