Troop 2000 Camp @ Home May 22-24

May 22-24

May Camp@Home

Calling all Scouts from T2000 for another organized Camp@Home event! This event will feature a film screening for Endangered Species Day on May 22, a missing persons (persons = lego guys) exercise to do on a social distanced hike, potential for a group gaming event, and the ability for merit badge and/or rank requirement work.

We’re organizing a virtual campout in our own backyards on May 22-24*! We’re asking each Scout family to join in the fun….

Here are the considerations: 

• Pitch a tent in the yard / hang up a hammock outside / build a den (blanket fort) in your home, if no yard is available....whatever you can do - build some sort of shelter
• Sleep in your shelter of choice overnight (note, to count as a night of camping for rank MB - outdoor camping will be required)
• Take part in any or all “Scouting activity”
• Help with cooking a meal (ideally outside) - if cooking for family, right now this can count toward rank or Camping merit badge or Cooking merit badge. Check requirements first and talk to an adult leader

MOST IMPORTANTLY….. Share photo/video to T2K Facebook page of your experience so others in the Troop can see the coordinated event!

Deadline to sign-up: May 16 (full schedule will be emailed out to participants once sign-up closes)

* In case of weather impacting date, we’ll select another date 

Troop 2000 Campout At Home

April 18, 5:30pm to 9:30am

Calling all Scouts from T2000 for an organized Camp at Home event! COVID-19 may have changed the way we do things right now, but it won’t stop Scouts from camping!

We’re organizing a virtual campout in our own backyards on April 18th! We’re asking each Scout family to join in the fun.

Here are the considerations: 

• Pack a bag
• Pitch a tent in the yard / hang up a hammock outside / build a den (blanket fort) in your home, if no yard is available....whatever you can do - build some sort of shelter
• Sleep in your shelter of choice overnight (note, to count as a night of camping for rank, OA, or MB - outdoor camping will be required)
• Build a campfire (real, virtual, or edible)
• Take part in a “Scouting activity” - we are considering hosting virtual Zoom flag ceremonies, Scout Oath/Law, group gaming, etc.
• We can connect you with an adult leader to work on rank requirements or Cooking and/or Camping merit badge requirements 
• Help with cooking a meal (ideally outside)

MOST IMPORTANTLY….. Share a photo/video to Troop 2000 Facebook page of your experience so others in the Troop can see the coordinated event!

* In case of weather impacting date, we’ll select another date* 

Online Resources

Face to face troop meetings have been suspended until further notice. 

But, just because we're practicing social distancing, it doesn't mean that scouts can't continue working on advancement and improving their skills.

Campcraft Skill Videos - Use these to study up on camping skills for early rank advancement.

Merit Badge Videos - These videos will allow you to prep for many MB requirements. You'll still need to review with a MB counselor. Also on this site is some info on Tenderfoot to First Class.

Outdoor Skills Videos - Several videos with good skills for scouts to know.

Central Florida Council - This online event is for any scout in the nation that wants to participate. They'll have different merit badges each week with some meeting multiple days. You'll want to keep an eye on it as newly posted classes fill up fast. Also, when you do sign up, you'll need to get Scoutmaster approval in advance of actually taking the class. Forward those to Trent.

Piedmont Council - They have several classes online you can sign up for. Several have no pre-requisites. I'm sure these will fill up too.

Lincoln Pilgrimage - Last spring, the troop went to the 74th annual Lincoln Pilgrimage in Springfield, Illinois. It was interesting to learn about Lincoln and participate in the big ceremony and parade. Well, there won't be a parade this year, but they put as much of it as they can online. I encourage scouts to check it out (virtual museum tours, scavenger hunt, etc).

Scoutmaster Bucky - I don't know much about this one. So, if anyone checks it out, be sure to let me know what you think. But, it does look like they have a lot of merit badges out there.

Palmetto Council

Michigan Crossroads Council

Spirit of Adventure Council

Chickasaw Council - You have to scroll down a little to get to the MB offerings.

Hawk Mountain Council

Narragansett Council

Great Rivers Council

National Capital Area Council

Suffolk County Council

Heart of America Council - This one has videos and workbooks to be completed, then you'll need to connect with a local MBC to complete the badge.

Blue Ridge Council

Lake Erie Council

Overland Trails Council

Alamo Area Council

Garden State Council


We've done a few things at the troop level using ZOOM to cover specific requirements and are looking for more ideas.

Let me know if you run across other resources -- Trent

Summer Camp 2020

Registration is open for summer camp. Troop 2000 will be attending Howard H. Cherry Scout Reservation the week of June 21 - June 27. The base cost is $285 if you sign up by 4/29. Base increases to $310 until 5/14. After that it is $330. You will have to have enough funds in your Scoutbucks account in advance of the troop registering you. Checks can be sent to our treasurer if there isn't enough there (more info on registration form).

If summer camp does not happen because of the virus, full refunds will be issued.

Boundary Waters Canoe Trip 2020

The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) is one of the most pristine, peaceful and beautiful places in the USA; it’s truly special.  This trip is being led by Trevor Burke and Matthew Croco, who both have experience in the BWCAW. 

Dates have been finalized and two permits secured. Each permit allows 9 campers and no more 4 canoes. At this time we are asking for commitment to the trip with a $50 deposit. Sign-up closes 3/21.

Urban Trip 2020 - Minneapolis

The Troop 2000 April 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.

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