CHAPTER THREE

EQUIPMENT AND CARE

 EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES EQUIPMENT

Camp Bay Breeze has a shed on property that holds the limited equipment and supplies that
are available for the week of camp. Any equipment or supplies must be signed up through the
equipment manager. When returning equipment it must return in the same condition that it was
received in.

We can not guarantee that any items on these lists will be available. Much of our equipment is
on loan from local troops or personal resources.

Supplies each unit receives in the unit bucket:

1 - bucket 2 - handwashing stations 2 - rolls of toilet paper

5 - trash bags 1 - bottle of hand sanitizer 1 - roll of paper towels

2 - hand soaps dispensers 1 - container of disinfectant wipes 1 - spray bottle of disinfectant

1 - watermelon knife 5 - pairs of scissors 1 - ziploc bag of crayons

20 - pencils 2 - pencil sharpeners 20 - colored pencils

3 - bottles of glue 25 - paint brushes Safety pins for SWAPs

Possible craft supplies: ** Other items may be available from year to year – Just Ask!

Construction paper Fabric paint Beads

Paint brushes/sponges Wiggly eyes Embroidery floss

Fabric Ribbon Pom poms

Felt Pipe cleaners Feathers

Popsicle sticks Self-adhesive jewels Gymp

Sequins Straws Yarn

Supplies available in shed: **Must be checked out. First come, first serve.

Aluminum foil Trash bags Toilet paper

Toilet brushes Paper towels Rubber gloves

Dish detergent Bleach Hand soap

Matches Charcoal Salt and pepper

Fire buckets Latrine buckets Broom

Mallets Dishwashing tubs

Equipment available in shed: **Must be checked out. Priority determined by equipment

manager and director. Ask if you need something specific.

Water coolers EZ-ups Tents

Dutch oven Box oven Camp stove

Can opener Cooking utensils Pie irons

Propane

Leaders supply list: **Work with other adults in the unit to determine who will bring.

Cooler Bulletin board/ Kaper chart Water cooler

EZ-up Adult camp chairs Clothesline

Clothespins Cooking utensils Bowls

Pots/pans Can opener 2 tarps

Dish towels Oven mitts Tongs

Adult scissors Roasting sticks

 Gear needed at camp: **All campers should bring these items with them to camp on Monday.
Items will remain at camp until Friday.

Back pack Day pack Complete change of clothing

Refillable water bottle with strap Hat 2 bandanas

Plastic covered padding to sit on Rain poncho or coat with hood 4 clothespins

Bucket hat or ball cap for SWAPS Sharpie marker Mess kit

Personal overnight gear: **All campers staying for the Wednesday overnight should bring
these items with them to camp. All personal equipment should fit into one bag, so each scout
can carry her own gear. School backpacks work well, leaving hands free to carry sleeping gear.
Ziploc freezer bags are a camper's best friend. Mark all items with the camper's name.

Complete change of clothes for Sweatshirt or jacket as the Sleepwear: Sweat suits/short sets
Thursday evenings can get cold work well. No nightgowns or
1-piece pj’s.

Sleeping bag Pillow 2 bandana

Washcloth/hand towel/soap in a Brush/comb/hair items as Flashlight: check batteries and bulb

plastic bag needed. prior to bringing to camp.

An insulating layer/foam pad: Toothbrush/paste/floss/small Medications: must be in original

exercise mats work great. cup in a plastic bag container that is labeled with
directions and camper’s name,

Bug spray and sunblock may be

brought for the overnight.

In General:

No valuables should be brought to camp.

No radios or electronic games. Cellular phones are for adults and teen volunteers only
No glass containers or aerosol spray cans.
No sandals, open toed shoes, slip-ons: closed toe shoes & socks that cover the ankle only.
No food, gum or candy packed in personal gear bags, as this will attract wildlife.
Avoid scented items, they attract insects.

