All Pack 24 families are invited to an evening at The Max in appreciation for our participation in Friends of Scouting this year. The event is free, but the Des Plaines Valley Council needs to know how many will be attending. Fill out the form below, and I will forward your entry to Kristy Sullivan …
Reserve tickets for the Chicago Rush game on Saturday May 15 7:00PM at Allstate Arena. Tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. I will make arrangements to get the tickets to you on Friday or Saturday. [raw][/raw]
Here’s another easy thing we can do to help kids in need. Jen’s Kids is a volunteer outreach of the Riverside Art Center that works at Loyola hospital with kids in the playroom, or what they call “The Child Life Center”. Most of the things that Child Life has for the kids (toys and their …
The Pack 24 Graduation is upon us, Tuesday May 11, 7:00PM at RPC in the Social Hall (same as always.) If you haven’t already done so, please share your scout’s handbook with his den leader so your den leader knows what requirements have been met for graduation. We need you to bring a couple things …
The following items were found at Cantigny and have not yet been reunited with their owners:
A short video of some of the water bottle rockets we launched at Cantigny on April 17th. We launched rockets for over two hours; it was hard to capture it all. Thank you to Mary Bensfield for shooting all the video at our campout. [raw] [/raw]
This summary of upcoming events was handed out at the pack meeting on Tuesday April 13. You can download a PDF copy here. Additional items were added since that hand out was printed, so please check the website for the very latest information. Three Earth Day Service Project Opportunities (take your pick) Event 1: Olmsted …
Thank you to everyone who signed up to camp with us at Cantigny Park in Wheaton on Saturday 4/17. If you haven’t already signed up but would like to join us, please feel free to just show up on Saturday with a signed form and $10 payment for each camper (scout or Akela.) We have …
Here is a quick list of things to remember for our overnight camp out at Cantigny. Essentials Tent (stakes, rain fly, poles) Ground cloth Bed roll or sleeping bag Fishing License (if you’re over 16 and planning on fishing) Personal items Rain gear (poncho or equivalent) Toiletries (including wash cloth, tissues) Sunscreen (including something for …
Cantigny is only 19 miles west of us, but there’s not a super-direct way of driving straight there. Quickest way is probably this (a little bit longer distance, but less time): I-290 west to I-88 (toll) Exit I-88 at Winfield Road (exit 125 I believe) Head north on Winfield Rd about 3 miles to the …
