Due to a computer glitch, anyone who signed up for a t-shirt yesterday will need to sign up again. You can check the “Upcoming Events” page on our website to see if your scout’s name is listed as having signed up. If you don’t see his name (or yours in the case of adult leaders), please sign up again at http://troop24riverside.com/2016/06/t-shirt-sizes-needed-for-tesomas-campers/

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 must take the test.

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

Monday June 20 at 7pm
Wednesday June 22 at 7pm
Tuesday June 28 at 4pm
Thursday June 30 at 4pm

The Pav YMCA is located at 2947 Oak Park Ave. in Berwyn. When you arrive, let the front desk staff know that you are there for the Boy Scout swim test (you do not need to purchase a guest pass). Then proceed to the pool where you will check in with troop leaders and Scott Johnson, the YMCA aquatics director.

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.

Please fill out one of the following forms so we know who to expect each day:

June 20
June 22
June 28
June 30

Every year the Troop provides t-shirts for scouts (and adults) going to camp. Your scout will come home wearing a clean shirt, even if everything else is dirty! There is no cost to the scout family. Please let us know what size t-shirt your scout (or you if you are going as a leader) will need. Please fill out the form for EACH scout in your family, and each adult going to camp:

http://troop24riverside.com/2016/06/t-shirt-sizes-needed-for-tesomas-campers/

We held a meeting for parents covering everything you need to know about summer camp. There are links below for the documents that were discussed. If you were not at the meeting, please review the instructions carefully. The most important points:

• Schedule a medical exam ASAP because every scout (and adult) going to camp must have a medical form signed by a physician.
• Scouts need to select merit badge classes and submit their selections to Carrie Staubus.
• Bikes need to be inspected before camp.

1. Medical Form Parts A, B, C: Parents complete Parts A & B. A physician must complete Part C. http://www.scouting.org/filestore/HealthSafety/pdf/680-001_ABC.pdf See sample form for instructions on how to complete specific portions: Sample medical form. You can save the completed pdf on your computer to save time next year.

   MEDICAL FORMS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN JULY 1 SO THEY CAN BE COPIED AND ORGANIZED FOR CAMP. IF YOU CAN’T GET PART C (physician exam) DONE BY THEN, SUBMIT PARTS A and B AND PROVIDE 3 COPIES OF PART C BY JULY 10! NO EXCEPTIONS! DELIVER FORMS TO:

   Carrie Staubus
   3116 Maple Avenue
   Berwyn
   OR SCAN AND E-MAIL TO carrie@staubus.net

