Tickets for our private showing of Star Wars: The Last Jedi may now be purchased for Troop 24 scouts and leaders AND their family members. We hope you can join Troop 24 for a matinee showing of the newest Star Wars episode on Saturday, December 16 at 9:45am at the North Riverside Mall Classic Cinemas theatre. Doors open at 9:15am.

This is a joint activity with Pack 24 Cub Scouts. Troop leaders will be present for check in and throughout the event, so Boy Scouts can attend without their parent. We ask that siblings attend with a parent please.

The cost is $7 per person. Please sign up and pay here.

If your scout is a big fan of the Star Wars movies, then we hope he can join Troop 24 for a private matinee showing of the newest Star Wars episode on Saturday, December 16 at 9:45am at the North Riverside Mall Classic Cinemas theatre. Doors open at 9:15am so scouts can get there in time to load up like Jabba the Hutt on all kinds of popcorn, sugary snacks, soft drinks, etc. and then shout out the answers to the movie trivia.

Space is limited – we have 60 seats reserved, since this opportunity will also be open to the Pack 24 Cub Scouts. At this time, registration will be only for scouts and leaders, but if space is available we will open it up for additional family members. Leaders will be present for check in and throughout the event, so scouts can attend without their parent.

The cost is $7 per person. Please sign up and pay here.

Greetings Scouts,

Troop 24 is planning a fun filled and productive weekend camp out to Waterfall Glen in Lemont, IL from Friday, November 10th to Sunday, November 12th, 2017.  The weekend will include a five mile hike using a map and compass to complete Second Class Req. 3b on Saturday morning and a one mile orienteering course to complete First Class Req. 4a on Saturday afternoon.  This is the only opportunity to complete these two requirements with Troop 24.  We will also complete Cooking Merit Badge Req. 6.  And, as a friendly reminder, scouts need 20 nights of camping to complete the Camping Merit Badge.  This will be our last campout until March, 2018!!

Don’t miss this one and only annual opportunity to complete these rank advancement requirements and have a great time doing so!!!

Logistics:

• Scouts signed up for this outing should be dropped off at RPC at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 10th, 2017. We will return late morning on Sunday Nov. 12th.
• Signup DEADLINE is Wednesday, November 1st, 2017.
• The Scout cost for this outing is $35.
• All Scouts must bring their books and wear their Class A uniform while traveling.
• An email confirming participation, communicating packing list and providing an update on the weekend weather will be sent to all scouts a few days prior to the outing.
• Please fill out an individual form for each scout and each leader/chaperone.

Scouts register here

Leaders and adult chaperones register here

For questions contact Kimber Coombes

Troop 24 is planning an weekend camping outing to Warren Dunes State Park in Sawyer, Michigan from Friday, October 13th to Sunday October 15th, 2017.  This is 2nd camping trip of the season!

Scouts will camp, hike dunes and beaches, and have an opportunity to work on rank advancement.

Logistics:

• Scouts signed up for this outing should be dropped off at RPC at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 13th, 2017. We will return late morning on Sunday Oct. 15th.
• Deadline to signup and pay for the outing is Wednesday, October 4.
• The Scout cost for this outing is $60.
• Scouts must wear their Class A uniform while traveling.
• An email confirming participation, communicating packing list and providing an update on the weekend weather will be sent to all scouts a few days prior to the outing.

Please fill out a form for each scout and each leader/chaperone. Scouts and Leaders must register by Wednesday, October 4.

Scouts Register here

As always,  we need leaders and adult chaperones to participate and drive.

Leaders/Adults Register here 

For questions contact Kimber Coombes

“I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!”  – Patrick Henry, speech in the Virginia Convention, 1775

Join Troop 24 first fall outing to Blackwell Forest Preserve and the Revolutionary War Re-enactment at Cantigny Park in Wheaton, IL.

We will depart RPC on Friday, Sept 8, at 5 PM and return Sunday, Sept 10 at 10:30 AM.
We will camp at Blackwell Forest Preserve in Warrenville, IL  Friday/Saturday night.  Saturday we will spend the day at Cantigny and join The North West Territory Alliance in a Revolutionary War Reenactment and Encampment.  Get a feel for camp life, experience a battle and enjoy the sights and sounds of the 18th century.

The Re-enactment Event Schedule
10 am | Opening colors | Camp
10:30 am | Talk to Musicians | Bandshell
11 am | Artillery / Battle Demonstration | Parade Field
12 pm | Tippecanoe Ancient Fife and Drum Corps | Camp
12:30 pm | Individual tomahawk and bayonet competitions | Camp
12:30 pm | Parade of uniforms | Bandshell
1 pm | Clothing of the rich and poor | Bandshell
1:30 pm | Children’s battle | Camp
1:30 pm | Webb’s Band music | Bandshell
2 pm | Mounted Dragoons demonstration | Camp
2:30 pm | Tippecanoe Ancient Fife and Drum Corps | Camp
3 pm | Artillery demo | Parade Field
3:30 pm | Tactical demonstration | Parade Field
4 pm | Closing colors | Parade Field

There is a preparation meeting for all scouts attending this outing on Wednesday Aug. 30 at 7 pm to prepare menus and equipment/trailer.

