Camp Tesomas 2023 Reminders

Bike Inspection
We strongly suggest that you get your bike inspected so that it is in good working condition to handle the off-road terrain all week at camp. Bring your bike inspection receipt to drop off. Bike inspection for camp will take place at Gears 2 You at the Riverside Train Station in Riverside. Please call Peter at 636-BikeFix (636)-245-3349 and make an appointment to have your bike inspected. Inspections are free.

Bike & Equipment Drop-Off
Bike drop-off is at Tom Hartwig’s yard at 2413 4th Avenue in North Riverside on Saturday, July 15 between 9 am and noon. Remember to bring a bike helmet, as it is required by Camp Tesomas. You also need to read and sign the Tesomas Bike Agreement.

If you have any troop tents or other troop equipment, please bring them to Tom Hartwig’s house any time this week or at the bike drop-off on Saturday. Please note that Tom’s correct address is: 2413 4th Avenue in North Riverside.

What to Bring
Please print and review the Troop 24 recommended Camp Tesomas Packing List 6/2023. Scouts should pack so they know where everything is. Put your scout’s name on everything–AND WE MEAN EVERYTHING! Scouts must wear Class A uniforms (Scout shirts but not neckerchiefs) for travel to camp. Class A uniforms are required for dinners at Camp Tesomas. Remember your scout book as we will have opportunities to work on rank advancement at Tesomas. If you have partial blue cards from merit badges offered at Tesomas, bring the partial blue cards so you can attempt to complete them at camp. You do not need blue cards for this year’s classes. The Troop will bring its large collection of merit badge booklets to camp and the purchase of merit badge booklets is optional. Bring proof of prerequisites that have been completed. Be sure to bring insect repellant and long pants & a long-sleeved shirt. When buying insect repellant, be sure it is NON-AEROSOL (aerosol sprays are very flammable and are not allowed at camp). You may bring a cell phone (at your own risk) and earbuds for use on the bus only. Please make sure that you have filled out the Signup Genius so that we know who is bringing tents and who needs a Troop tent. If your Scout is sharing a Troop tent it is not recommended that they bring a cot. Cots will not fit in the Troop Tents. Sleeping pads are the best option.

Medications
Scouts taking medications (prescription and non-prescription) should bring the meds in the original container in a Ziplock bag labeled with the scout’s name. If there are multiple medications for a scout, please include a note detailing the time, dosage, etc.
Please give the bags to a leader at bus drop-off on Sunday. The Tesomas medical office is available for scouts who need medication refrigerated or need other assistance. Please email Scoutmaster Dave Flassing if you have concerns.
Anyone who did not turn in their complete BSA medical form (with a copy of their health insurance card) MUST bring TWO copies on Sunday morning.
Scouts participating in a Microtrek program must bring their waivers completed, including parent signatures.

Snacks/Allergy Info
No snacks are allowed in tents – do not bring any extra food during the week. For the bus trip to camp, you should have a water bottle and if you wish a NUT-FREE, non-messy snack, such as a piece of fruit or two.

Money
The Scouts riding the bus will stop for lunch on the way to camp and on the return trip home. Scouts will either need to pack or purchase lunch on the ride to camp and will need to be able to purchase lunch when returning.

It is not required for you to send money with your Scout for the Trading Post. However, Tesomas has a very nice Trading post and the suggested allowance for snacks is up to each individual parent. $20.00 for snacks seems to be average for Scouts while at camp. The Trading Post does sell souvenirs like t-shirts, hoodies, hats, and other items, and if you would like your scout to be able to purchase any of those items it usually requires an additional allowance. The leaders will not hold Scouts’ money and are not responsible if it is lost or stolen. Scouts will receive a Camp Tesomas shirt from our Troop at no additional cost.

It is suggested that the lunch money be kept in a separate baggie, like a snack pack size, marked lunch, from money brought for the Trading Post.

Departure
Meet in the parking lot of Hauser Jr. High at 6:30 a.m. sharp on Sunday, July 16th to load gear and prepare for a 7:00 am departure.

