Items to bring to YSA Conference

Holcomb Valley Scout Ranch is located in the mountains above Big Bear Lake in the San Bernardino National Forest . Elevation is approx. 7,000 feet. Daytime temperatures will be warm but the nights are chilly, so dress accordingly.

Accommodations will be metal cots in canvas tents on wooden platforms. Hot showers are available with new toilet facilities at each campsite including electricity. Most activities will be held outdoors so be prepared. Cell phones won't get very good reception in camp but a pay phone is available.

PERSONAL ITEMS :

• Sleeping Bag and pillow
• Jacket
• Sweatshirt
• Change of clothes (long pants, shorts and shirts)
• Shoes and/or hiking boots
• Hat
• Sunglasses
• Toiletry Kit (toothbrush and toothpaste, soap, towel, chapstick, etc.)
• Flashlight (extra batteries)
• Sun Screen
• Insect repellant
• Watch
• Water bottle
• Personal first aid kit

 

OTHER PERSONAL ITEMS :

• Camera
• Paper and pencil
• Scriptures
• Baseball glove
• Ear protection
• Mountain bike

 

WHAT NOT TO BRING :

• Weapons including sheath knives, switch blades, guns, etc.
• Glass or breakable items of any kind
• Matches, candles, liquid or gas fuels or fireworks