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National Recruitment Webinar – Tues, Aug 25th @ 7pm
Register NOW for the Next NATIONAL RECRUITMENT WEBINAR: • “I can’t recruit in my school!” Drive-Thru Recruiting • Family Fun Fest and The Pinewood Derby 500 Open • It’s Not Too Late: 5 Things to Do to Invite Families to Join Who should attend: Cub Scout Unit Leaders, Council Staff, Commissioners, Marketing staff and volunteers…
Read MoreWITH THE DIVERSITY AWARD, EVERYONE IN YOUR FAMILY CAN GET INVOLVED!
BY JODY KIMBALL, COUNCIL COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE MEMBER As you and your family are checking out the wide variety of adventures, merit badges, requirements and electives available, consider this unique award offered to all youth and adults in the Northern Star Council. The Diversity Award was created by the Northern Star Council Diversity Committee to strengthen…
Read MoreLeaders from across the Nation create Video Series for Cub Scout Adventures!
Den Leaders! Are you looking for help with Virtual meetings? Maybe you’re a new leader and just need ideas on how to plan Den Meetings? Maybe you have new Lion Parents who want tips and tricks to plan their adventure? National BSA has you covered with a series of videos for Cub Scout Adventures! The…
Read MoreBACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! MINECRAFT CAMP! Come join the fun at Camp Pinewood on Sept. 12
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! MINECRAFT CAMP! Come join the fun at Camp Pinewood on Sept. 12, where we have even more fun attractions at our virtual Scout camp. https://scoutingevent.com/250-fallvirtualminecraftcamporee Register NOW! Last time this event filled up in less than a day. NEW AT CAMP: – Waterslide! – Action Archery! – Climbing Wall! – Railcar…
Read MoreTwin Cities Live visits Northern Star Scouting Camp!
At the start of our 7th week of offering day camps to our community we were visited by Twin Cities Live. Over the summer you’ve heard us note that camps are essential because our kids need relationship building, connections, leadership experiences and a tie to the outdoors. You also know that our council’s vision is…
Read MoreWhat does Cub Scouting Look like this Fall?
Leaders – How are you planning for this fall? Starting around mid-March of 2020, in-person Den and Pack activities — including field trips and other visits to community resources — were suspended on account of the risk of transmission of Covid-19, under guidance and directives about physical distancing. At this time, we lack good information about…
Read MoreDistrict M – Pack and Troop Leader Gatherings this coming Week! Join us for an open discussion and more information!
All Leaders – Scoutmasters, Den Leaders, Committee Members, Assistant Scoutmasters, Membership Chairs and more — should join us for the leader meetings for Pack and Troop leaders this coming week! Hear important updates and get your questions answered in this virtual meeting! Make sure you register in the link below or email Jim Bollback [email protected]…
Read MoreTurn Almost Anything Into a Recruitment Event!
Be sure to download the latest Turn Almost Anything into a Recruitment Event booklet, created just for the Packs and Troops in District M. This handout of best practices, tools, and tips is a great resource throughout the year for leaders, both new and old, to build recruiting into your events.
Read MoreSummer Recruitment tip: yard sign it up!
Did your local festival get cancelled? Is your Pack missing out on its usual parade promotion? Drive some local awareness and visibility with yard signs! Yard signs are available at the BaseCamp office. Order yours here! They’re free! Some Packs have turned yard sign placement into a family event! Set a day for each…
Read MorePOP UP! CUB SUMMER DAY CAMP – A Local Week-Long Camp for Cub Scouts
This summer, camp is coming to your neighborhood. Pop-up camps: Week-Long day camp opportunities throughout Northern Star available to all Cub Scouts (open to youth entering K-5th Grade in the fall)! There are multiple sites and weeks of Day Camp, from June 22 thru August 28th! All activities will be age appropriate and guided by…
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