Troop 24 is planning to participate in two large-scale events in April, so be sure to mark your calendars.  More details will follow soon.

Adventure Day III – Secrets of the Sagawau – A multi troop event sponsored by the Voyageur Trace District.  This is an excellent opportunity for new scouts to work on advancement requirements.

When? Saturday, April 16, 2016, beginning at 8:30am

Where?  The event will be located in the Cook County Forest Preserves in the Maple Lake

What?  A five-mile hike, canyon and fossil quarry tours, moraines, prairies, savannas, woods, bogs, streams.  An opportunity to work on the geology merit badge and other advancement requirements.  Lunch will be served.

“Old School Camp-or-ee” A multi troop event hosted by the Blackhawk District featuring unit competitions and skill building.  Events include:

• Firebuilding
• Logchopping & Sawing
• Ropes, Knots & Simulated Rescue
• First Aid
• Pioneering, Lashings & Shelter Building
• Compass Course

When?  Friday, April 22 early evening to Sunday, April 24 when camp breaks at 10am

Where?  Camp Lakota, 2050 Deep Cut Road, Woodstock, IL, US

What?  In addition to the group skills & challenges, troops will be responsible for their own meals.  There is a campfire and order of the arrow ceremony.