Don’t Miss Camp Owasippe!
Welcome Back Troop 24!
Summer might be over but your adventure with Troop 24 is just beginning!
This campout is already filling up with Scouts! Don’t forget to sign YOUR SCOUT up for our very first campout at the PTAC’s resident Camp Owasippe in Twin Lake, Michigan. Camp Owasippe was the United State’s VERY FIRST Scout campground and has more than 4,800 acres for campers to explore. The Troop hasn’t been to Camp Owasippe in more than 4 years so this will be a new and exciting experience for every Scout!
Who: Scouts and Parent Chaperones!
We can not go on these campouts without parent chaperones, so please sign up.
First and Second year Scout parents are encouraged to sign up and learn more about our fun and exciting adventures.
When: Sept. 27th-29th
*Plan to leave RPC between 3:30-4pm, Friday afternoon.
*Campers will return to RPC between 1:30-2:30pm Sunday afternoon
What: The Pathway to Adventure Council is hosting a special weekend at Camp Owasippe where Scouts can explore a variety of activities like
- Rifle
- Shotgun
- Archery
- Climbing
- Canoeing
- Kayaking
This will also be a great time to catch up with your Scout friends, work on rank advancements, and have a great time with the Troop.
How Much: $40.00
*We will be stopping for dinner on the way to camp so please plan to send $10 with your scout for Friday dinner.
Registration: Time flies and registration closes on Sept. 8th, so register today!
Scouts – register HERE
Leaders/Chaperones – Register HERE
Registration will close on Sept. 8th.
*We will always try to accommodate late registrations but please note that any late registrations for this campout will be charged a $15 late fee. So don’t wait, sign up today!
LET’S GO CAMPING at Camp Owasippe!!!
Welcome Back Troop 24!
Summer might be over but your adventure with Troop 24 is just beginning!
Our first campout this fall will be at the PTAC’s resident Camp Owasippe in Twin Lake, Michigan. Camp Owasippe was the United State’s VERY FIRST Scout campground and has more than 4,800 acres for campers to explore. The Troop hasn’t been to Camp Owasippe in more than 4 years so this will be a new and exciting experience for every Scout!
Who: Scouts and Parent Chaperones!
We can not go on these campouts without parent chaperones.
First and Second year Scout parents are encouraged to sign up and learn more about our fun and exciting adventures.
When: Sept. 27th-29th
*Plan to leave RPC between 3:30-4pm, Friday afternoon.
*Campers will return to RPC between 1:30-2:30pm Sunday afternoon
What: The Pathway to Adventure Council is hosting a special weekend at Camp Owasippe where Scouts can explore a variety of activities like
- Rifle
- Shotgun
- Archery
- Climbing
- Canoeing
- Kayaking
This will also be a great time to catch up with your Scout friends, work on rank advancements, and have a great time with the Troop.
How Much: $40.00
*We will be stopping for dinner on the way to camp so please plan to send $10 with your scout for Friday dinner.
Registration: Time flies and registration closes on Sept. 8th, so register today!
Scouts – register HERE
Leaders/Chaperones – Register HERE
Registration will close on Sept. 8th.
*We will always try to accommodate late registrations but please note that any late registrations for this campout will be charged a $15 late fee. So don’t wait, sign up today!
Water Sports and Motorboating Merit Badge
Troop 24 is offering both merit badges for the first time. The class is limited to 8 Scouts so that 4 can work on Motorboating and 4 can work on Water Sports then switch activities. The cost of the outing will be $45 per scout which will cover fuel for the boats as well as breakfast and lunch on Friday. Please plan to send extra money with your scout for Thursday’s dinner as we will stop on our way to Lake Geneva.
We will leave from RPC on Thursday, August 1st at 5:00pm. We will stop for dinner then arrive at the Snyder’s where we will have a campfire. We will be staying in the Snyder’s Lake Cottage (not in tents). Friday will be spent on Lake Geneva and we plan on being done by 3:00pm returning to RPC approximately 5:30pm on Friday. Please click on the links provided here to see the requirements for both merit badges. Please review these with your scout.
Motorboating https://meritbadge.org/wiki/index.php/Motorboating
Water Sports https://meritbadge.org/wiki/index.php/Water_Sports
This Merit Badge event is only open to Troop 24 Scouts who already have the Swimming Merit Badge. Registrations are being accepted only for the first 8 scouts to sign up. You can check on the Troop 24 Website “Upcoming Events” page to make sure your registration was fully submitted and accepted.
If you have a PFD that your son likes to wear please feel free to send it with them. If not we will have PFD’s for everyone. Make sure that they pack a swimsuit that they can tie, towel, and sunscreen.
In addition to our leaders Mr. Hartwig and Mr. Snyder, we are looking for 2 adult drivers, preferably adults who will stay for the entire event and participate as chaperones. Please sign up on the Adult Form if you can help with this event.
Here are links to the forms:
SCOUT FORM:
Water Sports & Motorboating Merit Badge Overnight 8/1/2019 SCOUT FORM
ADULT FORM:
Water Sports & Motorboating Merit Badge Overnight 8/1/2019 ADULT FORM
Kankakee ~ Last Campout ~ Sign Up Today
Don’t miss out on the last campout before summer! Your Scout will earn valuable camping nights needed for rank advancement AND go on a 20 mile bike ride, needed for the camping merit badge. This is always an awesome campout filled with fun for all!
Registration closes Sunday June 2nd!
So don’t wait – Register Today!
When: Friday June 7th-June 9th
Where: Kankakee State Park
Canoeing/Kayaking: The canoeing/kayaking will be a 12-mile, 3-5 hour trip on Saturday, outfitted by Reed’s.
