The bus left Camp Tesomas at 9:30 this morning. We will update you of estimated arrival time later today. Scouts who are given troop gear like tents, coolers, and tarps will need to take them home to clean and dry them, and return them to RPC this Tuesday between 6:00 and 7:00 p.m.
Our scouts arrived safely and have the campsite set up:
Please be at Hauser Junior High in Riverside by 6:30 a.m. (parking lot in back of school) to load the bus on Sunday, July 21, 2013. The bus will depart promptly at 7:00 a.m.
The bus will stop for a fast food lunch. Everyone needs money or lunch or a sack lunch. The bus will also stop on the way home, so save back enough money to eat!
If your scout is bringing medication, please complete the medication form. Liz Gomorczak will collect medication and form the morning of departure. The form is available here: http://clsr.samoset.org/resources/MedicationForm.pdf
Don’t forget your bike helmet if you haven’t already dropped it off with your bike. The camp will not allow you to ride without one.
Tomorrow, July 18, will be the scouts’ last chance to complete the swim test prior to camp. This applies only to scouts who have been to camp in a prior year. New scouts and anyone who has not tested already will have to complete the swim test at Tesomas. For anyone who signed up for a previous test date but didn’t show up, you have one more chance. For those who have not signed up, please see if you can make it to the Riverside Swim Club at 3:00 on Thursday.
Please be at Hauser Junior High in Riverside by 6:30 a.m. (parking lot in back of school) to load the bus on Sunday, July 21, 2013.
The bus will depart promptly at 7:00 a.m.
If your scout is bringing medication, please complete the medication form. Liz Gomorczak will collect medication and form the morning of departure. The form is available here: http://clsr.samoset.org/resources/MedicationForm.pdf
Don’t forget your bike helmet if you haven’t already dropped it off with your bike. The camp will not allow you to ride without one.
If you haven’t paid for the bus or bike, please do so as soon as possible.
The cost for the bus to camp is $100. For families who have two scouts, the second scout pays $75. Bus fees can be paid online by WePay at https://www.wepay.com/events/bus-to-camp-tesomas-july-21-27-2013, or by check dropped off to Liz Gomorczak.
The cost per person for the bike transportation is $15. This can be paid by check or at WePay: https://www.wepay.com/events/bike-transportation-to-camp-tesomas-july-21-27-2013. Every scout also has to sign a Bicycle Usage Agreement required by Camp Tesomas. Please print a copy of the form (available at http://www.troop24riverside.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/bike-agreement.pdf) and deliver it to our Camp Coordinator, Liz Gomorczak.
If you would like to write to your son/sons, please use the following address. Be sure to mail correspondence early in the week to ensure it’s received before checkout. Please do not send food or “care packages.”
Camper’s Name, Unit 24
Tesomas Scout Camp
5403 Spider Lake Road
Rhinelander, WI 54501
Here’s a list of what to bring to camp:
http://www.troop24riverside.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/tesomas-packing-list.pdf
Here’s a link to the troop’s website with all the camp details:
http://troop24riverside.com/category/camp-tesomas/
Last, if an emergency arises, you may reach the camp at the following phone number or e-mail (place camper’s name and unit number (Troop 24) in the subject heading) and the Camp Director will ensure that the camper receives the message:
715-365-3111
camp@samoset.org
For his Eagle project, Abraham O. is building bat houses for a church camp. Scout assistance is needed this week to stain the wood prior to assembly. Scouts can sign up for Wednesday morning, 9-11 a.m., or Thursday morning, 9-11 a.m. The work will take place at 207 Northwood in Riverside. Scouts should wear grubby clothes, and gloves will be provided. Scouts can be dropped off at 9:00, but Abraham’s family will provide a ride home to any scout who needs transportation. Service hours for rank advancement will be given. One adult (leader or parent) is also needed for each morning. Adult volunteers – please contact Nancy Hopkins at nmhopkins1@comcast.net.
Sign up for Wednesday here: http://troop24riverside.com/2013/07/eagle-project-form-wednesday-july-17/
Sign up for Thursday here: http://troop24riverside.com/2013/07/eagle-project-form-thursday-july-18/
Every Boy Scout summer camp requires scouts to take a swim test to determine their swimming ability. Usually this test is done at the same time we’re trying to set up tents and get settled in our campsite. Tesomas gives us the option to have our older scouts (all except first-year scouts) tested prior to arriving at camp. After the swim test scouts are placed in one of three categories:
The Riverside Swim Club has generously agreed to allow scouts to complete the tests under the supervision of their lifeguards. To be considered a “swimmer” scouts must be able to:
1. Jump feet first into water over the head in depth, level off, and begin swimming.
2. Swim 75 yards in a strong manner using one or more of the following strokes: sidestroke, breaststroke, trudgen, or crawl.
3. Swim 25 yards using an easy, resting backstroke.
4. The 100 yards must be completed in one swim without stops and include at least one sharp turn.
5. After completing the swim, rest by floating.
Completing the swim test in advance will save a great deal of time on the first day at camp. Please sign up to take the swim test at one of the following three times:
Saturday, July 13, 10:00 a.m.
Monday, July 15, 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 18, 3:00 p.m.
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