Every Boy Scout summer camp requires scouts to take a swim test to determine their swimming ability. Usually this test is done at the same time we’re trying to set up tents and get settled in our campsite. Tesomas gives us the option to have our older scouts (all except first-year scouts) tested prior to arriving at camp. After the swim test scouts are placed in one of three categories:

SWIMMER: Allows Scouts to swim in all swim areas and boat in open areas of the lake.

BEGINNER: Allows limited boating and swimming.

NON-SWIMMER: Permits wading, and boating only with qualified accompaniment.

The Riverside Swim Club has generously agreed to allow scouts to complete the tests under the supervision of their lifeguards. To be considered a “swimmer” scouts must be able to:

1. Jump feet first into water over the head in depth, level off, and begin swimming.

2. Swim 75 yards in a strong manner using one or more of the following strokes: sidestroke, breaststroke, trudgen, or crawl.

3. Swim 25 yards using an easy, resting backstroke.

4. The 100 yards must be completed in one swim without stops and include at least one sharp turn.

5. After completing the swim, rest by floating.

Completing the swim test in advance will save a great deal of time on the first day at camp. Please sign up to take the swim test at one of the following three times:

Saturday, July 13, 10:00 a.m.
Monday, July 15, 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 18, 3:00 p.m.

Scouts taking their bikes to Tesomas should drop them off on Tuesday, July 16, between 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. at 2413 4th Ave, North Riverside. Contact Scoutmaster Hartwig with questions.

Thanks to everyone who has signed up to work the Pizza Booth on 4th of July! All our adult slots are now full. (Additional help could be used at 7:00 to set-up or at noon for take-down, if you didn’t sign up but would like to participate.)

At this point we need scouts. There are 3 or 4 open spots for each time slot (9:00, 10:15, 11:30). You can see who has signed up at:
http://troop24riverside.com/upcoming-events/

Please go to http://troop24riverside.com/2013/06/5472/ to sign up.

We are still in need of volunteers to help with the 4th of July Pizza Booth. Several people have said they would help, but haven’t signed up for a time slot. Sign up here: http://troop24riverside.com/2013/06/5472/

7:00 a.m – at RPC/Set-up
Adults/Older Scouts (need 4)
1. Michael L
2. Chris Marcou
3. Ray Rogers
4.

9:00-10:30 a.m.
Scouts (need 6):
1. Fidel G
2. Ben J
3.
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5.
6.
Adults (need 2): FULL
1. Bill Judy
2. Chris Marcou
3. Ray Rogers

10:15-11:45 a.m.
Scouts (need 6):
1. Zach J
2. Charlie S
3.
4.
5.
6.
Adults (need 2): FULL
1. Mark Janopoulos
2. Joan Janopoulos
3. Ray Rogers

11:30-1:00
Scouts (need 6):
1. Cody L
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Adults (need 4):
1. Stephanie Lanken
2. Chris Marcou
3. Ray Rogers
4.

Cash/Sales:
Rick Andersen
Cindy Andersen

We need volunteers (both scouts and adults) to help with the 4th of July Pizza Booth. We need people for the following shifts (1.5 hours each)

7:00 a.m. @ RPC – adults/older scouts to move tables to Guthrie Park and set up the booth (4 total)
9:00 to 10:30 a.m. – Scouts (6) and Adults (2) to man the table
10:15 to 11:45 a.m. – Scouts (6) / Adults (2) to man the table
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Scouts (6) / Adults (4) to wrap up and return the tables/equipment to RPC

Sign up online: http://troop24riverside.com/2013/06/5472/
Contact Roman Salij at romansalij@yahoo.com with questions.