Troop 24 is planning an overnight camp-out at Kankakee River State Park, leaving Friday, September 11 and returning Sunday, September 13.

Scouts should come prepared to camp in tents for two nights.   We will be canoeing and kayaking on Saturday.

Canoeing/Kayaking:  The canoeing/kayaking will be a 12-mile, 3-5 hour trip on Saturday, outfitted by Reed’s.

• Scouts MUST have earned the Swimming Merit Badge to attend this outing, no other activity is being offered.
• Kayaking is recommended for scouts with kayaking experience. Scouts will be in single kayaks and will need to be fit enough to paddle for the full 12 miles.
• Scouts must print and have a parent sign the  Reeds waiver in order to participate.

Logistics:

• Please drop your Scout off at RPC at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. We will return about noon on Sunday.
• Scouts must print and have a parent sign the  Reeds waiver in order to participate.
• Scouts must have the Swimming MB.  If not, please do not sign up for this outing.
• Deadline for signing up for the outing is Sunday, September 6.
• The Scout cost for this outing is $40 for food/camp fee, and $34  for canoeing (2 per canoe) or $46 for a single kayak.
• If you have your own canoe or kayak you must arrange transportation of it to/from the campout and Reeds.

Please fill out a form for each scout and each leader/chaperone.

Contact Susan Lynch with questions.

Scout Form
Leader/Chaperone Form