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51st Annual Pancake Day -2023
by Scouter Jim on Apr.02, 2023, under Beavers, Cubs, Fundraising, Group, Scouts, Venturers
Let our Scouts serve you a delicious breakfast, lunch (or both!) |
24th Scout SUS Troop Families – Help Sign up form HERE.
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Scout’s Annual Food Drive – 2023
by Scouter Jim on Mar.31, 2023, under Beavers, Cubs, Group, Scouts, Venturers
Help us Gain Weight!
Our goal this year is to collect more than 1 ton – 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 3rd
between 6pm and 9pm.
All donations will be delivered directly to The Food Bank of Waterloo Region for distribution to our neighbours in need.
We are unable to knock on each door at the time of pick-up so please leave your donation outside, nnear your front door clearly marked with a “24”. The map below shows the area we be collecting from.
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 at the following times…
- Sunday, April 2nd – 10am – 12noon
- Monday, April 3rd between 6pm and 9pm.

Record Breaking FOOD DRIVE
by Scouter Jim on Apr.15, 2022, under Beavers, Cubs, Group, Scouts, Venturers
Our Cubs and Scouts did a fabulous job on our Annual Spring Food Drive. (first one since 2019)
The residents of the Rosemount area of Kitchener were amazing with their support and contributions.
1823 lb. (827kg) Weight of actual food items we collected
$275 cash we collected which the Food Bank equates to 1056 lb. (479kg)
2879 lb.(1306kg) Total calculated weight.
2249 meals
Troop Summer Camp 2019
by Scouter Jim on Jul.04, 2019, under Scouts
Scout Camp Wildman
July 25 – 28, 2019.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW!
During this extended weekend we will be doing the following activities:
- Wye marsh including kayak trip,
- Ste Marie among the Hurons,
- Discovery Harbour,
- sailing trip on Georgian Bay
- Go Carting.
- Other traditional camp activities at Camp Wildman.
Departure
All drivers and Scouts should be at St. James’-Rosemount United Church by 6 PM on Thursday, July 25, 2019 for roll call and packing.
Return
We’ll be back on Sunday, July 28 at about 7:00 pm.
Cost
The cost for this extended weekend is $150.00. Please submit your payment to Scouter Brian at his home (Address in a separate email.) by
Friday, July 12, 2019. Make sure you sign up below.
Packing List
Printer Friendly Packing lists are found in the Scout > Camp Packing Lists section.
Transportation
We will travel by car to Camp Wildman.
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 planned, prepared and eaten as a Troop. There will be a duty roster so that everyone has an opportunity to help prepare and clean up.
Eat supper at home before you come to the church.
We will be having Camp meals while at Wildman and packed lunches during the activity days.
Supper will be provided on the drive home.
Accommodation
We will camp as a Troop. We will provide sufficient 2-3 man tents for our youth. We will also have a large dining shelter for meal prep and shelter.
EMERGENCY Contact Info!
Camp address is
Camp Wildman
299 Concession Rd 8 W,
Tiny, Ontario, Canada
The simplest way to reach us is to email scouts@24th.ca
Nearest Hospital
SIGN UP
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.
SIGN UP HERE
DIBC – 2019
by Scouter Jim on May.01, 2019, under Scouts, Uncategorized
DORCHESTER INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD CAMPOREE
May 10 – 12, 2019.
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 30 years. The 24th Scout Troop has been participating in DIBC for 27 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 2012! 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 10, 2019 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 12:30 pm. (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. Please Remit on Monday, May 6, 2019.
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.
Return with your payment on Monday, May 6, 2019.
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
PLEASE NOTE: Elgin Road is closed for construction north of the 401. As this is the usual exit we take, we will now have to exit the 401 at the previous exit – Putnam Road, go north, turn left on Breen Road and then left on Hamilton Road. The map linked above reflects this change.
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 planned, 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.
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 scouts@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.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSczmUT8hMqIATVkzw8opePFrLYayc7W1wdj4HJTTqtjftTDdA/viewform?usp=send_form
50th Annual Pancake Day
by Scouter Jim on Apr.22, 2019, under Beavers, Cubs, Group, Scouts, Venturers
Let our Scouts serve you a delicious breakfast, lunch (or both!) |
24th Scout Troop Families – Please sign up here! |
Scout’s Annual Spring Food Drive – 2019
by Scouter Jim on Apr.07, 2019, under Beavers, Cubs, Group, Scouts, Venturers
Help us Gain Weight!
Our goal this year is to collect more than 1 ton – 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 15th
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 at the following times…
- Sunday, April 14th – 10am – 12noon
- Monday, April 15th between 6pm and 9pm.

Troop January Camp 2019
by Scouter Jim on Jan.06, 2019, under Camps, Scouts
January 11 – 13, 2019
Mount Nemo Scout Camp
This is a new camp location for our Troop but it is about the same travel time from Kitchener.
Cost $35.00
(Please bring payment to Scouts on Jan. 7 or When leaving for camp)
When | Meet in the Church Parking Lot @6:00pm on Friday, January 11 Departing the camp parking lot at… 11:30am on Sunday, Jan 13, 2019. Allow 45 min – 1 hr travel time. |
Where | Mount Nemo is a 148 acre Scout Camp located 3 km north of Burlington, Ontario near the foot of the Niagara Escarpment.
4284 2nd Sideroad, Burlington, ON |
Coordinates |
43.425742,-79.851618 |
Transportation | We will be carpooling from the church parking lot. Please indicate how you can help on the sign-up form. |
What You need | Printable packing list Here |
Accommodations | Our cabin is heated. Toilets are of the outback ‘KYBO’ type. |
Meals | Eat at home before coming to camp on Friday night. A snack will be provided before leaving the camp on Sunday. Youth will share the cooking of meals. No food is to be brought to camp by any youth. |
Medications | 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. |
Sign up here. Please complete this form EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT attending camp. |
Troop Cook-out & Investitures
by Scouter Jim on Sep.30, 2018, under Scouts, Uncategorized
October 1st, 2018
Camp Mohawk
Cook Out and Investiture.
Scouts will meet at the church at 6:00pm to car pool to Camp Mohawk. (Volunteer Drivers may be required)
We will return to the church at 9pm
You will be cooking your supper over a fire so Scouts don’t need to eat before you come.
We will also be investing our new Scouts. The investiture ceremony will take place at 8:15.
All parents, but especially those that have youth being invested, are welcome to witness the ceremony at 8:15.
This link will show you how to get to Scout Camp Mohawk, in the Bridgeport area of Kitchener. Click Here
Full Uniforms are required for all but make sure that you are prepared for the weather.
What to bring?
-plate, knife, fork
-a small flashlight
-a camp chair
Weather???
Our meeting will proceed rain or shine so be prepared to be outside, with your uniform underneath appropriate outerwear, regardless of the weather. If it is really foul at 6:15pm, your leadership team will decide whether we change the location to the church. Please remember that Scouts do “Camp in the Rain”.
Registration and Fall Camp Info
by Scouter Jim on Aug.22, 2018, under Beavers, Cubs, Group, Scouts, Venturers
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