This summer Troop 24 will be going to Camp Tesomas for our fifth year, and it is always a fun, productive and memorable time for all who attend. It’s not too late to register, although the cost now will be $305 per scout. If you have not yet made your payment, or if you have other questions contact Carrie Staubus at carrie@staubus.net.

Scouts register here: http://troop24riverside.com/2016/02/camp-tesomas-form-2016/

Leaders/Adults register here: http://troop24riverside.com/2016/04/camp-tesomas-2016-leader-form/

The Tesomas advancement schedule for 2016 is now available at this link: http://clsr.samoset.org/resources/TSCAdvancement.pdf

Please start thinking about what merit badge classes or activities you would like to do. The following merit badge classes have limited enrollment: Archery, Climbing, Rifle Shooting and Shotgun Shooting (extra $25 fee). These classes are difficult classes and only recommended for those who have been Boy Scouts for several years. If you would like to sign up for one of those classes, you should email Mrs. Staubus soon to secure a spot. Other classes have open enrollment, and you may sign up after our meeting about summer camp. To read about difficulty levels and prerequisites for classes, see the page 21-22 of the Leader Guidebook available here: http://clsr.samoset.org/resources/TSCGuidebook.pdf

Keep in mind that some classes such as Personal Management and Personal Fitness have 12 or 13 week prerequisites that you should begin NOW if you want to complete the merit badge at camp.