Activities (Scouts)
2020 Pinewood Derby Rules Released
The Pinewood Derby Rules for 2020 should be used by anyone who participates in the Lake Minnetonka District Pinewood Derby Finals or in the Council Pinewood Derby Finals. And finally, remember the No. 1 rule of a Pinewood Derby is that it’s supposed to be fun. While you should always strive to do your best, don’t…
Read More2020 GREY WOLF NYLT
GREY WOLF – OUR COUNCIL’S NATIONAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP TRAINING (NYLT). The course is designed around a model troop/crew’s month. The unit is led by a youth staff trained to provide counseling and mentoring. Adult leadership is present, but the unit is run by the well-trained youth staff. Youth completing the course return to their units…
Read MoreService Project Ideas for Lions and Tigers (Cub Scouts)
Coming up with feasible service project ideas for young Cub Scouts can be a challenge. Lions (who are in kindergarten) need to do a good turn for the Pick My Path adventure. And Tigers (who are in first grade) need to do a service project for the Tiger Circles adventure. There are many possibilities: Collect…
Read More2020 PHILMONT COUNCIL CONTINGENT
Have you always wanted to go to Philmont Scout Ranch? The Council Contingent we offer is a great opportunity. WHAT IS A COUNCIL CONTINGENT? A contingent is a large group made up of youth and adults from multiple troops and crews throughout the council. A contingent also prepares for the extensive trip together and travels…
Read MoreLake Minnetonka 2020 Winter Camporee
February 14-16, 2020 Lake Minnetonka Winter Camporee 2020 Rum River Scout Camp 15659 St Francis Blvd Ramsey, Minnesota 55303 Price per Person – $25.00 This will be a fantastic event you won’t want to miss! This is a lumberjack themed event, so dress and cook appropriately. In other words, lots of plaid, stocking caps, boots,lots…
Read MoreWinter Camporee 2020 – February 14-16, 2020!
Lake Minnetonka Winter Camporee 2020 @ Rum River Scout Camp! Grab this Promotional Flyer for your Troop meeting! This is a Lumberjack themed event, so dress and cook appropriately. In other words, lots of plaid, stocking caps, boots,lots of hearty stews (All Troops will be given sweet potato’s to add in their dish) and yummy…
Read MoreBeyond the Ashes
On May 31, 2018 the Ute Park Fire began close to the Philmont Scout Ranch property line near Cimarroncita. Over the next few weeks, brave firefighters fought this and several other wildfires around the ranch. the 2018 Ute Park Fire damaged over 27,000 acres of Philmont. Philmont is committed to the recovery of the land…
Read MoreSpring 2020 BB Gun & Archery Rangemaster Training
BSA requires all Cub Scout shooting sports (including Cub Scout archery, BB guns, wrist rockets/slingshots, catapults or rockets) to be supervised by a BSA certified range master. Get trained so you can run your Scouting Unit’s ranges at our Council Camps! Pre-registration required – limited to 20 individuals per class. “Archery and bb gun shooting are…
Read MoreWINTER DISCOVERY DAY CAMP
GET YOUR KIDS OUT OF THE HOUSE DURING WINTER BREAK! Base Camp has the cure for all cases of cabin fever and hibernation this winter! Join us for three thrilling days of Winter Discovery Day Camp, where our fun staff will keep bodies and brains from freezing up with exciting activities in our spacious and…
Read MoreGO ON A LEADERSHIP ADVENTURE AT BASE CAMP
TROOP AND CREW DISCOUNT IN JANUARY, FEBRUARY AND MARCH! Step into Base Camp’s brand new Leadership Lab – a creative and dynamic learning space designed with the development of young leaders in mind. During our Leadership Adventure program, learners will spend time discovering their own style of leadership by taking our unique self-assessment. We will…
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