2. Print medical forms single sided please.
3. Insurance card – provide a copy of the front and back with medical forms.
4. Map to camp: http://clsr.samoset.org/resources/MapToCLSR.pdf (6-hour ride)
5. Address/phone number of camp:
   Scout’s Name, Troop 24, Camp Site – Fox (if you want to write but be sure it’s mailed early enough)
   5403 Spider Lake Road
   Rhinelander, WI 54501
   Letters are welcome; please do not send care packages
   715-365-3111 – Tesomas phone
   715-333-9849 – Tesomas fax
6. Parent guide: http://clsr.samoset.org/resources/TSCParentsGuide.pdf
   (DISREGARD PACKING LIST AND USE THE FOLLOWING INSTEAD)
7. Packing list – Scouts should pack so they know where everything is:
   Tesomas Packing List
8. Put your scout’s name on everything–AND WE MEAN EVERYTHING!!!
9. Scouts must wear Class A uniform (Scout shirt but not neckerchief) for travel to and from camp.
   Bring a wire hanger to hang the shirt during the week.
10. Advancement schedule – Be sure to check the level of difficulty (A is the most difficult and C is the least difficult). It is recommended that first-year scouts stick to levels B and C: http://clsr.samoset.org/resources/TSCAdvancement.pdf
11. Prerequisites – Be sure to check if there are any prerequisites for chosen merit badges: http://clsr.samoset.org/resources/TSCPrerequisites.pdf. Prerequisites should be done before camp starts.
12. Supplies for certain merit badges – basketry, leatherwork, etc. can be purchased at camp and billed to parent.
13. Troop’s merit badge book library – will be brought to camp for scouts to reference, but we suggest that you print out the workbook for each merit badge at http://meritbadge.org/wiki/index.php/Main_Page
14. First-year scouts – merit badge choices (cooking + 2 or 3 more B or C level classes, swimming if your son does not mind cold lakewater). See http://clsr.samoset.org/resources/TSCAdvancement.pdf
15. Additional fee – for shotgun merit badge ($25)
16. Special diet – is available, please make request no later than July 1, contact Carrie Staubus.
17. Bikes – It is HIGHLY recommended that all scouts bring bikes to camp to get around
    *Bikes MUST be inspected ahead of time. You may go to a local bike shop or the troop will schedule an inspection day – more info is forthcoming.
    ALL scouts MUST HAVE HELMET! It’s a BSA rule.
    Bike drop off is Saturday, July 16, at 2413 4th Ave, North Riverside (home of Tom Hartwig)
18. Microtrek: level 100 still has availability, contact Carrie Staubus to register.
19. Waivers:
    Waivers must be turned in to Carrie Staubus with the medical forms.
    Bike (BRING HELMET): http://www.troop24riverside.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/bike-agreement.pdf
    Rafting: http://clsr.samoset.org/resources/RaftingPermission.pdf (Microtrek 101 for 13 – 14 years)
    ATV: http://clsr.samoset.org/resources/ATVPermission.pdf (Microtrek 200 for 15 – 16+ years)
    Zip line: http://clsr.samoset.org/resources/ZipLinePermission.pdf (Microtrek 200 for 15 – 16+ years)
20. Scuba: http://www.northwoodshighadventure.com/programs/scuba.php
    You will need to provide to Camp Tesomas:
    Measurements – height, weight, chest, waist, inseam, shoe size
    PADI Medical Statement
    2 – 1 ½ x 2” size photos for certification card
    Participants will get more information mailed in early summer.
21. Camp map: http://clsr.samoset.org/resources/CLSRMap.pdf (Fox Campsite is #27 on the map)
22. Departure – (The round-trip bus fee is $100 and information will be provided soon). Meet in parking lot of Hauser (behind school) Sunday July 17 at 6:30 a.m. for a 7:00 a.m. departure.
23. IF YOU HAVEN’T COMPLETED THE SWIM TEST IN ADVANCE, YOU WILL NEED TO TAKE THE SWIM TEST UPON ARRIVAL. BRING SWIM TRUNKS AND TOWEL IN SEPARATE BAG ON BUS. (See Item 28.)
24. Lunch – Bring sack lunch or money for lunch going, and be sure to save enough money for lunch on the return trip (put $ in one envelope marked “Lunch on way to camp” and $ in a second envelope marked “Lunch on way home from camp”). DO NOT BRING FOOD TO STORE FOOD IN TENTS!!!
25. Trading Post – slushies and odds and ends – ~$30 is probably enough for whole week, including lunch going and coming unless your scout wants to buy a souvenir.
26. Return – the bus departs camp between 9:00 and 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 23. The scouts arrive back in Riverside in the Hauser parking lot at around 4:30 pm. They will use leaders’ phones to call as they get close and/or a Feedblitz will go out letting parents know when to meet the bus in the Hauser parking lot.
27. Cell Phones – signal is very weak; chances of loss and/or damage are significant. Do NOT bring cell phones.
28. Swim test – A Feedblitz will go out several weeks before camp to advise of when/where (probably the Pav YMCA in Berwyn). It’s best to complete before camp.
29. T-shirt size – Let us know your son’s t-shirt size when you submit merit badge schedule.
30. Expect your scout to be sent home with a tent or other equipment to clean and dry after camp.

On Thursday, May 26 at 7 pm, we will have a parent meeting about summer camp in the Social Hall downstairs from our troop meeting. At this meeting, we will give an overview of Camp Tesomas, discuss transportation, merit badge class selection, as well as answer any questions. This meeting is mandatory for parents of scouts attending Camp Tesomas for the first time. Parents of scouts who have not yet signed up, please attend to learn all about this outstanding camp which is the highlight of our scouting year.

We are looking to add a few adult campers to our summer camping trip to Tesomas. The dates are July 17-23, although you could split the week with another adult if your schedule does not allow you to attend for the full week. If you will be able to attend as a leader or chaperone, please register here: http://troop24riverside.com/2016/04/camp-tesomas-2016-leader-form/

If you have questions or would like more information, contact Carrie Staubus at carrie@staubus.net

All scouts and adults must have a current BSA medical form in order to attend summer camp or any other overnights or outings. Please schedule your physical now to ensure that you can get an early summer exam appointment. We need to send copies of medical forms to camp two weeks before camp.

When you turn in your medical forms, at the bottom of Part A you are asked what adults are authorized to take your scout to/from events. Please fill in: Any Troop 24 leader or parent, or a bus company hired by Troop 24.

Don’t forget to include the front & back of your insurance card.

BSA medical forms are available at this link:
http://www.scouting.org/filestore/HealthSafety/pdf/680-001_ABC.pdf

If you will be attending a high adventure program – ATV, Isle Royale, or Scuba, you must also review Part D of the form with your physician. Part D of the form is available at this link: http://www.scouting.org/filestore/HealthSafety/pdf/680-001_D_WB.pdf

Scuba participants must also have PADI medical statement completed and signed by their physician. Scuba medical forms: http://www.scouting.org/filestore/HealthSafety/pdf/680-001_D_WB.pdf

Due to a school conflict we are rescheduling the Parent Camp Tesomas meeting to May 26. By that time all of our new scouts will have had several chances to camp overnight and should know if they want to attend summer camp. The meeting will be at RPC at 7:00 on May 26. The meeting is mandatory if your scout has never attended summer camp before, and strongly encouraged for all parents. Questions? Contact Carrie Staubus at carriestaubus@earthlink.net.

There are 2 spots open for Scuba at Camp Tesomas, and we have 4 spots available for the ATV Trek (age 16 & older). Contact Carrie Staubus for more information at carriestaubus@earthlink.net