Swim Test
Scouts who did not take the swim test in advance will be taking the test almost immediately after arrival. Bring swim trunks and a towel in a separate bag on the bus.

Return to Riverside
The scouts arrive back at the Hauser parking lot at around 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 22nd. They will use leaders’ phones to call as they get close and/or a group email will go out letting parents know when to meet the bus. The bikes usually get back to Riverside before the bus to give you an opportunity to pick up your Scout’s Bike early. A group email will go out with the arrival time of the Bike trailer.

Tesomas Website
Check out the Camp Tesomas website for more information.

Swim Tests for Summer Camp and High Adventure

Reminder: All scouts attending summer camp at Tesomas and adults attending Tesomas who intend to boat or swim should plan to take the Boy Scout swim test. The swim test is required every year, not just for new scouts. Everyone who intends to swim or boat must take the test. Scouts attending the Isle Royale Trek should also take the swim test now.

The swim test will be offered for Troop 24 members at the Pav YMCA (in Berwyn) on the following dates:

Monday, June 12th at 7:00 pm – sign up HERE
Wednesday, June 14th at 7:00 pm – sign up HERE

Scouts will need to bring swim trunks, swim goggles (recommended) and a towel. There is no fee for the Swim Test and you will not need to purchase a YMCA guest pass.

We may also offer an additional swim test date if needed. If you do not attend one of these test dates, you will be asked to take the test upon arrival at Camp Tesomas or you will be designated a non-swimmer.

Summer Camp at Camp Tesomas – July 16-22

It’s time to register for Troop 24 Summer Camp!!

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 start thinking about your merit badge choices by looking at the 2023 Tesomas Advancement Schedule. Eagle Quest is an alternative to merit badge classes and can help scouts earn rank advancement.

The cost for camp is $370. 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 received an e-mail with the amount. If it will be a hardship to pay everything at once, you can pay $185 now, with the remainder due by May 15. Troop 24 also has campership money available for scouts with financial hardship. Contact Scoutmaster Dave Flassing at flassing@yahoo.com for more information.

As in the past, we will charter a bus to take our scouts to camp. The cost will be $125 per scout (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 soon. The form that you need to take to your physician can be downloaded here:
BSA Medical Form

Please don’t wait until the last minute to register! Register for camp here:
Scout Summer Camp Registration

At this time, we are accepting adult registration from ONLY Leaders and Troop Committee Members. Leaders planning to attend Camp Tesomas, register here:
Summer Camp Adult Leader Registration
General questions about camp can be directed to our Summer Camp Coordinator, Rachel Schrier.

Summer Camp at Tesomas

Troop 24 will be attending Tesomas Summer Camp July 16-22, 2023. Here is the link to the Camp Tesomas website so you can read all about camp and see what programs and merit badges are offered: Camp Tesomas Website. The cost of camp will be $370 per scout, plus an additional bus fee for transportation. Our troop is already registered for summer 2023 – individual scout sign-up on our troop website will begin in spring. For those with financial hardship, camperships are available to pay a portion of this cost. Tesomas campership applications are due April 1. Here is a link to the form that parents should submit to be considered: Samoset Campership Application. Troop 24 also has campership money available for scouts with financial hardship who participated in our troop fundraising. Contact Scoutmaster Dave Flassing at flassing@yahoo.com for more information.

Tesomas program registration opens on March 15, and some programs have limited enrollment. Microtrek and Scuba are available at an additional cost for older scouts who are First Class rank and above. More information is available on the Camp Tesomas website. Email our Troop Camp Coordinator Rachel Schrier ASAP at rachelschrier@hotmail.com if you want to sign up for a Microtrek or Scuba program.

Some merit badge classes have limited enrollment: Climbing, Lifesaving, Kayaking, Canoeing, Small Boat Sailing, Archery, Rifle Shooting and Shotgun Shooting ($30 additional fee). If you wish to participate in one of these programs, email our Troop Camp Coordinator Rachel Schrier ASAP (before March 15 if possible) at rachelschrier@hotmail.com. Parents of crossover scouts should attend the parent information meeting our troop will hold Thursday, March 16 at 7pm to learn more about our troop and summer camp.

