The Boy Scouts of America now require each scout and adult leader to fill out a medical form ANNUALLY. (The old medical forms were good for three years for anyone under age 40.) The form is available here. Parts A & C must be filled out by the parent (assuming that you know your scout’s immunization dates). You must also provide a photocopy of both sides of your insurance card. Parts A & C are required for all scouts, and for participation in any scouting events. Part B is to be filled out by your physician, and is required for any outing longer than 72 hours; therefore, each scout going to Camp Mach must have a current physical exam and turn in the form with Part B signed by a doctor. Camp Mach scouts should turn in a copy of the medical form (please keep the original for your records) to Nancy Hopkins.

During the Troop meeting on Thursday, April 9, there will be a video presentation about Camp Mach by the Des Plaines Valley Council. New parents should attend the meeting if possible. For photos of Camp Mach from previous years, please visit our photo gallery.

Troop 24’s annual week-long camp at Camp Mach-Kin-O-Siew in Elcho, Wisconsin is scheduled for Sunday, July 26 through Saturday, August 1.

Scouts who just crossed over have until April 30 to sign up at the “early bird” price of $235. The Troop purchased enough slots for all the new scouts at this price. If there are any remaining spaces after April 30 they will be offered to all scouts on a first come-first served basis. The regular price for camp is $260. The deadline for signing up is Thursday, May 28. Traditionally, all or almost all of our newer scouts have attended Camp Mach their first year in the Troop. Please visit our photo gallery to view pictures from past trips to Camp Mach. Permission slips with payment should be turned in at a Troop Meeting or given to Nancy Hopkins.

Reminder:  Tonight is the last chance to turn in permission slips and check for Camp Mach at the reduced price of $235.  The regular price is $260.  The permission slip is available here.

Thursday, January 29, will be the last day you can turn in permission slips for Camp Mach for the reduced price of $235.  (The regular price will be $260.)  Eleven scouts are signed up so far.  We had 35 scouts at Camp Mach last year.  The permission slip can be downloaded here.  Checks should be made payable to Troop 24.  You can bring the form and check to Thursday’s meeting, or drop it off to Nancy Hopkins.

Troop 24’s annual week-long camp at Camp Mach-Kin-O-Siew in Elcho, Wisconsin is scheduled for Sunday, July 26 through Saturday, August 1.

The cost per scout is $235, if paid by January 29, or $260 if paid after January 29. The deadline for signing up is Thursday, May 28. (Scouts who cross over in February will have additional time to pay the “early bird” discounted rate of $235.) Permission slips with payment should be turned in at a Troop Meeting or given to Nancy Hopkins.

Anyone who would like to share their photos of Camp Mach on our website, please send them to Nancy Hopkins. In particular, do any of the leaders have a good group photo?

If any of you are not able to find homes for the “lost” articles that came home with your scouts from Camp Mach, please bring them to the first Troop meeting of the year (September 4). We’ll have a “lost and found” area for scouts to look for missing items.

A message from one of our fearless Camp Mach leaders . . .  “Everyone made it safe and sound to camp.  The mosquitos aren’t as bad as we thought.  Aside from a few bouts of mild homesickness, all the boys are having a great time, keeping busy and learning alot.”

Don’t forget that scouts travel in full Class A uniforms (including neckerchiefs and hat, but no sash). They will be wearing their uniforms for breakfast and dinner every day at camp.

If your scout forgets anything, or if you need to send something to him at camp, John Plunkett will be leaving for camp early Wednesday morning. He is willing to take items up if he gets them by Tuesday evening. Please contact John if you need to send anything up to Camp Mach.