Troop 200

06/10/2026

***Important announcement about Family night tonight***

The poor weather has made us move Family to Friday. Dinner will be at 6pm followed by campfire (6:45) and callout (7:45) on Friday.

06/07/2026

Yeah Camp!

06/05/2026

🚨 CAPTAIN SAGUARO SAM NEEDS TO KNOW… 🚨

What kind of cardboard vessel are you bringing to the intrepid waters of Bartonville?

🏴‍☠️ Pirate Ship?
🚀 Rocket Ship?
🦆 Giant Rubber Duck?
🦈 Shark?
🛶 Canoe?
🏎️ Race Boat?
🎸 Something completely ridiculous?

The Cardboard Boat Races are coming, and Captain
Saguaro Sam want to know your plans!

Remember:
✅ Cardboard and creativity required
✅ Speed is optional
✅ Staying afloat is highly recommended

Whether you’re a Scout troop, youth group, family, workplace team, or just someone who wants bragging rights, this is your chance to prove your boat-building skills.

👇 Tell us in the comments:
What design are you thinking about building?

Bonus points if you post a sketch or inspiration photo!

Captain Saguaro Sam is already preparing his fleet and wants to know who will challenge him on the high seas of Bartonville.

⚓ Registration closes soon.
⚓ Gather your crew.
⚓ Build something unforgettable.

Will your boat be remembered for winning…

…or for sinking in spectacular fashion?

06/01/2026

⏳ Time is running out!

Sign your crew up today for the most exciting competition on the high seas of Bartonville!

Build it. Race it. Try not to sink it.

⚓ Cardboard Boat Races are coming fast. Will your crew be ready?

05/21/2026

🚣‍♂️💦 Calling all Scouts, families, crews and friends of Troop 200…

Do you have what it takes to build a boat out of cardboard…and actually make it across the waters of Lake Limestone (aka the Limestone Township Pool)? 👀

The Cardboard Boat Race is coming to Pool Days, and Captain Saguaro Sam is looking for brave crews ready to test their skills on the high seas of Bartonville.

This isn’t just about racing.
It’s about teamwork. Creativity. Problem solving. And seeing if your crew can stay afloat long enough to claim victory. ⚓

Whether your boat glides across the water like a champion…or sinks in spectacular fashion…you’re guaranteed to make memories and have a blast doing it.

🏴‍☠️ Build your crew
🛶 Design your boat
🌊 Take on the challenge

Think your crew has what it takes?
Sign up today:

https://www.limestonetownship.org/pooldays

05/10/2026

Today we celebrate the moms, grandmas, stepmoms, and all the amazing women who help guide, support, encourage and cheer on our Scouts every step of the way.

Thank you for the countless rides to meetings and campouts, the late-night merit badge help, the washed uniforms, the words of encouragement, and the love you pour into your families and our Troop family.

Troop 200 wishes all the moms out there a very Happy Mother’s Day. We hope your day is filled with love, appreciation, and a little well-deserved relaxation.

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Troop 200. ⚜️

05/07/2026

🌸 Troop 200 Mother’s Day Court of Honor 🌸

Troop 200 Scouts and Families, please join us on Monday, May 11th at 7:00 PM at the American Legion Post 979 for our Troop 200 Mother’s Day Court of Honor in place of the regularly scheduled troop meeting.

This special evening is a chance to recognize the hard work, achievements, leadership, and advancement of our Scouts while also celebrating the mothers and families who support them every step of the journey.

Scouts should arrive in full Class A uniform, including:
• Neckerchief & slide
• Merit badge sash

We look forward to celebrating another great chapter in the Scouting journey together.

04/29/2026

Big shout out to our newest top fans! 💎

Sandra Stearns, Tom Eertmoed, Janine Williamson

Drop a comment to welcome them to our community,

04/28/2026

Great things are happening right here in our community.

Clara A. Lauterbach Park continues to grow into something special for Bartonville families, and we’re proud to see it expand with the opening of the new playground this Earth Day.

A big shoutout to Jack Ledeboer for his Eagle Scout project, building and installing three benches along Clara’s Trail. Projects like this don’t just check a box, they leave a lasting impact for years to come.

Clara’s Trail is becoming a true example of Scout-led service. John Meyer, another Troop 200 Eagle Scout, completed his project by building two bridges along the trail, making it safer and easier for everyone to enjoy. And there’s more to come, with another Troop 200 Eagle Scout project on the trail set to begin very soon.

We’re grateful to be part of a community that values service, leadership, and giving back. Thank you to the Bartonville Park Committee, village leadership, and all the volunteers who continue to invest in this space.

If you haven’t been out to Clara’s Trail or the new playground yet, go check it out.

Proud to represent Troop 200.

Bartonville Park Committee marked Earth Day with a ribbon‑cutting ceremony celebrating the grand opening of the new playground area at Clara A. Lauterbach Park.
This year’s Earth Day celebration officially opened the newly completed playground, which features a large fenced‑in play area, picnic tables, benches, and a swing bench donated by Deb Jones in honor of her parents. Designed for families and visitors of all ages, the new playground provides a welcoming space for outdoor recreation. Members of the park committee were on hand to distribute treat bags and Lauterbach Park stickers to attendees.
The event builds on last year’s Earth Day celebration, which included a ribbon cutting for Clara’s Trail, another recent enhancement to the park.

During this year’s ceremony, the committee also recognized Eagle Scout Jack Ledeboer for his service project, which included the construction and installation of three hand‑built benches along Clara’s Trail. Each bench features a plaque detailing the accomplishment.

Clara A. Lauterbach Park now offers a variety of amenities, including two pickleball courts, a small pavilion with four picnic tables, and a roadway winding along a creek bordered by exposed limestone hillsides. A tree‑lined drive follows the creek bed and leads to a large open area at the top of the hill, one of the few remaining areas of the park yet to be developed..

Heidi Rhea, Director of Parks and Recreation, thanked the park committee for its hard work and dedication, as well as the volunteers, Boy Scout Troop 200, the Village Board, and the Public Works Department for their continued support. With strong community backing, the park committee has helped bring new life to Clara A. Lauterbach Park and hopes more residents will visit, explore, and enjoy the park’s natural beauty and peaceful setting.
Thanks to WMBD for reporting on our grand opening: https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/lauterbach-park-playground-grand-opening/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRdnbBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF0M1pyR0Q5NkxRZFpCOVRDc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHpmawuCOF7wP0fgfD-owBbmmoGieu7XeJXBstjvVBXEtY0TET4jQMFVkYYEs_aem_kdPe04PrzRWV2Qd0YKoM7A

09/03/2025

🇺🇸 Happy Birthday to the American Flag! 🇺🇸

On this day in 1777, the Continental Congress adopted the Stars and Stripes as the official flag of the United States. For 248 years, Old Glory has been a symbol of freedom, unity, and the values we hold dear.

As Scouts, we honor the flag not only with our salutes and ceremonies, but by living out the values of Scouting America, duty to God and country, service to others, and being prepared to stand tall when called upon.

Today, Troop 200 proudly joins Americans everywhere in celebrating the birthday of our flag. May we always remember the sacrifices made under its colors and the hope it represents for generations to come.

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