General Info
Hawkeye Area Council District: Old Capitol
Meeting Place: Mark Twain Elementary
Troop Type: Girls Only
Troop Age: Since February 2019
Approximate number of scouts: 6
Contact info to set up a troop visit for prospective scouts: Email
Troop Leadership
Who leads troop meetings? Scout led
Leadership positions: Elected by Scouts
New leaders selected: No
How often are activities outside of troop meetings planned? Once or twice a month
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? Website
How often are troop meetings? Every week, all year
How often are troop camp-outs? once a month
What type of camping do you do? Summer camping, In Council, Out of Council, Winter camping, Backpacking, Canoeing, Camporee
Are there any age or rank restrictions? Must be eligible to be a member of Scouts BSA
Do they have a theme, merit badge, or rank requirement focus? experiential education focus
Does the program change from year to year? Program is Scout-led. So it is what the Scouts want to do. Also, not established enough to have yearly traditions, yet.
Advancement
Number of Eagle Scouts:
Troop Advancement Philosophy: maximum effort
Activities to help with advancement: every week’s meeting has a rank advancement/skill section
Percentage advancement in the last 12 months: 100% have moved up at least one rank
Uniform
Uniform requirements: Uniforming is a method of scouting. We strongly encourage Scouts to proudly wear their Field Uniform at each meeting and when appropriate for other activities. Troop chooses and helps craft their Activity Uniform.
Recommended number of uniforms: 1 Field Uniform, 1 or more Activity Uniform
Uniforms required for adult leaders: No
Financial
Approximate yearly cost to be involved in the troop: ~$550 per year
What does this include? Registration $40; One trip a month @$20 (x10); Summer Camp $300
Fundraising opportunities: Popcorn sales; bake sales
Additional info
Anything else for prospective scouts to know about Troop 204?
We are an ambitious girl troop, we provide opportunities for each of our Scouts to grow and learn by living the values of the Scout Oath and Law.