Activities (Scouts)
Scout Scarf (Neckerchief) Day – August 1, 2019
The idea of “Scout Scarf Day” on August 1 is that all active and former scouts are requested to wear their scout scarfs in public to make the “Spirit of Scouting” visible: Once a Scout – Always a Scout! The date of the event commemorates the very first Scout Camp on Brownsea Island in 1907.…
Read MoreLadies & Gentlemen, Start Your Engines!
Have fun designing and building your racing cars over the summer. You are invited to participate in the James J. Hill Days Coaster Cart Derby. Don’t miss this family event using Gravity propelled vehicles. The Wayzata Chamber of Commerce Coaster Cart Derby is intended solely as an enjoyment event for youth (6 to 14 year…
Read MoreA first-timer’s guide to camping with the whole family
A loud thwap! echoes among towering hardwoods. Helen Olsson stands with her husband, Jeff, at a sizzling cook stove, on which dinner is only a few minutes from being ready. At the sound of another thwap!, the duo decides to investigate. The couple’s three kids, ages 11 to 16, were charged with pre-dinner entertainment —…
Read MoreExplore Base Camp at Pre-K Days this Summer!
Base Camp Pre-K Days Fun and active programs for youth ages 2-5 and an adult. Activities include: free play, circle time, games, story and a craft. All sessions run from 9 am to 12:00 noon. $10 per child each day or $32 if you sign up for all four days at once; no cost for adults. Monday,…
Read MoreDay Camp Program for new Tiger Scouts!
Tiger Day Camp is the perfect introduction to Summer Camp for our youngest campers entering 1st Grade this fall! Spend a full day exploring camp and all of the awesome activities it has to offer. You can look forward to swimming, archery, bb guns, nature hike, bounce pillow and much more! ADVANCEMENT This program is…
Read MoreNew Cub Scout Preview Adventure!
Welcome to the fun and exciting Yo-Yo Preview Adventure sponsored by Duncan Toys. This preview adventure gives Wolf, Bear, and Webelos Scouts the opportunity to learn the concepts that make a yo-yo work and the basic physics of a pendulum. Duncan has provide great instructional videos to help you present this adventure to your…
Read MoreThe Bell Museum welcomes Scouting Groups!
The Bell Museum welcomes all Scouting groups! Discounted museum admission (includes the Minnesota Journeys exhibits on the second floor, the Touch & See Lab and Collections Cove, and special exhibition galleries) is available for groups of 15 or more. For an additional fee, Planetarium shows are also available. A minimum group size of 15 or…
Read MoreSee what you missed at Roundtable!
June’s Roundtable was focused on First Aid training for Adults, Scouts, and Cub Scouts! Several leaders saw how First Aid can be taught to their youth through role-playing and games (with a purpose). If you missed out and want to see how you could use games and role-playing, check out: https://www.programresources.org/first-aid-skill-activities/ Our Cub Scouts and…
Read MoreNorthern Star Scouts BSA Troop needs adult female leader for Philmont
A Scouts BSA Troop is looking for an adult female leader to join their Philmont Trek – and they’re willing to help pay the way! Know anybody interested? July 9-21. Comment if you want more info and we’ll connect you – you could make this young woman and her friends very happy!
Read MoreWORK AT YOUR FAVORITE PLACE, CAMP!
MOST OF OUR CAMPS ARE STILL HIRING WHAT IS THE JOB? Northern Star Scouting, based out of St. Paul, MN is seeking camp counselors age 15 and older that are interested in work with Scouts age 11-17 (Scouts BSA) or age 6-10 (Cub Scout). WHERE IS IT? Northern Star Scouting has camps throughout Minnesota and…
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