Troop 24′s annual summer camp will be at Camp Tesomas, north of Rhinelander, Wisconsin (about 6 hours from Riverside). Traditionally, almost all our scouts attend summer camp, and we highly recommend that new scouts attend camp. The dates for this year’s camp are July 16-22. More information about the camp is available here: Camp Tesomas Website

Younger scouts (current 5th, 6th, 7th graders) will take merit badge classes. For our 5th grade scouts particularly, our leaders will discuss their options with them and make recommendations. You can select merit badge choices on the 2017 Tesomas Advancement Schedule and turn it in at troop meeting or email to our camp coordinators (addresses below). For older scouts who are 1st Class and above, several other options are available including Microtreks. Please contact our summer camp coordinators to sign up for these programs NOW since there is limited enrollment.

The cost for camp is $295. (A late fee may of $15 may be added soon) Because many scouts have popcorn credits, the camp fee should be paid by check made out to Troop 24. Checks can be turned in at a Troop meeting. Scouts with popcorn credit were e-mailed with the amount. If it will be a hardship to pay everything at once, you can pay $150 now, with the remainder due by May 15.

As in the past, we will charter a bus to take our scouts to camp. We anticipate the cost to be $100 (which is in addition to the cost of the camp). We will also be transporting bicycles to camp. More information about the bus and bike transportation will be available later. The bus will leave about 7:00 a.m. on Sunday morning, July 16, and will return mid-day on Saturday, July 22.

All scouts will need an updated BSA medical form, signed by a physician (Part C) prior to going to camp. Please make your doctors’ appointments now. The form that you need to take to your physician can be downloaded here:
BSA Medical Form
Scuba participants will also need the PADI medical form.

Please don’t wait until the last minute to register! Register for camp here:
Scout Summer Camp Registration
Leaders and Troop Committee Members planning to attend Camp Tesomas, register here: Adult Summer Camp Registration

General questions about camp can be directed to our Summer Camp Coordinators, Carolyn Lach at clach@northpark.edu or Gina Scheidler at scheidler.gina@gmail.com.