Luge registration closes this Sunday Jan. 7th, 2018 so if you haven’t signed up yet, now’s your chance!

Luge weekend is sure to be an exciting outing filled with thrills and excitement as our scouts “sled” down the 850′ track and the hit the pool for some relaxation afterwards.

The cost of this trip is $115. (This includes the luge ticket, hotel accommodations, Saturday dinner and Sunday breakfast.)

Scouts sign up HERE

For more details about this trip, click HERE.

***Please remember that 8th grade Hauser students may be required to attend mandatory testing on Feb 3rd, so if that’s you, we’ll catch you next time.

Happy New Year to our Troop 24 family.  The New Year holds many exciting adventures for Troop 24 Scouts so don’t miss out.

High Adventure abounds in the rush of white water rafting July 6th-14th for all scouts of First Class and above, age 14 by June 1 or 8th grade graduate, and swimming merit badge.  Space is extremely limited so don’t wait any longer.  https://troop24riverside.com/2017/12/2018-high-adventure-white-water-rafting-trek/

It’s Cold Out and time to enjoy the Arctic weather at the Muskegon Luge Outing February 3-4.  There are still spots available but don’t delay, Sunday, Jan 7 is the last date to register!!!!  Please check the dates against the RBHS Eighth Grade Placement Exams.  https://troop24riverside.com/2017/12/luge-reminder-dont-wait/

We need Scouts to fill out our Lost Boys Patrol to participate in the 2018 DesPlaines Valley Klondike Derby on January 20 at Bemis Woods.  It’s time to bring the Klondike Trophy back to Troop 24 so sign up today.  We will prepare the sled and review our scout skills in the coming meetings.  https://troop24riverside.com/2017/12/klondike-derby-saturday-january-20-2018/

Thursday’s January 4 Meeting will only be for those scouts working to complete their Scout or Tenderfoot ranks.  Leaders will be available to review your advancement requirements and help with your scout skills.  Thursday at 7pm at RPC.  The next regular meeting will be January 11.

Luge weekend spots at Muskegin Winter Sports Complex are filling up fast!

Sign up NOW before the holidays to make sure you get a spot to this winters HOTTEST event!

On Feb. 3rd & 4th, Troop 24 will be heading up to the Muskegon Winter Sports Complex  for an exciting day of learning to luge on an olympian designed course!

Scouts will leave Riverside Saturday morning, eat lunch on the drive up and will enjoy 2 ½ hours on the Luge course in the afternoon. After Luging, Scouts will head to the hotel where they will enjoy swimming, pizza dinner and a great time hanging out. Scouts will head back to Riverside Sunday morning after breakfast and hope to be home between Noon-1pm.

Registration closes January 7th, 2017 – no exceptions!

The cost of this trip is $115. (This includes the luge ticket, hotel accommodations, Saturday dinner and Sunday breakfast.)

Scouts sign up HERE

The track provides an Olympic thrill with the safety of the participant in mind. Top speeds of approximately 30 mph are possible from the public start area located about 3/4 of the way up the track.  The 850’ track was designed by three-time Olympian Frank Masley and consists of six curves and two starting areas. Coaches are on hand to teach and assist both beginners and those who have slid before.  Scouts will have a 2.5 hour session, which will include lessons and coaching.

Check out the very cool video at this url: http://www.msports.org/luge

Boys will need to be able to carry a 25-40 lb sled up [lots of] stairs to starting area.

OTHER:

-The luge insurance provider requires ALL luge participants to show proof of health insurance and a signed waiver in order to  participate in luge on our track.

-Due to the nature of this event, we will only be able to process refunds until registration closes on Jan. 7th, 2018. Once registration has closed (Jan. 7th, 2018) we will no longer be able to process a refund of the event charge ($115). However, if another Scout is able to take your place, we will indeed process a refund.

-If registration is full, please email Kimber.Day@gmail.com to be put on a waiting list.

Midnight tonight (12-10-17) is the deadline to register for our Troop Trampoline outing scheduled for Friday, December 15th. We are also in need of one additional adult chaperone to attend this outing. For more info, read the original trampoline post about this event. Then click one of the following links to register:

Scout trampoline registration
Adult trampoline registration

Our Hottest Outing Happens in January!!

Back by very popular demand, Winter Luge at the Muskegon Winter Sports Complex!  

Sign up now; spots are limited!

Join Troop 24 on Feb. 3rd & 4th for a Luge Adventure at the Winter Sports Complex in Muskegon, Michigan.

Scouts will leave Riverside Saturday morning, eat lunch on the drive up and will enjoy 2 ½ hours on the Luge course in the afternoon. After Luging, Scouts will head to the hotel where they will enjoy swimming, pizza dinner and a great time hanging out. Scouts will head back to Riverside Sunday morning after breakfast and hope to be home between Noon-1pm.

Registration closes January 7th, 2017 – no exceptions!

The cost of this trip is $115.

This includes the luge ticket, hotel accommodations, Saturday dinner and Sunday breakfast.

Scouts sign up HERE

Adults and Leaders sign up HERE  (we need 4-5 leaders/adults who can drive 3+ scouts per vehicle)

The track provides an Olympic thrill with the safety of the participant in mind. Top speeds of approximately 30 mph are possible from the public start area located about 3/4 of the way up the track.  The 850’ track was designed by three-time Olympian Frank Masley and consists of six curves and two starting areas. Coaches are on hand to teach and assist both beginners and those who have slid before.  Scouts will have a 2.5 hour session, which will include lessons and coaching.

Check out the very cool video at this url: http://www.msports.org/luge

Boys will need to be able to carry a 25-40 lb sled up [lots of] stairs to starting area.

OTHER:

-The luge insurance provider requires ALL luge participants to show proof of health insurance and a signed waiver in order to  participate in luge on our track.

-Due to the nature of this event, we will only be able to process refunds until registration closes on Jan. 7th, 2018. Once registration has closed (Jan. 7th, 2018) we will no longer be able to process a refund of the event charge ($115). However, if another Scout is able to take your place, we will indeed process a refund.

-If registration is full, please email Kimber.Day@gmail.com to be put on a waiting list.  

Please join us as we celebrate an end to the school year and the beginning of the holiday break at Sky Zone Trampoline Park on Friday December 15th.  

Our Scouts will enjoy 2 hours of jump time followed by a slice of hot pizza, a cold drink, and chips! Additional details are as follows:

• • In order to participate ALL Scouts MUST complete and submit a waiver. Anyone without a waiver will NOT be able to jump. 
  • Parents are asked to provide transportation for their Scouts to and from the event.
  • Scouts must be at Sky Zone (325 W Lake St A, Elmhurst, IL 60126) by 5:30pm to get checked in and get changed into their special jump socks.
  • Scouts will be jumping from 6pm-8pm and will round out the night with a slice of hot pizza, an ice cold drink and chips.
  • Pick up will be at 8:15 p.m.
  • The cost per scout is $25
  • We also need adults to attend as chaperones. If you are willing to supervise scouts between games and serve pizza, please sign up on the Chaperone Form.

This outing is limited to 20 scouts so sign up early!

Registration Deadline is December 10th, 2017. 

To register your scout for this event, please click HERE.

When registering your Scout, please remember to complete and submit the Sky Zone WAIVER. Scouts without a waiver on file will NOT be able to jump. Please use the “Myself and Child” waiver.

To register as a chaperone for this event, please click HERE.