Grant Pilgrimage, August 27-29

                                     

Over 4000 Scouts and Scouters from multiple states will arrive in Galena, IL for the U.S. Grant Pilgrimage on August 27-29 where they will take in a historic trail hike, visit Grant's home and many other historic sites of national prominence. (COVID precautions in place at that time from the CDC will be adhered to, in addition to any from the Pilgrimage organizers.) Participants can interact with impersonators of the original nine Generals of Galena, take in a Civil War skirmish on the banks of the Galena River as well as visit the Civil War encampment to see how soldiers lived. Other interesting sites and activities include numerous museums, shops, parks, patch trading, a blacksmith shop, a woodcarver, a potter, and fur trader. T2K has a campsite reservation for this event at Canyon Camp in Stockton, IL.   If you’re someone who likes details, the U.S. Grant Pilgrimage Leader’s Guide explains many aspects of the entire weekend.

Camp Eastman, July 11-17

Want to do another week at Summer Camp or the June week at HHSCR didn’t work for you?  Head to Camp Eastman (Nauvoo, Illinois) July 11-17 where our Scoutmaster, Trent Hancock, will lead the Provisional Troop.  The Provisional Troop welcomes any Scouts registered for camp who aren’t attending with their own units.  There are already a few T2K Scouts signed up for the provo troop during this week. First-time campers are highly encouraged to sign-up for the First Year Camper Program, where they will complete several early rank requirements.  Cost is $325 per scout.

Check merit badge offerings here: https://www.mississippivalleybsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2021-CE-Merit-Badge-Schedule.pdf

Full information about camp here: https://www.mississippivalleybsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2021-Scouts-BSA-Camp-Leaders-Guide.pdf 

Scouts register individually on Camp Eastman’s website: https://registration.mississippivalleybsa.org/summer-camp/login