[trussell]

I was told by the scout leader yesterday that he would need to have 3 pair of shorts, 3 to 5 scout t-shirts, 3 formal B.S. shirts, and 3 to 5 pair of B.S. approved socks. If laundry facilities were available, my son would be happy to do it that way as he knows how to do laundry...but that’s not an option available to him.

[silverleaf]

That is a week long camping pack list, not a weekend trip
Do not succumb weakly to a “bossy” Mom
Talk to other parents about what the boys actually wear on a weekender camp trip
My bet is 2 outfits max, and that is if someone makes them change clothes

Also send a letter to the District about how your boy missed a WEEKEND camping trip because he didn't have 3 uniforms and uniforms socks and as an unemployed parent, you need a more inclusive and thrifty troop

Meanwhile your kid needs to get a JOB to pay for his supplies - pet sitting, plant sitting, light spring clean up yard work, making and selling rope woggles to sell at craft fairs or .....

[WinMod70]

“I was told by the scout leader yesterday that he would need to have 3 pair of shorts, 3 to 5 scout t-shirts, 3 formal B.S. shirts, and 3 to 5 pair of B.S. approved socks”

This is not remotely reasonable. My son started as a Tiger cub and is now an Eagle. He never possessed more than one complete uniform ever at one time and rarely did every piece fit properly. Full unifroms were used sparingly on camping trips. You need to get involved to help get this troop’s priorities in order or find another troop. Our troop would never ever deny a scout an opportunity to participate due to limitations in family finances.