May 11 – 13, 2012.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW!

What is DIBC?

DIBC is a huge camp for Scouts and Guides that has been occurring every year on Mother’s Day Weekend for 23 years. The 24th has been participating in DIBC for 20 years. There will be close to 4000 attending. Troops from as far away as Kentucky and Georgia have attended in the past. DIBC is held at Camp Bel in Dorchester, Ontario. DIBC is well run and organized yet still seems to get better every year. It is an awesome experience for youth and leaders alike. Check out this picture of DIBC 2007! For more information about DIBC, go to http://dibc.on.ca/

School

Although Scouting does not condone absence from school for events, we feel that this weekend’s experience is worth a ½ day off. This will allow us to get set up in daylight and have the evening to meet other Scouts and familiarize ourselves with the site.

Departure

All drivers and Scouts (in FULL uniform) should be at St. James’-Rosemount United Church by 12:30 PM on Friday, May 11, 2012 for roll call and packing. If you are unable to get the afternoon off school, arrangements can be made to meet us for supper at Dorchester.

Return

The camp is over Sunday before noon. We’ll be back on Sunday by 1pm. (If we are wet, we will need everyone’s help to hang tents to dry before departing the church.)

Cost

The cost for the weekend is $75.00. This includes the Camp registration, a Camp Crest, meals, camp supplies. There is a tuck shop and a souvenir shop on site if you wish but spending money is at your discretion. If you have SAST Funds that you wish to use to defray the cost, use the voucher that you can find on the Member Only Forms and Documents page. Please Remit on Monday, May 7, 2012.

PhysFit Form

The camp requires a Physical Fitness form be on file in the camp office for every participant as well as a copy with the leader. These will be returned to us at the end of the camp and be subsequently destroyed. Please complete the form which can be found here. If possible, please fill it out on your computer, print it twice, and return both copies with your payment on Monday, May 7, 2012.

Packing List

Printer Friendly Packing lists are found in the Scout > Camp Packing Lists section.

Transportation

We will travel by car to Dorchester. Parental help will be required for transportation of youth and possibly gear. MAP & DIRECTIONS

Medication (Drugs)

Absolutely all medications must
-be in the original container.
-have explicit directions and boys’ name on the container.
-not be packed in the boys’ gear.
-be given directly to the LEADER by the PARENT on arrival at the church.

Meals

Your meals will be prepared and eaten as a Troop. There will be a duty roster so that everyone has an opportunity to help prepare and clean up.

Accommodation

We will camp as a Troop. We will provide sufficient 2-3 man tents for our youth. Our site is likely to be very cramped so care will have to be taken when moving about the campsite. We will also have a large dining shelter for meal prep and shelter.

Badge Trading

Badge Trading is a great way to meet other Scouts from other areas. Be Prepared! There is lots of opportunity to trade badges with fellow Scouts so you may want to bring a supply of traders. (Scouter Peter at the Scout Shop can help you find some great trading material).

Activities / Events

There is a long list of over 100 awesome events to choose from. Each Patrol will decide which events they wish to do as a Patrol and must participate in the events as a Patrol. Check out the list – DIBC – Events .

EMERGENCY Contact Info!

Camp address is 4926 Hamilton Road, Dorchester, Ont, NOL-1G6
Nearest crossroad is Elgin Road #73
Camp Phone 519-268-7703
The simplest way to reach us is to email troop@24th.ca

SIGN UP FOR DIBC

Before going to the sign up form, Please make sure that you have familiarized yourself and your parents with the information on this page and at the relevant links.

CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE

DIBC2012 SIGN UP FORM

Saturday, May 5, 2012

Time: 8:00 A.M.- 2:00 P.M.
Location: SJRUC – Gym    Directions
Cost: Adults $6; Child $5
Let our Scouts serve you a delicious breakfast, lunch (or both!) and then check out the treasures upstairs at the UCW Garage Sale.

24th Scout Families – Please sign up to help us here!

Help us Gain Weight!

Our goal this year is to collect more than 1.25 tons – in one night!

We’ve done it before, and we’re determined to do it again.

But we need your help.

Door to Door collection will be on

Monday, April 2nd between 6pm and 9pm.

All donations will be delivered directly to The Food Bank of Waterloo Region for distribution to our neighbours in need.

The map below shows the area we will cover shaded in blue.

If you live outside the area shown on the map, but would like to help us Gain Weight, we would be happy to accept your donations of nonperishable food bank items at St. James’-Rosemount United Church on April 18th between 6pm and 9pm.




View St. James’-Rosemount United Church in a larger map

February 18 – 26, 2012.

Hi folks.  We have the opportunity to participate in the “Don’t just stand there” workshop on bullying as a Troop.  This is work shop that is being facilitated by our sponsor as a community outreach project.   You will find the details of this workshop by following the link on the 24th.ca home page.

Your leaders felt that this was an opportunity of good value to all of us so we have switched our Jan 23rd meeting to Tues., Jan. 24th to coincide with the event.  The program starts at 7pm so please be present shortly before that so we are not interrupting the beginning of the event.

This is a FULL UNIFORM EVENT.

To get the most out of this program we strongly encourage a parent attend this session with each Scout.  Attnedance is highly encouraged.  Please feel free to bring other siblings/spouse along as well.

We  ask that you let us know who is attending by completing this sign up form.  (Please do not use the St. James’ sign up form)

Scouter Jim & Team

Cost $30.00

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