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 High Adventure Trip

The following message is for Troop 24 scouts in 8th grade or older and Troop leaders:
Hello Adventure Seekers,

The Troop 24 High Adventure trek is set and you are invited.  This summer we will be backing the pristine trails of Isle Royale from July 9 to July 15.  The cost will be $850 per person.  Camp Tesomas will provide the camping gear and you are responsible for your personal gear.  Scouts that are First Class and have graduated 8th grade are eligible.  Trained Leaders are also eligible.  

The Crew will consist of 10 people: 1 Tesomas Leader, 1 Troop 24 Leader (minimum), 8 Troop 24 Scouts (maximum).

A deposit of $200 will be accepted starting Thursday March 9 at the troop meeting.  After that checks may be left with me or placed in my mail box at 420 Herrick Road, Riverside.  Please send me an email or text that you have done so.  We will keep track of when deposits are made because we have a limited number of participants on the trek.  We may have a wait list so we need to know who paid and in what order.  Any Leader interested in going must make a payment as well.  The balance of the cost will be due on May 1.

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.  Thank you.

Yours in Scouting,

Bruce Robertson
Troop 24 High Adventure Chair

High Adventure 2023 Survey

Troop 24 is planning a high adventure trip for the summer of 2023. High adventure trips are for scouts who have graduated 8th grade and older and have achieved First Class rank before the start of the trip. Past Troop 24 high adventure trips have included backpacking at Philmont Ranch and Isle Royale, canoeing in the Boundary Waters, sailing at Seabase and nothern Lake Michigan, whitewater rafting and more. Please answer our survey if your scout is eligible to participate in our 2023 high adventure trip.

LINK TO SURVEY HERE

2020 Summer High Adventure Trip

The 2020 Summer High Adventure will be a backpacking trek around Isle Royale in northern Minnesota.

Participant requirements are 14 years old or graduated 8th grade and have earned the rank of First Class or above by March 1, 2020.

We have made special arrangements with Camp Tesomas to offer this trek because it is our scouts’ #1 choice. The trek will be either the week before our summer camp or the week after. The dates are July 6-11 or July 19-25. The cost will be around $750 for each scout. We do not anticipate the need for adult leaders.

Crew sizes are limited to 7 each. Interested scouts need to make a $50.00 deposit and choose a preferred week. If we receive more than 7 deposits we will form a waiting list and another crew if possible.

Crew positions will be awarded by order of deposits received.
Sign up and make your deposit here: 2020 Isle Royale Sign-up

Please contact Mr. Robertson with any questions or concerns.
Thank you.
Brobertson5152@aol.com

Scuba Leader Needed

Troop 24 has a high adventure trip scheduled at the BSA’s Seabase in the Florida Keys for June 24 to July 1, 2020. We are in need of at least one additional adult leader in order to take part in this trip. If we do have another leader commit to attend, we have three additional spots available for scouts. Scouts must be at least 14 years old, graduated 8th grade, and First Class or above in rank.

All participants must be Scuba certified before they go. Adults must be fully trained before the trip. We need a check delivered to Bruce Robertson by Saturday noon. Deposit Check must be for $1,000, payable to Troop 24. Balance must be paid by first of year and may run $1,000-$2,000, depending upon the number of participants, cost of air fare, hotel, and ground transportation.

Contact Bruce Robertson at brobertson5152@aol.com if you are interested.

2018 High Adventure White Water Rafting Trek

Register for The 2018 summer High Adventure trek today!

Troop 24 is going to the Smoky Mountains July 6th-14th, 2018 to Camp Daniel Boone for a white water rafting adventure of a lifetime! Five Rivers in Five Days each with Class III- IV rapids.  For more information go to : https://www.campdanielboone.org/5rivers.  This is a VERY popular and exciting trip and the Camp has limited spaces, so please register now so we can secure our trip.  This is a High Adventure Trek and scouts must be: a) First Class or above; b) Completed 8th Grade or 14 yoa by the June 1, 2018; and c) completed Swimming Merit Badge.

The final cost of the trip is expected to be around $650 per Scout. To reserve your spot on this awesome trip we require a $50 deposit by December 22.

Registration is limited so register your scout today!

Chaperones and Leaders may register here.

If you have any questions, please email Bruce Robertson at brobertson5152@aol.com.

 

2018 High Adventure Deposit – LEADER

Wisconsin River Trek – July 23 – 29, 2017

Troop 24 Scouts who have completed 8th grade and are First Class or above can participate in a high-adventure canoeing trip. This trip will be led by staff of Camp Tesomas, and will take place July 23-29, 2017 (the week following our summer camp). Participation in this trek is limited to 12 participants. The cost is $475 per person. This includes all equipment, staff support, transportation during the trek, and food. Participants must be strong swimmers, and some canoeing experience is helpful. Participants must pass the BSA swimming test prior to arrival at camp. The trek includes one day of training/orientation and 5 days of canoeing and camping, so participants should have a high level of physical fitness. Since this trek is led by Camp Tesomas staff, and has limited enrollment, at this time we are accepting registrations from Troop 24 Youth members ONLY (no adults or aged-out scouts). We will accept registrations on a first registered AND paid, first come basis. Due to the cost of the trek, please pay by check made out to Troop 24. You may bring this check to the next Troop meeting or contact Mrs. Staubus at carriestaubus@earthlink.net to schedule drop-off of your payment. Parents who can assist with transportation to or from Tesomas, please note this in the comments section of the registration form.
Register here: Wisconsin River Trek Sign Up

Isle Royale Crew

Our Isle Royale crew arrived safely at camp and are preparing to leave for the ferry ride from Copper Harbor to Isle Royale. Pictured below they pay homage to Lord Baden Powell.

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Isle Royale Crew: 5-mile Hike

Isle Royale Crew: Your High Adventure is just two weeks away! Are you ready to hike?

  • Backpacking is physically, mentally and emotionally demanding. Each person will carry a 35 to 50 lb. pack while hiking 5 to 12 miles per day in an isolated mountain wilderness.
  • Participants are encouraged to do several practice hikes before attending. You are expected to arrive in good physical condition and be ready for five strenuous and fun filled days of hiking.

The Isle Royale crew will meet on Saturday, June 25, at 10:00 a.m. at RPC for a five-mile hike. Bring your 35-50 lb pack, hiking shoes and walking stick.

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