Friday, February 15, 2019

Updated Urban Trip to Omaha


The Troop 2000 March trip will be to Omaha. We'll be at the Amazing Pizza Machine, Henry Doorly Zoo, Strategic Air Command Museum, Omaha Botanical Center, Sky Zone and there will be a merit badge (Reptile & Amphibian Study or Bird Study). Registration is open now.





Join Troop 2000 as they head off for an urban adventure in Omaha.
1200 Depart Coralville McDonalds (By Kohl's)  Scouts should eat lunch before departure


1600-1830 Amazing Pizza Machine (All you can eat buffet & 90 minutes of games & rides) 




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1900 Check-in at the Henry Doorly Zoo for Sleeping Bag Safari at the Orangutan Forest (NO food allowed in the zoo)




Hubbard Orangutan Forest. Listen to the wild call of the orangutans and catch a view from the canopy level at Hubbard Orangutan Forest. The two man-made banyan trees rise 65 feet into the air allowing the orangutans and other monkeys to study visitors, the Zoo and even downtown Omaha.

0800 Breakfast (provided by the zoo)  & explore the zoo

1000-1200 Merit Badge Class - Reptile and Amphibian Study or Bird Study

1200-1330 Brown Bag Lunch (scouts are thrifty) & explore the zoo [troop will provide a bag for each scout with a PB & J sandwich, apples, chips, juice box & cookies; which can be stored without refrigeration in the car overnight. There are several venues for scouts to purchase additional food, if so desired, while exploring the zoo.]

1400-1700 Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum


Flight Simulators. The FS-VC “Dual System” flight simulators offer state-of-the-art motion control and high-performance HD-3D visuals and sounds, immersing riders into the realism of flight.Those above 250 lbs. and below 42" cannot ride the motion simulator rides.
sacmuseum.org
1730 Dinner at the Azteca Family Mexican Restaurant

Azteca Family Mexican Restaurant is the best authentic Mexican Food restaurant in Omaha, NE Come visit us at 9429 S 142nd St or call us at 402.896.6766 You will not be dissapointed!
aztecaomaha.com
1900 Check-in to the Hampton Inn Omaha West (Swimming & free time)

Stay at this Omaha, Nebraska hotel the Hampton Inn Lakeside and enjoy being minutes from great attractions. Hampton Inn Omaha West Lakeside.
hamptoninn3.hilton.com
0800 Breakfast at hotel (included)

0900 Lauritzen Garden Tour

Nebraska's Premier Botanical Garden. Visit Hours and Admission: Gardens: Events and Exhibits: Group Tours
1000 Depart for Des Moines
1200-1300 Sky Zone Trampoline park
Toddler Time is a great shared experience for child and parent. A time for your little ones to discover the joy of being active, bouncing under the supervision of their parents, and without interference from the big kids.
1330 Lunch (paid by scout at driver's restaurant choice)
1530 Arrive Home



Who:  Troop 2000 Scouts and incoming Webelos and parents/leaders

When:  March 29-31, 2018.  Departure for the trip will require getting out of school early for a noon departure from the McDonalds near Kohl's. Please eat lunch before departure.

Cost:  $200 for scouts and $100 adults. No refunds after deadline unless a scout takes your place.

Deadline to Register: March 15th

What to Bring:   Bring clothes for a 2 night urban adventure. Bring a water bottle. Bring a rain coat.  Bring cash for snacks, Sunday lunch, and souvenirs.

To Register:  Click on the link below

https://tinyurl.com/T2K-Omaha-2019

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