Camp Tesomas 2022 Reminders

Bike Inspection
We strongly suggest that you get your bike inspected so that it is in good working condition to handle the off road terrain all week at camp. Bring your bike inspection receipt to drop off. Bike inspection for camp will take place at Gears 2 You at the Riverside Train Station in Riverside. Please call Peter at 636-BikeFix (636)-245-3349 and make an appointment to have your bike inspected. Inspections are free.

Bike & Equipment Drop-Off
Bike drop-off is at Tom Hartwig’s yard at 2413 4th Avenue in North Riverside on Saturday, July 16 between 9 am and noon. Remember to bring a bike helmet, as it is required by Camp Tesomas. You also need to read and sign the Tesomas Bike Agreement.

If you have any troop tents, you must bring them to Tom Hartwig’s house by this Thursday. Please note that Tom’s correct address is: 2413 4th Avenue in North Riverside.

What to Bring
Please print and review the Troop 24 recommended Camp Tesomas Packing List 2022. Scouts should pack so they know where everything is. Put your scout’s name on everything–AND WE MEAN EVERYTHING! Scouts must wear Class A uniforms (Scout shirts but not neckerchiefs) for travel to camp. Bring a hanger for the shirt during the week. Remember your scout book as we will have opportunities to work on rank advancement at Tesomas. If you have partial blue cards from merit badges offered at Tesomas, bring the partial blue cards so you can attempt to complete them at camp. You do not need blue cards for this year’s classes. The Troop will bring its large collection of merit badge booklets to camp and purchase of merit badge booklets is optional. Bring proof of prerequisites that hae been completed. Be sure to bring insect repellant and long pants & a long-sleeved shirt. When buying insect repellant, be sure it is NON-AEROSOL (aerosol sprays are very flammable, and are not allowed at camp). You may bring a cell phone (at your own risk) and ear buds for use on the bus only. Scouts should bring their own tent unless they have requested use of a Troop tent.

Medications
Scouts taking medications (prescription and non-prescription) should bring the meds in the original container in a ziplock bag labeled with the scout’s name. If there are multiple medications for a scout, please include a note detailing time, dosage, etc.
Leader Todd Veltman will collect this medication and remind those scouts when to take their medicine. Please give the bags to him at bus drop off on Sunday. The Tesomas medical office is available for scouts who need medication refrigerated or need other assistance. Please email Scoutmaster Dave Flassing if you have concerns.
Anyone who did not turn in their complete BSA medical form (with a copy of their health insurance card) MUST bring TWO copies on Sunday morning.
Scouts participating in a Microtrek program must bring their waivers completed, including parent signatures.

Snacks/Allergy Info
No snacks are allowed in tents – do not bring any extra food for during the week. For the bus trip to camp, you should have a water bottle and if you wish a NUT-FREE, non-messy snack, such as a piece of fruit or two.

Money
The Scouts riding the bus will stop for lunch on the way to camp and on the return trip home. Scouts will either need to pack or purchase a lunch on the ride to camp and will need to be able to purchase lunch when returning.

It is not required for you to send money with your Scout for the Trading Post. However Tesomas has a very nice Trading post and the suggested allowance for snacks is up to each individual parent. $20.00 for snacks seems to be average for Scouts while at camp. The Trading Post does sell souvenirs like t-shirts, hoodies, hats, and other items and if you would like your scout to be able to purchase any of those items it usually requires additional allowance. The leaders will not hold Scouts money and are not responsible if it is lost or stolen. Scouts will receive a Camp Tesomas shirt from our Troop at no additional cost.

It is suggested that the lunch money be kept in a separate baggie, like a snack pack size, marked lunch, from money brought for the Trading Post.

Departure
Meet in the parking lot of Hauser Jr. High at 6:30 a.m. sharp on Sunday, July 17th to load gear and prepare for a 7:00 am departure.

Swim Test
Scouts who did not take the swim test in advance will be taking the test almost immediately after arrival. Bring swim trunks and a towel in a separate bag on the bus.

