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- EIN 42-0680304
- 319-862-0541
- Bezanson Service Center 660 32nd Ave Sw Cedar Rapids IA 52404 USA
- http://www.hawkeyebsa.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Boy Scouts of America, Children & Youth, Community Coalitions, Human Service Organizations, Human Services
Mission: The Hawkeye Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America was formed in 1952 through the merger of the Iowa River Valley Council and the Cedar Rapids Council. The Hawkeye Area Council works through community-based organizations in Eastern Iowa to provide Scouting’s many programs to 10,000 of the area’s youth annually. Youth served include boys and girls, ages 5-21. The Council accomplishes its purpose through the work of nearly 3,000 volunteers. The Council provides camping facilities, leader training, and other support services to over 220 Scouting units.
Programs: In the councils seven county service area, over 6,000 youth were served by the scouting program in 2014. The council provides direct support to adult volunteers, youth leaders and the scouts themselves. Working in tandem with partners called chartered organizations, the council provides programs to cub scouts, boy scouts, venturing and exploring groups. Also, the council provides support in training, advancement, accident and sickness insurance for all members and leaders, marketing, high adventure opportunities, day camping programs and career/vocation training in areas such as salesmanship, business and entrepreneurship. Expenses also include commissioned youth serving executives, program materials, local scouting events and technical support. Events such as monthly roundtables are provided to share best practices and other activities in accordance with the scouting mission.
the hawkeye area council offers resident camping opportunities at the howard h. Cherry scout reservation near central city, ia. The camp has nine severe weather storm shelters to enhance camp safety. The 500 acre camp hosts cub scout, boy scout and venturing activities. Boy scout summer camp in 2014 had about 530 scouts and 600 cub scouts in attendance. In addition, weekend camping for scout and non-scout groups is available. Outcome measurements of the scouting program prove that youth in the outdoors has a positive impact on peer, family and faith relationships. The camp also offers a high ropes course for more challenging activities. This camp is used by business, school and church groups in the community as well as current scouting members. The camp is staffed by one full time ranger as well as event program directors when appropriate.
the council expanded its efforts of outreach to youth called trailblazers. This effort works directly with youth in hard to serve areas of the council. Over 600 youth were served directly by this effort in cedar rapids and iowa city. In 2014, direct program expenses were used for pack, troop, crew and post materials and advancement.