Please remember that there is NO troop meeting this week. We hope you have a fun Spring Break and Happy Easter.

Here is a summary of Troop 24 special events:

April
April 1 – Camp Tesomas Campership Applications due (for those with financial need)
April 3 – Troop Committee Meeting 7pm at RPC (Adult volunteer planning meeting – new members always welcome!)
April 4 – Information Meeting for scouts and parents about Philmont 2019 Trek, 7pm at RPC
April 5 – Parent Information Meeting about Summer Camp (during troop meeting)
April 6 – Campfire and Patrol activities at Riverside Scout Cabin 7pm to 8:30pm
April 15 – Volunteer opportunity at Lions Club Chicken Dinner
April 20-22 – Climbing and Shooting Campout at Ingersoll Scout Reservation
April 26 – Boards of Review
April 28 – Hofmann Dam River Rats Service Project
April 29 – Service Project at the Boulevard

May
May 4-6 – Order of the Arrow Spring Fellowship Campout (members and elected scouts only)
May 17 – Spring Court of Honor
May 18-20 – White Pines State Park Campout
May 28 – Riverside Memorial Day Ceremony
May 31 – Boards of Review

June
June 1-3 – Kankakee State Park Campout

July
July 4 – Pizza Booth Fundraiser
July 8-14 – Whitewater Rafting Trip at Camp Daniel Boone (older scouts only)
July 15-21 – Summer Camp at Camp Tesomas

Philmont backpacking – June 12 to June 24, 2019

Philmont…Scouting’s Premier High Adventure! The Pinnacle. Yes, whitewater rafting is first this summer but now is the time we must commit to Philmont for summer 2019. We have been awarded a trek through the Philmont lottery system for the ultimate adventure next summer, June 12 to June 24, 2019. This is such a highly sought after high adventure that scouts from around the world regard it as the most satisfying and memorable time of their scouting days. It is extraordinarily special! The history is unsurpassed, the scenery is spectacular, and the challenges build on that unique scout character. However, we must now make a deposit of $100 per scout and $100 per leader to reserve our trek otherwise we will forfeit our spot. The total fee will be $970 for the 12 day trek; plus a cost for transportation. In order to participate, the Scout must be at least First Class rank; 14 years of age OR 13 years of age and an 8th grade graduate by June 12, 2019.

We will have an initial scout and parent meeting Wednesday, April 4th at 7pm at the Riverside Presbyterian Church Social Hall. In the meantime, please check out the Philmont website and make your deposits by April 10th. Troop contact is Bruce Robertson: brobertson5152@aol.com

***REGISTRATION IS FULL FOR BOTH SCOUTS AND ADULTS***
Anyone who registers will be placed on a wait list.
Scout Philmont Sign-Up
Adult Philmont Sign-Up

Shoot! Climb! Rappel! Zip Line! Camp! Join your fellow scouts for an exciting and fun filled weekend at Ingersol Scout Reservation near Peoria, Illinois.  Scouts will spend Saturday morning  climbing the 50 foot climbing tower, rapelling down or zip-lining.  The afternoon will be spent either shooting rifles or shotguns.  Ingersol Scout Reservation is located about 200 miles away.

The cost of this trip is  $55.00.  This will cover the cost of camping, all activities at ISR,  meals on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday.  Scouts should bring money to purchase their Friday dinner on the way up to Ingersol.

Scouts should be prepared to leave from RPC on Friday, April 20, 2018. Departure time to be determined at a later date. Scouts should be back in Riverside by early afternoon on Sunday, April 22, 2018.

We will need both leaders and chaperones/ drivers to make this fun event happen.  Please consider joining Troop 24 scouts on this fun event.

Registration for this event will close on April 11, 2018.  Don’t miss out on this fun event!  Register below:

Scout Form

Leader/Chaperone/Driver Form