Cedar Rapids 2020 MBU

Cedar Rapids MBU is on April 18th, 2020.  Please sign up to get your choice of merit badges.  Deadline is March 30th.

Winter District Camporee 2/21-2/23

The winter district camporee is at Marr Park near Ainsworth. This will be winter camping at its best. It will have toboggan races between the troops and other fun activities. Deadline to register is February 13th.

 

Oskaloosa Merit Badge Conclave 3/21

The Oskaloosa Merit Badge Conclave is coming up on 3/21/20.   Please register ASAP to get your choice of merit badges.  Deadline to register is March 1st.

APO MBU 3/7

The APO MBU is coming up on 3/7/20.   Please register ASAP to get your choice of merit badges.  Deadline to register is Feb 25th at 8pm.

January Lock-in

The North Liberty Rec Center Lock-in is scheduled on January 17th   Please register online if you plan to attend. We'll have the pool for the first 90 minutes and then it will be video games, board games, gym use, movies and of course...pizza.

Where:  North Liberty Rec Center

When:  January 17th  9pm - 7am January 18th

Ski Trip on MLK Day

Our Troop Ski Trip will be to Sundown Mountain on Monday January 20th (no school)  

By going on a weekday we are able to get the best group deal on ski rentals and lift tickets. Families are welcome to attend.

Cardboard Camp Out Dec 13-15

Put your camping and winter survival skills to the test. We'll be at the Kent Park Youth Camp. Sleep outside or in the lodge, the choice is yours. Build a sleeping shelter out of cardboard.  Note: A night spent outside counts as a night of camping for Order of the Arrow, rank advancement, and Camping Merit Badge purposes. A night spent in the lodge does not count for any of those things.   Deadline to register is Dec 1st.

Poll for next summer

   

There are four different options we're looking at for summer of 2020. See below for information on each of them, and then take the poll. While there will still be at least one summer camp opportunity, this is something special that scouts could do (based on ability). Be thinking about your first, second and third choices.

November Eagle Cave Trip

We are going to Eagle Cave in Wisconsin from Nov 1st - 3rd. We will be sleeping in the cave. There are several activities and a game room. Meals are provided (we don't have to cook this time). The cost for this will be $78/youth and $68/adult. To be guaranteed a spot, you must sign up by August 25. If later than this, it will only be if there is still room (popular venue that books up by other groups).

Climbing Campout Sept 20-22

The troop will be traveling to Baraboo, Wisconsin the weekend of September 20th (see full schedule below). We will be working on the Climbing merit badge through a 6 hour program on Saturday. Everyone should eat before departure (5pm Friday night at the church). Cost will be $95 per scout. Adults are $65 per climber and $0 for non-climbers.

Monticello Merit Mania 11/9

When: November 9th. 6:30 AM and return approximately at 5:30 PM.
Where: Monticello High School, 850 E Oak Street, Monticello, IA 52310 (53 miles)
Who: Available to all registered members of Troop 2000

OCV District Camporee October 4th - 6th 2019

The fall district camporee is at Belgum Grove (just west of Hills). It will be a weekend of conservation (great for kids who need conservation hours) and scouts will be able to work on the Nature, Fishing, and Mammal Study merit badges! Deadline to register is September 26th.

Wisconsin Cycling Campout

The biking campout hosted by Troop 270 with Troop 2000 invited will be the weekend of August 16-18. Since that is before school starts, we'll plan to leave at noon Friday from the church. It is approximately a four hour drive to the City Park in Norwalk, Wisconsin. This will put us there in time to set up camp and prepare dinner. The plan is to do a 50 mile ride on Saturday and a 25 mile ride on Sunday. Cost is $50 per scout and $10 per adult.

Go here to register. Deadline is August 9th.
https://tinyurl.com/WI-Bike

4th Fest Parade

Troop 2000 has an entry in Coralville's 4th Fest Parade on July 4th. Participants will need to be at the staging area in the parking lot of McGregors Furniture (corner of 22nd Ave and 2nd St) no later than 9am. Scouts will be walking and handing out candy. Scout shirt with neckerchief is required. We'll need a couple adults to help. I'll have a wagon along with the group that can store extra candy and water bottles. Please sign up so we know who to expect.

https://tinyurl.com/T2K-Parade

Summer Camp 2019

July 7-13 the troop will be attending summer camp at Camp Eastman near Nauvoo, Illinois. Registration is now open for both Troop 2000 and Troop 270.

Popcorn Day at Camp 5/4

Troop 2000 surpassed its Popcorn Sales Goal in 2018. This qualified our unit for a free day at Howard H. Cherry Scout Reservation!

Program at camp runs from 9am - 3pm. There will be a free lunch. We will meet at the church at 7:45am. Activities are subject to change, but should include:

• BB Guns/Airsoft Rifles
• Fishing
• Archery
• Hiking & Nature Trails
• Games
• Craft
• Sling Shots
• Ninja Warrior Course

You don't have to have sold popcorn or even have to have been in the unit last fall. This is for any current member of Troop 2000. Who doesn't want a free day at camp?

Registration is due 4/20. Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/T2K-Popcorn

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.

Spring Camporee 2019

We'll be attending the OCV Camporee April 12-14 and Cedar Valley Campgrounds. The theme will be Hillbilly Olympics. Deadline to register is April 4th. [T270 should also use this link to register]

Lincoln Pilgrimage 2019

The troop will be attending the Lincoln Pilgrimage in Springfield, Illinois the last weekend in April. This will be a large event attracting units from a multi-state area. Rich with history, this will be an opportunity to work toward the Citizenship in the Nation merit badge with counselor Jay Thomas.
[T270 should also use this link to register]

2019 Urban Trip - Minneapolis

UPDATE: There was an issue with the reservation at Base Camp. So, this trip agenda will be used in March 2020. Instead, watch for a new post about a trip the same weekend to Omaha. We'll visit the Strategic Air Command Museum and the Henry Doorly Zoo. There will be a merit badge opportunity at the zoo.

The Troop 2000 March trip will be to Minneapolis, Minnesota. We'll be doing a variety of activities including Northern Star Scouting Basecamp, Mill City Museum, Whirlyball, Mall of America (Nickelodeon Universe), Science Museum of Minnesota and the Minnesota State Orphanage. Registration is open now.