Dozin’ With the Dinos

by James Jerz in Instructions, Outing, Overnight, Pack

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Pack 24 will head out to the Field Museum for the Dozin’ with the Dinos overnight on Friday, February 10, 2012.  There are museum tours, crafting activities, bedtime stories and much more fun.  Registration is open to all Pack 24 scouts, parents/ akeylas and siblings (ages 6-12).  The cost is $51 per participant (scout, parent, [...]

Who is ready for an excellent overnight?  As discussed at our last pack meeting, we are preparing to return to Cantigny, but not for a campout.  We’re going to stay indoors at the First Division Museum, which is on the Cantigny grounds – very close to the tanks.  All of the details for this outing [...]

Spring Campout Upate

by James Jerz in Camping, Overnight

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Hello Pack 24: There has been a very strong response to our campout at Cantigny May 6-7.  Space is limited to only 75 overnight campers and we have received registrations for 37 campers from 15 families.  Click here to complete your on-line registration for the campout, and please bring your payment to Jim Jerz in order to complete [...]

Tanks, water rockets, s’mores, tents and more tanks…what does it mean?!?   That’s right, its finally time to sign up for the Spring Campout at Cantigny in Wheaton, IL which will begin the afternoon of Friday, May 6. Our space is limited to a total of 75 people, which includes both scouts and parents, so [...]

Deadline Dec 20 for Astro Overnight

by Chris Hajer in Outing, Overnight, Pack

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Our sleepover for the Planetarium is scheduled for the Friday March 18, 2011. Based on the responses I received at the pack meeting, this night will work best. I know this is short notice, but we need to get registered ASAP if we are to secure this date. So far I have approximately 20 scouts [...]

Scout Cabin Camp Out October 23

by Chris Hajer in Camping, Outing, Overnight, Pack

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The Scout Cabin camp out is my favorite camp out of the year. It’s a great introduction to camping for new scouts. It’s easy, low-key and close to home. We don’t schedule a lot of activities, but there is always something to do. In past years, the Cubmaster has guaranteed beautiful weather, and I’m going [...]

Camp Duncan Important Information

by Chris Hajer in Camping, Overnight, Pack, Reminder

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If you’re camping at Camp Duncan this weekend, read on. Where is Camp Duncan? YMCA Camp Duncan 32405 North Hwy 12 Ingleside, IL 60041 (847) 546-8086 Website: www.ymcacampduncan.org Directions from Riverside via I-290 and Route 53 (1 hr 8 minutes 47.9 miles) via I-294 (1 hr 15 minutes, 50.4 miles, plus tolls) It all starts [...]

YMCA Camp Duncan 32405 North Hwy. 12 Ingleside, IL 60041 (847) 546-8086 Check in: 8:45am Saturday September 11, 2011 Activities: Starting at 9:30am Check out: Sunday 12:00 noon Please sign up online. New for 2010: optional online payment. Here are just some of the activities we have planned: 48 Foot Climbing Tower Archery Blobbing Boating [...]

Camp Duncan is Sept 11 & 12

by Chris Hajer in Camping, Overnight, Pack

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Save the date: Camp Duncan overnight camping is Saturday September 11 and Sunday September 12. Last year we started at around 9:00AM on Saturday and we were finished up by noon on Sunday. You can camp in a tent or cabin. More details coming this week. Be sure to block out time on your calendar [...]

Camp Duncan is just around the corner (September 11 and 12.) If you weren’t with us last year, or you missed Duncan, you can find out more about the YMCA Camp Duncan Outdoor Education program here. Last year, the pack committee choose the activities that were scheduled. This year, the pack committee is going to [...]