- Scouts MUST be First Class or above in order to canoe or kayak.
- Scouts MUST have earned the Swimming Merit Badge in order to canoe or kayak.
- Kayaking is recommended for scouts with kayaking experience. Scouts will be in single kayaks and will need to be fit/strong enough to paddle for the full 12 miles.
- Scouts must print and have a parent sign the Reeds waiver in order to participate.
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Bicycling: The biking will be done on a 10.5 mile paved bike path through the park.
- Biking is available for scouts who are Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, or older scouts who have not earned the Swimming Merit Badge, or those who do not want to canoe/kayak.
- Scouts must wear a helmet to bike.
- Scout parents must make sure that the scout’s bicycle is in good working order prior to the outing.
- In order to offer two activities we need parent volunteers to participate.
Logistics
- We can’t do this trip without parent volunteers to help drive scouts to and from the campout and attend the bike ride so please sign up if you can.
- Scouts should plan to be at RPC on Friday June 7th @ 4:15pm.
- All cyclists will need to attend bring their bike and helmet!
- All First Class & above who are canoeing/kayaking will need to bring a completed Reeds waiver
Registration
- Leaders & chaperones Leader/Chaperone Registration form
- Scouts register here
Kankakee River State Park Biking, Canoeing & Kayaking Campout Signup Available – June 7-9, 2019
Please join Troop 24 on our last campout of the season at Kankakee River State Park, leaving Friday, June 7, and returning Sunday, June 9.
Scouts should come prepared to camp in tents for two nights. We have two activities planned (we will need several parent volunteers to sign up as leaders/chaperones in order to have enough adults for this outing):
Canoeing/Kayaking: The canoeing/kayaking will be a 12-mile, 3-5 hour trip on Saturday, outfitted by Reed’s.
- Scouts MUST be First Class or above in order to canoe or kayak.
- Scouts MUST have earned the Swimming Merit Badge in order to canoe or kayak.
- Kayaking is recommended for scouts with kayaking experience. Scouts will be in single kayaks and will need to be fit/strong enough to paddle for the full 12 miles.
- Scouts must print and have a parent sign the Reeds waiver in order to participate.
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Bicycling: The biking will be done on a 10.5 mile paved bike path through the park.
- Biking is available for scouts who are Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, or older scouts who have not earned the Swimming Merit Badge, or those who do not want to canoe/kayak.
- Scouts must wear a helmet to bike.
- Scout parents must make sure that the scout’s bicycle is in good working order prior to the outing.
- In order to offer two activities we need parent volunteers to participate. If you are able to attend this outing and help out by either chaperoning the biking or the canoe/kayaking we would really appreciate the help. Or if you can drive scouts either to or from this outing; please consider helping our leaders in this way. If you would like to attend, please fill out the Leader/Chaperone Registration form; if you are willing to help drive, please indicate on your Scout’s Registration form your willingness to drive. The nice thing about Kankakee is that it is only about 1-hour drive, so you can join whenever it works in your schedule.
Logistics:
- Please drop your Scout, their bike, bike helmet, and gear off at RPC at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. We will return about noon on Sunday.
- Scouts who are canoeing or kayaking must print and have a parent sign the Reeds waiver in order to participate.
- Scouts must have a bike helmet if they are biking.
- Deadline for signing up for the outing is Sunday, June 2.
- The Scout cost for this outing is $75 per scout for canoeing (2 per canoe) or $85 per scout for a single kayak.
- We will provide transportation for the all bikes in one of the two Troop trailers.
- All participating Scouts must return equipment and participate in clean up at 7:00 pm on Thursday, June 13 at RPC.
- Please fill out a form for each scout and each leader/chaperone. Scouts and Leaders must register and pay by Sunday, June 2.
To register:
- Leaders & chaperones Leader/Chaperone Registration form
- Scouts register here
- Register each participant separately if you have multiple family members interested in attending.
Don’t Miss Your Chance to earn the Elusive Horsemanship Merit Badge!
Horsemanship is one of those badges that most Scouts never earn. It can be difficult to find a facility, a counselor, and is one of the more costly MB classes once you find it. We are excited to have found the Millbrook Horse Ranch, to offer this elusive Merit Badge to our Scouts. Our weekend will be packed with fun and adventure and we hope your Scout can join us!
This is a great campout for SOOOOOO many reasons!
- We get to set up camp ON the ranch!
- Millbrook has a huge fire area to make awesome bonfires. Is anyone getting hungry for S’Mores???
- Saturday Scouts will work on the Horsemanship merit badge and everything will be covered in class, no prerequisites.
- Saturday evening hayride.
- The ranch is only an hour south of Riverside so travel times will be short!
When: May 10th – May 12th
*Scouts will meet at RPC on Friday at 4:15pm for a 4:30pm departure.
*Scouts will return Sunday morning.
-We plan to be back at RPC by Noon so your Scout can celebrate Mother’s Day with family. We will text/email with ETA when we leave camp and Scouts may also call when they get close to Riverside
Price: $140.00
*This includes the merit badge class, trail rides, hay ride, bonfires, food, and travel.
Registration: Will close Sunday May 5th, 11pm.
ALL SCOUTS Register HERE
Horseback Riding ADULTS Register HERE
Non-Horseback Riding ADULTS Register HERE
Although there are no prerequisites (yes – everything will be covered in the class!) feel free to get a jump start on the merit badge, please see below
- You may find the merit badge worksheet is HERE.
- HERE is a slide show with information needed to complete the merit badge.
- THIS is a link to information about additional horse breeds.
Please email Troop24Events@gmail.com with any questions.
