Homework and Pre-req list has been updatedThe registration link for the Holy Cross site can be found here, Holy Cross Troop 9 MBS Registration @ Holy Cross.  The registration link for the STM site can be found here, Holy Cross Troop 9 MBS Registration @ STM.Environmental Science has been added to the HC site*Public Health has been canceled*Wilderness Survival has been canceled at STM*Safety and Space Exploration have...

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We are very pleased to announce the Troop 9 Merit Badge Seminar at Holy Cross School, Champaign, IL on March 2, 2024. Registration will open on Wednesday, January 17 at 5:30 PM CST and closes on February 17. The registration link and instructions will be posted here by January 16.*Plumbing is now available**Registration will go live Wednesday, January 17th, at 5:30PM CST.  The registration link...

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Troop 9 is heading down to Marengo Cave on Saturday, February 17. It will be an adventurous trip that will allow the Scouts to explore a cave in its natural state. The Troop is very excited to be back for the first time since 2019.                                     ...

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Troop 9 is skiing at Devil's Head Resort in Merrimac, WI on Saturday, February 18 - Monday, February 20. The trip is open to skiers of all levels and their families. Scouts will have the ability to earn their Snow Sports merit badge.The cost of the trip will be $175 per skier. This includes a 2 night hotel stay, ski rental, lift ticket, and lesson. It also...

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 MERIT BADGE SEMINAR 2/17/2023 updates:Registration ends tomorrow.  Hurry to get any late submissions entered!1/22/23 updates: We still have quite a few openings, especially in the Citizenship classes. We are currently 75% full, so don't hesitate to get your scouts signed up! Champaign Venturing Crew 1 is hosting Wilderness First Aid and CPR/AED training April 21-23 at Camp Drake. 1/17/2023 updates: Reminder, registration will go live tomorrow at 5:30PM...

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Troop Shoot 2022 We have an action-packed weekend coming up quickly on Saturday, October 29 with the annual Troop Shoot. This is a great opportunity for our Scouts to learn and practice safe use and handling of Rifle and Shotgun. It's also a great time for older Scouts on the Shotgun Range. We usually end up having some pretty fierce competition between the Scouts...

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 On the last Friday in April, Scouts from Troop 9 participated in an Arbor Day tree planting celebration with the Champaign city forester (Andrew L.).  He presented to the scouts about the benefits of trees and the importance of planting trees. An open spot was selected to plant a Kentucky coffee tree across the street from the entrance of Holy Cross Church. Scouts...

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