Unit 24 is planning a day trip to Upper Limits Climbing in Bloomington on Sunday, March 14. We will meet at Riverside Presbyterian Church at 6:45 a.m. to load, departing at 7:00 a.m. and returning to RPC at approximately 4:30 p.m.   The cost per boy is $40 for those pursuing the Climbing Merit Badge, or $30 for Rock Gym 101 (those who already have the merit badge). The permisison slip and money are due by Friday, March 5. Spaces are limited, so please return your forms early to ensure your spot. Forms may be turned in at the Troop meeting, or to Mrs. Gmitro.

A scout must be First Class or higher rank to attend this outing. Waivers are required by the facility. Scouts should bring a sack lunch and wear t-shirt and shorts, covered by sweat shirt and comfortable pants. Boys attending the merit badge class must obtain a merit badge book (available at the Scout Store), know the knots, and be able to answer the questions in the book. These will be covered in the mandatory scout meeting.

Some websites on knots are:

www.animatedknots.com
www.animatedscoutknots.com
www.2020site.org/knots.

The merit badge counselor at Upper Limits will not sign off on the first aid requirements so scouts will have to secure the first aid merit badge prior to or after the course in order to complete the full badge requirements.

Contact Dawn Gmitro with any questions.