A Girl Scout who packs her own bag, knows what she has and where she can find it
Caring for equipment:

Much of our equipment is on loan from local troops or personal resources. We are grateful to
have these resources available to us and do not want to lose them. Please treat the equipment
as if it were your own. If you are unsure of how to use a piece of equipment please ask. If a
piece of equipment breaks while you are using it please notify the equipment manager for
further instructions.

Box oven - must be used inside of the fire ring. Place heated charcoal on an aluminum pie pan
for easy clean up. Bottom of the oven will be hot after use; move with caution.

Camp Stove - hand-wash the burners, the cooktop and the case with warm, soapy water. Let all
of the stove parts dry upside down. Don’t use an oven, engine or tire cleaner on a camp stove.
Don’t leave water inside your stove; a dry stove is a good stove.

Can opener - put the can opener, gears-down, into a jar, then add enough vinegar to cover the
working parts. Wait at least a few minutes, you should start to see some satisfying bubbles
coming off of the gears. With a soapy toothbrush, give everything a scrub, then rise. Dry the
metal gears with a dish towel.

Cooking utensils - soap the exterior of metal pots and pans for easier clean up after cooking
on a campfire. Utensils should be washed in hot water with dish soap and rinsed with clean
water. 1 tablespoon of unscented bleach per 1 gallon of water creates a 50-200 ppm sanitizing
solution that can be used for soaking utensils.

Dutch oven - apply non-stick cooking spray to the inside prior to using. After using, scrape out
all of the food and wash your Camp Dutch Oven by hand with hot water. You can use a small
amount of mild detergent. Dry your Camp Dutch Oven and lid thoroughly with paper or cloth
towels. While the cookware is warm, rub a very light layer of cooking oil onto the surface. Use a
paper towel to wipe the surface until no oil residue remains.

E-Z- UP - always use an E-Z UP Roller Bag or E-Z UP Cover Bag for protection during storage
or transportation. Although the top is designed to remain on the frame during storage, let the top
and frame dry completely before closing or storing to avoid mildew. Use E-Z UP Weight Bags or
E-Z UP Stakes to secure your shelter when set up and in-use as windy conditions can arise at
any time. Lower E-Z UP in the evening and during severe weather to decrease the possibility of
damage due to high winds and/or rain.

Pie irons - applying non-stick cooking spray to the inside of both iron plates prior to using. After
using, scrape out all of the food and wash with hot water. Dry thoroughly with paper or cloth
towels. While the cookware is warm, rub a very light layer of cooking oil onto the surface. Use a
paper towel to wipe the surface until no oil residue remains.
Tents - choose a suitable campsite and use a footprint (tarp) to protect the bottom of your tent.
Take care during setup and use – read the instructions and be gentle with poles and zippers.
It’s important to use both hands when zipping and unzipping to protect the zipper and fabric.
Leave boots and dirty gear outside the tent. Shake it out or sweep it out. Push the tent poles-
don’t pull them. If the tent poles are inserted through fabric loops or sleeves along the exterior of
the tent, push the poles out the opposite end, rather than pulling them toward you. When pulled,
the shock cord separates the poles, which can snag and rip the material. Properly disassemble
and store the tent – never store a wet tent. Chances are your tent got some kind of wet while
you used it, so find somewhere to let it air out before packing it back up. Drape it over a picnic
table, big rock, or bush, being careful not to rip the material. When it’s properly dry and ready to
be packed, roll the tent instead of shoving it into the bag to protect the mesh, zippers, and other
bits and pieces. If your tent isn’t completely dry when you have to go, make sure to unpack it
and air it out before storing it at home. Learn more about proper tent storage here.

Water coolers - should be washed in hot water with dish soap and rinsed with clean water. 1
tablespoon of unscented bleach per 1 gallon of water creates a 50-200 ppm sanitizing solution
that can be used for sanitizing water coolers. Place the sanitizing solution in the cooler, cover
with the top, shake thoroughly then allow the solution to sit in the cooler for 15 minutes. Pour out
the solution, rinse the water cooler with water, then allow it to air-dry before use.