Camping – Schiff Scout Reservation
Fall camping with scouts is to learn all the camping basics. Building a fire, cooking off the fire, hiking, identifying wildlife, learning proper campsite safety, pitching tent, and fun campfire songs and skits. This year we will be at the Schiff Scout Reservation a 400 acre camp located in the Long Island Pine Barrens at Wading River. This campground is unique in that it is only for scouts!
Logistics
- Dates: October 7th-9th
- Where: Schiff Scout Reservation – Akela & Lion Sites
- Physical Address: 1606 Wading River Manor Rd, Wading River, NY 11792
- Phone: 516-797-7600
- Arrival: Friday, October 7th 4-5 pm
- Departure: Sunday, October 9th 11:00am
- Menu: Food is included (Bring a bag dinner for the first night)
Camping Schedule
Friday, October 7th
- 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Arrive & Set Up Tents
- 7:00 pm – Campfire & Opening Ceremony
- 8:00 pm – Hot Dogs by the fire
- 10:00 pm – Quiet time begins
Saturday, October 8th
- 8:00 am – Flags Up
- 8:30 am – Breakfast & Clean Up
- 10:00 am – Hike with Mr. Joe
- 11:00 am -12:00 pm – Den Break Out Sessions
- 12:30 pm – Lunch
- 1:30 pm – Kickball game in the field
- 2:30 pm – S’mores
- 3:00 pm – Scavenger Hunt & Free Time
- 5:00 pm – Dinner/Dessert & Clean Up
- 7:00 pm – Campfire- Songs & Skits
- 9:00 pm – Cracker Barrel Snacks
- 10:00 pm – Quiet Hours
Sunday, October 9th
- 8:00 am – Flags Up
- 8:30 am – Breakfast & Clean Up
- 9:00 am – Break down & Clean Up
- 11:00 am – Depart
Camping Menu
Friday, October 7th
- Taco in a Bag
- Snack: S’mores and Cracker Barrel
Saturday, October 8th
- Breakfast
- French Toast or Egg in a Hole
- Sausage & Bacon
- Fruit
- Lunch
- Assorted Cold Cut Sandwiches
- Chips and Fruit
- Dinner
- Grilled Chicken and London Broil
- Corn on the Cob
- Baked Potato Bar
- Tossed Salad and Dinner Rolls
- Dessert
- Pineapple Upside Down Cakes
- Baked Apples, Banana boats and S’mores
- Cracker Barrel (Grapes, Cheese, Carrots)
Sunday, October 9th
- Breakfast
- Mini Cereals
- Mini Muffins
- Fruit
Camping Checklist
Camping Equipment
- ▢ Dinner in a bag for Friday
- ▢ Tent (stakes and hammer)
- ▢ Waterproof Ground Cloth or Plastic Sheet
- ▢ Sleeping Bag, Pillow, Air Mattress or Pad
- ▢ Mess Kits for Each Family Member (reusable cup/mug, plate & cutlery)
- ▢ Lanterns and/or Flash Lights
- ▢ Extra batteries
- ▢ Folding camp chairs
- ▢ Hiking Pack w/ mini first aid kit
- ▢ Reusable water bottle or Canteen
Clothing
- ▢ Class A Uniform
- ▢ Class B
- ▢ Sweatshirt
- ▢ Hat
- ▢ Poncho/Raincoat
- ▢ Pajamas
- ▢ Change of Clothes
- ▢ Extra Socks
- ▢ Well-fitting Sneakers
- ▢ Towel
Toiletry Kit
- ▢ Toothpaste & Toothbrush
- ▢ Brush/Comb
- ▢ Washcloth & Towel
- ▢ Soap
Personal Extras
- ▢ Firs aid kit
- ▢ Insect Repellent
- ▢ Sunscreen
- ▢ Sunglasses
- ▢ Binoculars
- ▢ Scout handbook
- ▢ Notebook & Pencil
- ▢ Outdoor Activities (Frisbee, ball, etc.)
- ▢ Card games/board games
- ▢ Wipes
- ▢ Earplugs
Personal Extras
- ▢ Kiln dried firewood
- ▢ Roll of Paper towels
- ▢ Garbage bags (lawn & kitchen)
