We have 6 spots left for the outing to Eagle Cave in Blue River, Wisconsin. We also need drivers in order to hold this event.

We will leave on Friday, January 23, between 4:00 and 6:00 p.m. (The time will be determined once drivers are established.) Scouts will return to RPC on Sunday, January 25, around 1:00 p.m.

The cost for this outing is $82.

We will need approximately 4-5 leaders to drive and attend. Due to the distance, we assume those adults will also be staying. There is no cost for the adult leaders.

There are a limited number of tickets for this outing; therefore, the first scouts to register AND pay for this outing will be able to attend.

Scouts will be exploring and sleeping in a cave. In addition to their regular gear (sleeping bag, sleep pad, clothes) scouts should bring two ground clothes or tarps to keep them dry while sleeping. Additionally, scouts may choose to bring a small sled and clothing needed to go sledding. Scouts must travel in their Class A uniforms and should bring money to stop for dinner. Contact Dawn Gmitro at dmgmitro@aol.com with questions.

Please fill out a form for each scout. There is a separate registration for for the adults.

Scouts register here

Adults register here

We have 4 spaces remaining for the Troop Outing to Laser Quest on Friday, December 19. For more information, and to sign up, see http://troop24riverside.com/2014/12/laser-quest-outing-december-19/

There will be NO Troop meeting on December 18.  Instead, we will be going to the Laser Quest in Downers Grove  on December 19 to celebrate finishing exams and the Holiday break.

The Laser Quest facility is located at Finley Square Mall, 1524 Butterfield Rd, Downers Grove, IL 60515.

• Parents are asked to provide transportation for their scouts to & from the event.
• Scouts should be at the facility at 5:40 PM to check in and prep for our first game at 6 PM
• We will play 3 games of laser tag and have pizza for dinner.
• Pick up will be at 8:15 PM.
• Cost $20/scout.
• 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!

Sign up here.

Troop 24 is planning a climbing outing to Vertical Endeavors in Warrenville on Saturday, November 15, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. After a short orientation, scouts will have access to auto-belays and bouldering. The cost of this outing is $13. This covers the cost of the harness rental and entrance to the facility. Any scout who would like to rent climbing shoes should bring an additional $5 (recommended for scouts who have climbed previously or have earned the Climbing Merit Badge). Scouts should also bring additional money ($10) to purchase dinner afterwards. We will leave RPC at 4:15 and should return by 9:30. We will also need leaders and drivers for this outing. An adult needs to stay in the building with the scouts. There is a coffee shop in the building if you are not climbing.

Adults can also climb. Payment can be made online through Constant Contact. Remember to pay for multiple scouts & adults from your family at the same time. Constant Contact won’t allow an e-mail address to be “reused” to add someone later. (You would have to use a different e-mail address.)

All scouts must bring a signed waiver to participate. Download the waiver at http://verticalendeavors.com/warrenville/. Scouts do not need to wear a Class A uniform, but we ask them to wear a Troop t-shirt.

Scouts sign up here.

Adults Leaders/Drivers sign up here.

Scouts & Parents: If you attended the Waterfall Glen outing last weekend, and you were working toward a rank advancement

Second Class 2b: Using a compass and a map together, take a five-mile hike

First Class 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

please check to be sure your book was signed by a leader. To get credit for this outing the book MUST be signed. Since we offer the orienteering requirement only once a year, we don’t want you to fail to get credit because you did not get the book signed. PLEASE CHECK.

If you participated to fulfill Requirement 7 for the Cooking Merit Badge, your blue card must be signed by Mr. Flaherty. If you have completed the Cooking Merit Badge, it can be turned in at the meeting tonight.

If you participated to fulfill the Camping Requirement 9b (4-mile backpack hike), please let Nancy Hopkins know (nmhopkins1@comcast.net). To our knowledge, it appears that these are the scouts who did this requirement, but we want to confirm that:

Colin G
Michael L
Christopher M

November 1, 2014

Troop 24 will have a day outing to Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve with the option to stay overnight and also camp.

• This is an opportunity for scouts to complete their 5-mile hike and orienteering requirements, for rank advancement, Camping Merit Badge or Cooking Merit Badge.   Scouts should check if they need this requirements.   Please note on the registration which requirement your scout will be working on or if they are simply participating for fun.
• Scouts should bring a water bottle, compass, and sack lunch for Saturday
• Scouts will have the option to camp out after the day of hiking and make this an overnight or return home after the hike.  Please be sure to indicate on the registration form which option your son will choose, they must be registered  for camping to stay overnight.

Departing: RPC at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 1
Returning: Mid to late afternoon to RPC on Saturday, November 1 or mid-morning on Sunday, November 2 if camping overnight.
Cost: None for day hikers,  $15 for overnight campers

Scouts register here
Leaders/Adults register here

We will need parents willing to drive for this event. Saturday AM, Saturday PM or Sunday AM.  Drivers can sign up here.

Registration closes Tuesday Oct. 28.

If you have any questions please contact Susan Lynch at skstrause@us.ibm.com

Troop 24 is planning an overnight camp-out to White Pines State Park in Ogle County, Illinois from Friday, October 24 through Sunday, October 26, 2014. Scouts will camp in tents for two nights. The cost of this trip is $35. We will be leaving Riverside at 4:45 p.m. Scouts will be stopping for dinner on the way and should bring money. The deadline for signing up for this outing is Monday, October 20, 2014. We will be needing parents to drive and chaperone on this popular Troop 24 outing.

Scouts sign up here: http://troop24riverside.com/2014/10/white-pines-camp-out-october-24-26-2014-scout-form/
Adults (Leaders & Drivers) sign up here: http://troop24riverside.com/2014/10/white-pines-campout-october-24-26-2014-leaderdriverchaperone-form/

Our scouts won 1st place in the weekend zombie cook-off with their entry of Zombie Meatloaf.

If you want to try to recreate this mouth-watering entree, the ingredients were:
2lb ground beef
Salt
Pepper
3 onions
2 bell peppers
2 eggs
2 8oz cans diced tomatoes
1/3c. ketchup
1/4c. Dark brown sugar
2 tbsp mustard
1lb Bacon
1 Bulb garlic

Our scouts also tied for second in the zombie activities, with a score of 44 (45 won 1st place). Congratulations!

Join your fellow Boy Scouts at the Chicago Wolves Home Opener on Saturday, October 11. Ticket purchase includes a family-friendly tailgate with free food & entertainment, entrance to the Rally, Wolves hat and a ticket to the game! Please see the flyer for order details.

Join Troop 24 for the DesPlaines Valley Council Fall Camperall: Friday 9/26/14 through Sunday 9/28/14 at the Boy Scout Adventure Camp in Rochelle, IL

More information is available on our website at http://troop24riverside.com/2014/09/dpvc-fall-camperall-sept-26-28-rochelle-il/

The deadline to sign up is 11:30 p.m. on September 22.