What do I bring to NOAC?
Jan 10th, 2012 by WahissaLodge
What to Pack
Scout Uniform
- Field Uniform
- Scout shorts or pants
- Scout shirt, short-sleeve casual
- Scout khaki web, or leather belt
- Scout socks
- Scout hat or conference cap
- Order of the Arrow sash
Activities Uniform
- NOAC T-Shirt, Contingent T-shirt, or Scout Shirt
- Scout shorts or Pants
- Scout khaki web leather belt
- Scout socks
- Scout or conference hat
Participants when attending shows, training seminars, and meals should be in their full Scout Uniform. The activity uniform may be worn during recreational events such as extreme sports, games, or afternoon activities.
It’s suggested to pack at least six days (conference length) of activity clothes not including travel days. Follow up with your contingent leader regarding travel days and what to wear.
Travel Uniform
While traveling to and from NOAC aboard planes, trains, buses, or automobiles, youth and adult leaders need to wear the official Scout Uniform per their BSA tour permit. Your contingent leader will adviser that Arrowmen need to bring for pre and post conference travel.
Recommended Personal Equipment
- Beach towel (towels are not to be taken from residence halls)
- Personal water bottle
- Medications
- Emergency phone numbers (including work #’s)
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Deodorant
- Underwear
- Soap/Shampoo for shower
- Towels/wash clothes for showers (prepare for at least six days)
- Sleep clothes
- Sun glasses
- Shaving kit
- Alarm clock
- Small portable fan (most dorms will not have AC)
- Notebook and pen or pencil, for note taking during training
- Camera
- Phone/Phone charger
- Spending money (NOAC merchandise, snacks, food during travel days)
