General Info
Hawkeye Area Council District: Red Cedar
Meeting Place: 4150 Blue Jay NE, Cedar Rapids (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)
Troop Type: Boys Only
Troop Age: 2 Years
Approximate number of scouts: 10
Contact info to set up a troop visit for prospective scouts: Email
Troop Leadership
Who leads troop meetings? Mixed
Leadership positions: Appointed by adult leaders
New leaders selected: No
How often are activities outside of troop meetings planned? Seldom. The Troop will dissolve the end of this year.
Does your troop provide Den Chiefs to Cub Scout packs? No
Packs:
Troop Program
Is a troop calendar available? Yes
Where can it be found? Church Website
How often are troop meetings? 1-2 times a month
How often are troop camp-outs? Every 3-4 months
What type of camping do you do? Summer camping, In Council, Winter camping, Cabin Camping once a year
Are there any age or rank restrictions? 12-17 (Patrols are divided into 12-13, 14-15, 16-17 year olds)
Do they have a theme, merit badge, or rank requirement focus? Yes
Does the program change from year to year? Year to year based on advancement needs and Scouts desires/interests)
Advancement
Number of Eagle Scouts: 2
Troop Advancement Philosophy: Young man is mentored by scoutmaster and other adults through Life Scout. Eagle Advisor is assigned to assist the Scout to complete Eagle and follow on palms, training opportunities.
Activities to help with advancement: Advancements are typically worked in troop meeting and in conjunction with camp. Scouts are encouraged to work with parents at home as well.
Percentage advancement in the last 12 months: 80%
Uniform
Uniform requirements: Wear/bring uniform shirt each troop meeting. Bring uniform for campout. Wear shirt for troop/patrol service activity.
Recommended number of uniforms: 1
Uniforms required for adult leaders: Yes
Financial
Approximate yearly cost to be involved in the troop: The church picks up the annual registration and event costs.
What does this include? Scout registration, reimbursement for food for campouts, events, gas, etc
Fundraising opportunities: None
Additional info
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