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Summer Reading with Cub Scouts
Ah, summer. When the glass of iced lemonade sweats chilled droplets of water next to the dog-eared pages of a paperback novel blowing in the breeze that gently sways the porch swing overlooking the winding creek through a field of sun-soaked, bright green grass. Not quite how your summer days look? Not to worry, the takeaway here is…
Read MoreYES! YOUR PACK CAN STILL EARN THE NATIONAL SUMMERTIME PACK AWARD THIS YEAR!
By Jamie Niss Dunn Summertime pack programming during #Scouting@Home will require some creativity this year. Here are some ideas and opportunities for your Cub Scouts that will help them have a great summer and to earn the National Summertime Pack Award: One way to approach summer events would be to plan events which could be…
Read MoreWe Are Bringing Camp To Your Neighborhood! Pop Up! Cub Scout Summer Day Camp
This summer, camp is coming to your neighborhood. Pop-up camps: Week-Long day camp opportunities throughout Northern Star available to all Cub Scouts! SOME ACTIVITIES YOU’LL DO WHO CAN ATTEND Pop Up Cub Summer Day Camp is available to ALL Cub Scouts. DO PARENTS HAVE TO ATTEND? No, this program does not require parents to attend.…
Read MoreUnit Meeting Guidelines (updated 5/29/20)
Units can meet for den meetings, patrol meetings, service projects, or outings in groups of ten or less per state guidelines. All other state guidelines with regard to social distancing and sanitizing should also be observed. For guidance we are following the detailed recommendations that can be found here for reference: https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/schools/socialdistance.pdf https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/aboutdnr/covid-19-outdoor-recreation-guidelines.html For…
Read MoreDistrict Pack Leaders Virtual Gathering – Tuesday, May 26th
Plan to join the Pack Leaders Virtual Gathering on Tuesday, May 26, at 7:00 pm. Among other things, we will be discussing Fall Recruitment and the Annual Membership Registration/Renewal. This Gathering is for any leaders from your pack and is not confined to Cubmaster or Committee Chair. Please pass along the logon information below as…
Read MoreNORTHERN STAR SCOUTING AND COVID19 INFORMATION
ALL IN-PERSON SCOUTING MEETINGS, ACTIVITIES AND CAMPS SUSPENDED FOR GROUPS OF MORE THAN 10 (5/15/2020) Northern Star Scouting will take a small step away from Scouting at Home, and toward in-person den, patrol, and any group gatherings as of Monday, May 18. Per the Governor of Minnesota’s orders, and without conflict with state standards in Wisconsin, groups of…
Read MoreNational Camp-In – Saturday, May 2, 2020 | 10:00 a.m. CT
Join us for a day of adventure! From friendly competitions to campfire singalongs, this virtual event will bring the best parts of Scouting to life with activities all can enjoy from their living room or backyard. This event is open to all families, so invite your friends, neighbors, and colleagues to join the fun!
Read MoreHow are your Units keeping connected with your Scouts?
Thank you, everyone, for hanging in there during these unprecedented, unpredictable, and frustrating days! You have been doing a great job keeping things going in your unit. Kudos to those who have gone all-virtual with great results. We’re looking for you to share the great ideas from your Pack, Troop or Crew to stay connected…
Read MoreApril’s Den Meeting – Adventure Bingo!
Den Leaders – Looking for what to do with your Den? Have your Cub Scouts complete the activities with the help of a parent or family member. Be sure to take pictures as you go! When you get a BINGO, the parent for the Scout can email the pictures for the activities and finished BINGO…
Read More30 Day Nova Challenge
The Boy Scouts of America developed the STEM Nova Awards program to excite and expand a sense of wonder in our Scouts. By working with an adult counselor or mentor, the various modules allow them to explore the basic principles of STEM and discover how fun and fascinating STEM can be. The Supernova awards are…
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