The cost for this outing is $40 per scout.
Scouts must wear Class A uniform Saturday while at Cantigny.

Sign up deadline is Aug. 28.  This outing is limited to 20 Scouts, due to the campsite limits.  We anticipate this outing will fill up, so do not wait to sign up if you know you want to attend.

• Scouts register here   (Max 20 scouts)
• Leaders register here  (Max 5 leaders/chaperones)

Please contact Susan Lynch if you have any questions.

Troop 24 is planning an overnight camp-out at Kankakee River State Park, leaving Friday, June 9, and returning Sunday, June 11.  Planning meeting will be Thursday, June 1 at 7:00 pm and equipment return and clean up will be Thursday June 15 at 7:00 pm.

Scouts should come prepared to camp in tents for two nights.   We have two activities planned (we will need several adults to sign up as leaders/chaperones in order to have enough volunteers 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.

We Need Parent Help:

In order to offer two activities we need many adults 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:

• All participating Scouts must attend a preparation meeting at 7:00 pm on Thursday June, 1 at RPC Gym.
• Please drop your Scout 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 Wednesday, May 31.
• The Scout cost for this outing is $40 for food/camp fee, and $34  for canoeing (2 per canoe) or $46 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 15 at RPC.

Please fill out a form for each scout and each leader/chaperone. Scouts and Leaders must register and pay by Wednesday May 31.

• Scout Form
• Leader/Chaperone Form

Contact Susan Lynch with questions.

The Kankakee Outing is RESCHEDULED.

Not only did our original planned outing conflict with 8th Grade Graduation, but we have learned that many of you also march in the Hauser Band and Saturday is the Pet Parade.  Therefore have rescheduled the Kankakee Outing for the Troop to the following weekend  … June 9-11.

However, their will still be a special outing for the Royal Flush Patrol and Eagle Scouts Only on Saturday-Sunday June 3-4 with canoeing/kayaking on the Kankakee.

If you have already registered for the Kankakee Outing you will receive an email, with instructions about changing or cancelling your sign up.    For all those who still need to sign up – Please choose the appropriate outing sign ups.

• Information and Sign up for Troop 24 Kankakee State Park Camp & Bike/Canoe/Kayak Friday June 9 – 11.  Open to all scouts.

• Information and Sign up for the Troop 24 Royal Flush Patrol/Eagle Scouts Canoe/Kayak the Kankakee River and optional camping on Saturday June 3 (and 4th).  Open only to Royal Flush Patrol, Eagle Scouts,  and Leaders

Several Scout Families have expressed interest in the Kankakee outing, but have noted that Friday June 2 is 8th Grade Graduation.  We have a driver willing to bring a car full of scouts to the outing early (7am) Saturday morning so that kids that have Friday evening commitments can still participate in the outing.  The sign up form for this outing has been modified to  allow those families to indicate if they will be joining the outing Saturday morning or participating as planned (Fri – Sun).

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Troop 24 is planning an overnight camp-out at Kankakee River State Park, leaving Friday, June 2, and returning Sunday, June 4.

Scouts should come prepared to camp in tents for two nights.   We have two activities planned (we will need several adults to sign up as leaders/chaperones in order to have enough volunteers 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.

or

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.

We Need Parent Help:

In order to offer two activities we need many adults 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 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 Wednesday, May 24.
• The Scout cost for this outing is $40 for food/camp fee, and $34  for canoeing (2 per canoe) or $46 for a single kayak.
• We will provide transportation for the all bikes in one of the two Troop trailers.

Please fill out a form for each scout and each leader/chaperone. Scouts and Leaders must register and pay by Wednesday May 24.

• Scout Form
• Leader/Chaperone Form

Contact Susan Lynch with questions.

ROYAL FLUSH & EAGLE SCOUT PATROL CANOE OUTING JUNE 3-4.

The Royal Flush Patrol, Eagle Scouts, and Leaders are invited to Canoe and Camp on Saturday-Sunday June 3-4 at Kankakee State Park.  The Canoe/Kayaking will be a 12-mile 3-5 hour trip on Saturday, outfitted by Reed’s.  We will also have an optional camp out on Saturday night.

• This outing is open to Royal Flush patrol members, Eagle Scouts and Leaders Only.
• Scouts < 18 Years of age must have the Reed’s waiver signed by a parent.
• The cost of the the Saturday Canoe only option is $34 for canoe or $46 for Kayak.
• The additional cost to camp will be $16 per person for campground fees and food.
• Sign up deadline is May 31.
• We will meet at 7:00 am on Saturday June 3 at RPC to depart and return by noon on Sunday unless you choose to canoe only then you will return late Saturday afternoon.  This is a Boy Scout outing so Class A required during travel.