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.