Return to Riverside
The scouts arrive back at the Hauser parking lot at around 4:00 p.m. on Saturday July 23rd. They will use leaders’ phones to call as they get close and/or a group email will go out letting parents know when to meet the bus.

Tesomas Website
Check out the Camp Tesomas website for more information.

Swim Tests TONIGHT at 7:30 pm

*We have several posts today so please be sure to read to the end.*

All scouts attending summer camp at Tesomas and adults attending Tesomas who intend to boat or swim should plan to take the Boy Scout swim test. The swim test is required every year, not just for new scouts. You should take the test UNLESS you completed the Swimming Merit Badge in 2022. Scouts and adults attending the Lake Michigan sailing trip or boating in Kankakee should also take the swim test prior to the trip.

The swim test will be offered for Troop 24 members at the Pav YMCA (in Berwyn) on the following dates:

Wednesday, June 8th at 7:30 pm – sign up HERE
Wednesday, June 22nd at 7:30 pm – sign up HEREe
Friday, June 24th at 7:30 pm – sign up HERE

Scouts will need to bring swim trunks, swim goggles (recommended) and a towel. There is no fee for the Swim Test and you will not need to purchase a YMCA guest pass.

If you do not attend one of these test dates, you will be asked to take the test upon arrival at Camp Tesomas or you will be designated a non-swimmer.

Swim Tests at Pav YMCA Wednesday, June 8 at 7:30 pm

*We have several posts today so please be sure to read to the end.*

All scouts attending summer camp at Tesomas and adults attending Tesomas who intend to boat or swim should plan to take the Boy Scout swim test. The swim test is required every year, not just for new scouts. You should take the test UNLESS you completed the Swimming Merit Badge in 2022. Scouts and adults attending the Lake Michigan sailing trip or boating in Kankakee should also take the swim test prior to the trip.

The swim test will be offered for Troop 24 members at the Pav YMCA (in Berwyn) on the following date:

Wednesday, June 8th at 7:30 pm – sign up HERE
Wednesday, June 22 at 7:30 pm – sign up HERE

Scouts will need to bring swim trunks, swim goggles (recommended) and a towel. There is no fee for the Swim Test and you will not need to purchase a YMCA guest pass.

If you do not attend one of these test dates, you will be asked to take the test upon arrival at Camp Tesomas or you will be designated a non-swimmer.

Summer Camp at Camp Tesomas – July 17-23, 2022

It’s time to register for Troop 24 Summer Camp!!

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 17-23. 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 start thinking about your merit badge choices by looking at the 2022 Tesomas Advancement Schedule.
The cost for camp is $330. 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 will receive an e-mail 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. The cost will be $125 per scout (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 17, and will return mid-day on Saturday, July 23.

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 soon. The form that you need to take to your physician can be downloaded here:
BSA Medical Form

Please don’t wait until the last minute to register! Register for camp here:
Scout Summer Camp Registration

At this time, we are accepting adult registration from ONLY Leaders and Troop Committee Members. Leaders planning to attend Camp Tesomas, register here:
Summer Camp Leader Registration

General questions about camp can be directed to our Summer Camp Coordinator, Rachel Schrier.

Start Thinking about Summer Camp!

Troop 24 will be attending Tesomas Summer Camp July 17-23, 2022. The cost of camp will be $330 per scout, plus an additional bus fee for transportation. Sign-up on our troop website will begin in spring. For those with financial hardship, camperships are available to pay a portion of this cost. Tesomas campership applications are due April 1. Here is a link to the form that parents should submit to be considered: Samoset Campership Application. Troop 24 also has campership money available for scouts with financial hardship who participated in our troop fundraising. Contact Scoutmaster Dave Flassing at flassing@yahoo.com for more information.

Tesomas program registration opens on April 1, and the following programs have limited enrollment. Microtrek and Scuba are available at an additional cost for older scouts who are First Class rank and above. More information is available on the Camp Tesomas website. Email our Troop Camp Coordinator Rachel Schrier ASAP at rachelschrier@hotmail.com if you want to sign up for a Microtrek or Scuba program.

