Our holiday SKY HIGH TRAMPOLINE outing is Friday! If you have not already done so, fill out an online waiver for each scout or sibling attending. You will find the waiver at http://onlineorders.jumpskyhigh.com/waiverRedirect88b.php?i=1 Your scout will not be able to participate unless you have submitted the waiver.

Directions to Sky High can be found here: http://nap.skyhighsports.com/hours-directions/.

If you have any questions, please contact Dawn Gmitro at dmgmitro@aol.com.

If you want to arrange carpools, the following scouts are going:

Harry A
Peter B
Joseph B
Michael C
Sebastian C
Andrew C
Ken F
Cal F
Cameron G
Zach H
Zach J
Killian K
Robert M
Luke R
Steven S
Gavin S
Claire S
Carter S
Luke S

We have 19 scouts signed up for the Sky High Trampoline party on Friday. We have 30 spots reserved; therefore, we are opening the event to siblings. We are not setting a firm age requirement, but keep in mind that this will be an active event with boys up to high school age. If your sibling is interesting in attending, please sign up and sign the waiver. More information is available at: http://troop24riverside.com/2015/11/sky-high-trampoline-holiday-party/

Due to lack of response, the Vertical Endeavors outing scheduled for December 12 has been cancelled.

Our holiday “party” is next Friday, December 11, at Sky High Trampoline. We have 30 spots available, but only 11 scouts have signed up. More information is available here: http://troop24riverside.com/2015/11/sky-high-trampoline-holiday-party/. Please don’t wait until the last minute because we would like to assist parents in arranging carpools.

Friday, December 4, is the deadline for signing up for the Muskegon Luge, because we need to purchase tickets in advance. If you are interested, please sign up now! More information can be found here: http://troop24riverside.com/2015/11/our-hottest-outing-happens-in-january-muskegon-luge-outing-january-9-10-2016/

• Available to scouts that are of Star rank or above, must be at least 12 years old and must have the First Aid MB.
• Only 10 spots – so sign up (and pay) quickly while there are still spots!

Scouts will meet at Vertical Endeavors in Glendale Heights at 7:45 AM on Saturday December 12.  This is a five-hour class in which Scouts can meet all of the requirements for the BSA Climbing Merit Badge. Badge requirements include belaying, rappelling, knot tying, rope management and other general safety requirements. Each scout will at least belay 3 times, climb 3 times and repel 3 times in the 5 hours.  There will also be time spent sitting down and reviewing safety and other education regarding climbing.

The cost for this outing is $40.  And must be paid through Constant Contact (WePay) for the scout to be considered registered.

Scouts should bring:

• Blue Card – signed by a scout master
• Vertical Endeavors Climbing waiver signed by a parent
  • digital waiver
  • printable waiver
• sack lunch – there will be a 30 min lunch break
• gym shoes
• wear clothing appropriate for climbing

Glendale Heights is ~ 40min away.  Click here for directions

To be considered registered scouts must register first online, and then pay through Constant Contact.  The first 10 scouts who are registered and paid will get the available spots

To register click here

Contact Susan Lynch with any questions

The Troop will be going to the Sky High Trampoline Sports in Naperville Illnois on December 11 to celebrate finishing exams and the Holiday break.

Sky High is located at 2244 Corporate Lane, Naperville, IL 60563

• When you register your scout you must complete the on-line waiver (link included below)
• Parents are asked to provide transportation for their scouts to & from the event.
• Scouts should be at the facility at 5:40 p.m. to check in to start at 6:00 p.m.
• Pick up will be at 8:15 p.m.
• The cost per scout is $20
• We also need adults to attend as chaperones. If you are willing to supervise scouts between games and serve pizza, please indicate on the form when you sign up your scout.

This outing is limited to 30 scouts so sign up early!

For more information about Sky High look here:  http://nap.skyhighsports.com/

Sign up here

Sign online waiver here:

http://onlineorders.jumpskyhigh.com/waiverRedirect88b.php?i=1

Back by very popular demand.  Winter Luge at the Muskegon Winter Sports Complex.  Sign up now; spots are limited!

Join Troop 24 on Saturday & Sunday, January 9-10 for Luging at the Winter Sports Complex in Muskegon, Michigan.

• The cost to Luge is $45
• Sign-up closes on December 4 – no exceptions

Participants will be staying in a hotel on Saturday night.  Once the Luge sign-up closes and we have a final count of scouts, we will make hotel reservations.  Boys will stay in rooms of 4 scouts. The cost of the hotel, food, and transportation will be calculated and attendees will be asked to pay the remaining expenses by January 3.  (Preliminary estimate of additional expenses is ~$60/scout).

Scouts sign up here

Adults and Leaders sign up here  (we need 4-5 leaders/adults)

Registration will close on December 4.  Contact Dawn Gmitro with questions.

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 a lesson/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.

At the Waterfall Glen outing on November 7, we will need a number of light-weight backpacking stoves. Do you have one we could borrow? If so, please let Nancy know (nmhopkins1@comcast.net). Thanks!

On November 7, Troop 24 will be going to Waterfall Glen for our annual orienteering outing.

This is the only opportunity we have, outside of camp, for scouts to complete First Class Requirement 2: Using a map and compass, complete an orienteering course that covers at least one mile, and requires measuring the height and/or width of designated items (tree, canyon, ditch, etc.) 

Scouts will also be able to finish First Class Requirement 1: Demonstrate how to find directions during the day and at night without using a compass; and Second Class Requirement 1b: Using a compass and a map together, take a five-mile hike (or 10 miles by bike) approved by your adult leader and your parent or guardian. 

It is very important for scouts who need Orienteering (F2) to attend this outing.

Scouts who are working on the Cooking Merit Badge may also have the chance to complete MB Requirement 7. This is only for scouts who already started the MB (at Tesomas). Requirements 7(a) and 7(b) will be completed at the meeting this Thursday, October 29.  Please review the requirements ahead of time and be prepared to discuss them.  You will also need to bring your Cooking MB worksheets, books, paper and pen to the meeting.

We will be leaving RPC on Saturday, November 7, at approximately 8:00 a.m. and will return by mid-late afternoon.  This outing will be taking place outside, so please dress accordingly.  Scouts must travel in their Class A uniforms.  We will also need chaperones/drivers to help with this outing.

Scout Sign-up Form

Leader Sign-up Form