September 20-22, 2013

Forest Glen Preserve, Westville, IL

Do you have what it takes to Survive?

• Depart RPC 4PM Friday September 20 – Return to RPC  Sunday September 22  ~2:00 PM.
• Cost:  $45/scout
• We will need several parents willing to drive and participate (3 hrs away) for this fun filled weekend.  (no cost for leaders/chaperones)
  • Scouts sign up here
  • Leaders/Adults sign up here
• Deadline Monday Sept. 9.  (late sign up is not an option due to camporee registration deadlines!!!)

We have a Scuba opportunity for all our newly certified scouts, or for anyone who is a PADI-certified diver. Put your new knowledge to use on Sunday, September 15, at the Haigh Quarry near Kankakee. We will be attending with DJ’s Scuba (Brookfield), who will provide the equipment, admission to the quarry, and a light lunch for the scouts. We will leave RPC at 11:00 on Sunday, September 15, dive at about 1:00, and return by late afternoon. DJ’s will provide all the equipment except mask & snorkel (you will need to provide your own, and they have a 15% discount on purchases for scouts). If you have your own fins, great; otherwise, fin rental would be an additional $5. The cost will be $65 (no fins) or $70 (with fins). Adult scout leaders are also welcome and can take advantage of the scout pricing. All participants must have their PADI cards with them. (If scouts certified at Tesomas by Klein Scuba have not received their cards, please contact Klein at 705-675-6722 or kleinscuba@aol.com) Everyone participating will need to be fitted at DJ’s for equipment prior to the outing. We will arrange a time when we know who is attending.

Sign up here: http://troop24riverside.com/2013/08/scuba-outing-to-haigh-quarry-september-15-2013-form/

THE DEADLINE TO SIGN UP IS SEPTEMBER 2!

The Des Plaines Valley Council is offering training for Den Chiefs on September 14. A den chief is basically an assistant to a den leader for a Cub Scout den. This position would qualify as a “position of responsibility” to meet the rank advancement for Star, Life & Eagle. This is a great job for a scout with a younger brother in Cub Scouts, but can work for any scout who is willing to commit to attending the den meetings for a particular den (usually once per month). Interested scouts can sign up for the training, and should also contact Scoutmaster Hartwig or Asst. Scoutmaster Rogers about being assigned to this position as a troop job. More information about the training is available here: http://www.bsa-dpvc.org/Training/TD/DenChief.php

UPDATE: Scouts should be sure to bring their books to the scout cabin so we can update our computer records and get those eligible ready for Boards of Review. Also, each scout should bring a weiner roast stick to roast hot dogs.

The first Troop meeting of the year will be at the Scout Cabin on Friday, September 6. Scouts should be dropped off at the Scout Cabin at 7:00 p.m. and picked up on Saturday morning by 9:00 a.m. (scouts can call for pick-up). Scouts should come prepared to sleep in tents for the night. A light breakfast will be served on Saturday morning. There is NO COST for this outing, but we need to know how many to plan for, so we’re asking that you sign up in advance at http://troop24riverside.com/2013/08/scout-cabin-campout-form-september-6-2013/

The Aurora Sportsmen’s Club offers youth programs in shooting sports on the first Saturday of the month through October (September 7 and October 5). Scouts who have incompletes in Archery, Rifle Shooting, or Shotgun Shooting can use this opportunity to complete the marksmanship requirements for these merit badges. Scouts need to bring the incomplete blue card to the range. Scouts who are interested should contact the Club directly. More information is available here: http://www.aurorasc.org/disciplines/youth

The Pav YMCA in Berwyn will be offering programs for both Swimming and Lifesaving Merit Badges. Usually the only easy way to get these merit badges is to go to summer camp. For any scouts who have not earned these badges, this is a great opportunity, as both are Eagle-required badges*

Swimming – September 15 & 22: noon to 3:00 p.m. $20
Lifesaving – November 17 & 24: noon to 3:00 p.m. $20

For more information, contact the PAV YMCA, or sign up in-person at 2947 Oak Park Avenue, Berwyn.

*Eagle requirements:
Swimming OR Hiking OR Cycling
Lifesaving OR Emergency Preparedness