Camping Readiness Checklist These are the basic Camp Readiness indicators for Girl Scout troop camping. Each Scout's Troop and family should go through this inventory to help a girl prepare for camping.

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Emotional Readiness

• Is not afraid to be away from home or parents overnight and the parents are prepared to let their daughter go.
• Wants to go!
• Is willing to sleep, eat, and play with all girls, not just with best friends.
• Can cope with unknowns:
  • Strange places (outdoor bathrooms).
  • Darkness (no electricity).
  • Woods, night noises, spiders, bugs, worms.
• Can manage with little or no privacy.
• Doesn't always have to have own way - can give in gracefully without pouting.
• Can function as a member of a group
• Is willing to perform all camp kaper chart assignments without complaint.

Physical Readiness

• Has stamina, doesn't tire quickly.
• Is strong enough to carry own belongings, buckets full of water, pot of food, arm load of wood, etc.
• Has strength and coordination needed for planned activities, can sweep and mop a floor, hike "the mile," move tables and chairs, etc.

Has necessary skills, knowledge to:

• Can plan a simple trip, including making all preparations and shopping for supplies (for older girls).
• Can read and follow a recipe or a kaper chart.
• Can use kitchen implements
  • hand operated can opener
  • grater/peeler
  • paring knife
• Can wash dishes, wipe clean a kitchen/cooking area, and store food properly.
• Build a fire, and/or can cook on stove with adult supervision.
• Make a bed (roll up a sleeping bag on her own).
• Clean a toilet.
• Can sweep a floor.
• Operate a flashlight, camera, etc.

Has experience, proven ability to:

• Follow orders/instructions satisfactorily.
• Has previously participated in day trips and cookouts.
• Can be expected to accomplish camp jobs usually found on a kaper chart.
• Pack and re-pack her belongings and keep track of them.
• Can make good judgement calls when dressing for the weather.
• Understands and follows the buddy system.
• Can be depended on to make good choices with regards to own and others safety.
• Can remember to "Touch the Earth lightly" when visiting outdoors.