Four merit badge classes have limited enrollment: Climbing, Archery, Rifle Shooting and Shotgun Shooting ($25 additional fee). If you wish to participate in one of these programs, email our Troop Camp Coordinator Rachel Schrier ASAP at rachelschrier@hotmail.com. New scouts will be participating in merit badge classes and programs which do not have limited enrollment. Parents of crossover scouts should attend the parent information meeting our troop will hold this Thursday, March 17 at 7pm to learn more about our troop and summer camp.

Camp Tesomas Reminders

Bike Inspection and Ax Yard
Bike inspection for camp will take place Tuesday, July 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Schrier’s house at 375 Uvedale in Riverside. We don’t want scouts to get to camp and have problems with their bikes, so please attend or have a family member bring your bike if you have a conflict. If you know that your bicycle needs repair you will need to bring the needed parts with you and we will repair the bike if possible. An Ax Yard will teach scouts how to safely use knives and axes. Scouts who participate will earn the Totin’ Chip which is required to possess or purchase a pocket knife at camp (mandatory for the Woodcarving Merit Badge).

Bike & Equipment Drop-Off
Bike drop-off is at Tom Hartwig’s yard at 2413 4th Avenue in North Riverside on Saturday, July 10 between 5 pm and 7pm. Remember to bring a bike helmet, as it is required by Camp Tesomas.

If you have any troop equipment (and ESPECIALLY tents), please bring it to the bike drop-off on Saturday.

What to Bring
Please print and review the Troop 24 recommended Camp Tesomas Packing List 2021. Scouts should pack so they know where everything is. Put your scout’s name on everything–AND WE MEAN EVERYTHING! Scouts must wear Class A uniforms (Scout shirts but not neckerchiefs) for travel to camp. Bring a hanger for the shirt during the week. Remember your scout book as we will have opportunities to work on rank advancement at Tesomas. If you have partial blue cards from merit badges offered at Tesomas, bring the partial blue cards so you can attempt to complete them at camp. You do not need blue cards for this year’s classes. Be sure to bring insect repellant and long pants & a long-sleeved shirt. When buying insect repellant, be sure it is NON-AEROSOL (aerosol sprays are very flammable, and are not allowed at camp). You may bring a cell phone (at your own risk) and ear buds for use on the bus only. Scouts must bring their own tent unless they have requested use of a Troop tent.

Medications
Scouts taking medications (prescription and non-prescription) should bring the meds in the original container in a ziplock bag labeled with the scout’s name. If there are multiple medications for a scout, please include a note detailing time, dosage, etc.
Leader Todd Veltman will collect this medication and remind those scouts when to take their medicine. Please give the bags to him at bus drop off on Sunday. The Tesomas medical office is available for scouts who need medication refrigerated or need other assistance. Please email tim@lauger.com if you have concerns.
Anyone who did not turn in their complete BSA medical form (with a copy of their health insurance card) MUST bring TWO copies on Sunday morning.
Scouts participating in a Microtrek program must bring their waivers completed, including parent signatures.

Snacks/Allergy Info
No snacks are allowed in tents – do not bring any extra food for during the week. For the bus trip to camp, you should have a water bottle and if you wish a NUT-FREE, non-messy snack, such as a piece of fruit or two.

Money
Scouts riding the bus will need money for lunch on the way to camp and money for lunch on the way home. Remind your scout to save back enough money to eat lunch on the return trip. Scouts may buy snacks at the Trading Post during the week. Souvenirs are available as well. $40-50 is the suggested amount to bring.

Departure
Meet in the parking lot of Hauser Jr. High at 6:30 a.m. sharp on Sunday, July 11th to load gear and prepare for a 7:00 am departure.

Swim Test
Scouts who did not take the swim test in advance will be taking the test almost immediately after arrival. Bring swim trunks and a towel in a separate bag on the bus.

Return to Riverside
The scouts arrive back at the Hauser parking lot at around 4:00 p.m. on Saturday July 17. They will use leaders’ phones to call as they get close and/or a group email will go out letting parents know when to meet the bus.

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