The popular Millbrook Horseback Riding Campout is back, this year on May 20-22, 2022! We will be camping, riding, hiking, and relaxing in Newark, IL, about an hour from Chicago.

Scout Sign-up

Adult Chaperone and Leader Sign-up

There are two options – Scouts can choose to camp and participate in the trail ride only or choose to take the Horseback Merit badge class. NOTE… for younger scouts or scouts without experience with horses, we recommend choosing the trail-ride only option. The Horseback Merit badge test is difficult and we want everyone to have a great experience this weekend. There is a minimum requirement of five Scouts to sign up to get the merit badge in order to hold the class. We will refund the extra cost if we don’t meet the class minimum.

You can find more information on the MILLBROOK TRAIL RIDES WEBSITE

Below is a list of the required forms:

1. MILLBROOK TRAIL RIDE WAIVER – https://www.millbrooktrailrides.com/
2. SCOUT ACTIVITY FORMS A, B1 & B2 – https://tinyurl.com/RequiredForms-A-B1-B2

Sign-up closes at noon May 15.

Participants, please email the required activity forms listed above to troop24events@gmail.com at your earliest convenience.

Reminder – All scouts, leaders and Troop 24 family members are invited to attend the Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Mateo Cubas, Zach Hosek, Carl Lukas, Steven Sanduski and Thomas Snyder. The ceremony will take place Sunday, May 1 at 2pm at the Riverside Presbyterian Church, with a reception to follow the ceremony. Scouts are needed to participate in the the flag ceremony and as candle lighters. New scouts and their parents are especially encouraged to attend this inspirational event. Scouts and leaders who will participate in the ceremony should arrive at 1:45.

I am in need of 3-4 adults to sit on an Eagle Board of Review on Tuesday, May 3 at 7:00 PM at the Riverside Presbyterian Church. Current Eagle Scouts who are 18 are encouraged to volunteer.  Sitting on an Eagle Board is a very rewarding opportunity to be a part of a Scout’s final step to achieving the rank of Eagle. No experience is necessary.  If you have not sat on an Eagle Board previously I can provide you with resources to familiarize yourself with topics that are discussed at the Board.  Additionally, the Board is run by our Council Representative. The time commitment is approximately 1-1 1/2 hrs.

If you are available to help please RSVP by email me at dmgmitro@aol.com.

Thank you,

Dawn Gmitro
Troop 24 Eagle Committee

May is a busy month for Troop 24. Please mark your calendars for these important dates:
Every Thursday at 7pm – Troop meetings at RPC gym
Sunday, May 1 at 2pm – Eagle Court of Honor at RPC sanctuary
Thursday, May 12 at 7pm – Parent meeting about summer camp
Thursday, May 12 at 7pm – final day for Boards of Review prior to Troop Court of Honor
Sunday, May 15 – final day to turn in merit badge blue cards prior to Troop Court of Honor
May 20-22 – Troop campout to Millbrook Horse Ranch
Sunday, May 22 at 3pm – Swimming Merit Badge at Pav YMCA
Thursday, May 26 at 7pm – Troop Court of Honor (scouts and parents attend)

Troop 24 will be offering a Swimming Merit Badge class at the Pav YMCA on Sunday, May 22 from 3 to 5 pm. The class will be held at the swimming pool at 2947 S. Oak Park Avenue in Berwyn. The Swimming Merit badge is required for any scout to participate in other water activities such as scout boating outings. Scouts will need to bring the $15 class fee (cash or check made out to Pav YMCA), swim trunks and a towel to this class. Goggles are recommended.

Please let us know if you will attend – Sign up HERE.

All scouts, leaders and Troop 24 family members are invited to attend the Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Mateo Cubas, Zach Hosek, Carl Lukas, Steven Sanduski and Thomas Snyder. The ceremony will take place Sunday, May 1 at 2pm at the Riverside Presbyterian Church, with a reception to follow the ceremony. Scouts are needed to participate in the the flag ceremony and as candle lighters. New scouts and their parents are especially encouraged to attend this inspirational event. Scouts and leaders who will participate in the ceremony should arrive at 1:45.

Congratulations to Troop 24’s newest Eagle Scout, Zach Hosek!