Activities (Scouts)
Pinewood Derby 2022 Council Rules Released!
Northern Star Council has released the 2022 Council Pinewood Derby Rules! In order to race at the Northern Star Scouting Cub Scout Championship, the participant must satisfy one of the two membership requirements. ➢ Registered as a Cub Scout at some point since January 1st, 2022. ➢ 5th Grade Cub Scout who bridged (joined) Scouts…
Read MoreHere are some Great Tips for Building your Pinewood Derby Car (using Science!)
1. Max out your Pinewood Derby car’s weight at 5 ounces and make sure the heaviest part is about 1 inch in front of the rear axle. This is the most important step. Science shows if you do this correctly, you will beat a Pinewood Derby car built exactly the same — except with the weight…
Read MoreNorthern Star Scouting – BSA TRAILHEAD AWARD
The Trailhead Award acknowledges a Scout’s outstanding accomplishments and completion of Cub Scouts and commends a youth as he or she stands at the Trailhead path of Scouts BSA—the next great adventure in Scouting. The Trailhead Award recognizes those Webelos Scouts who have gone above and beyond their Arrow of Light requirements and have a strong start on their Scouts BSA adventure. The…
Read MoreRecruiting Pack Leaders – Get to know your Prospects and Plan Succession
Tune into a series of articles on Recruiting and Retaining Unit leaders over the next 3 months See Article 1 – Identifying the need for Unit Leaders Article 2 – Turning Parents into Helpers Article 3 – Show Organization and Set Expectations Get to Know Your Prospects, Personally. For key roles like “Den Leader” and “the next…
Read MoreRecruiting Pack Leaders – Show Organization and Set Expectations – Pt 3
Tune into a series of articles on Recruiting and Retaining Unit leaders over the next 3 months See Article 1 – Identifying the need for Unit Leaders Article 2 – Turning Parents into Helpers Show Organization, Set Expectations, Extend Invitations. First, get organized – slice and dice your big jobs into small portions. Identify what roles…
Read MoreRecruiting Pack Leaders – Turning Parents into Helpers, and Helpers into Leaders – Pt 2
Tune into a series of articles on Recruiting and Retaining Unit leaders over the next 3 months See Article 1 – Identifying the need for Unit Leaders Cub Scouting is a Family Program – Parents Need to Participate Too. OK, recruiting leaders is hard, we get that. But recruiting and training capable leaders is essential to having a…
Read MoreFall/Winter 2021 Base Camp Open Climb & Archery – December 7th
Open climb is a popular pastime at Base Camp! Climbing/archery is open to youth 5 years of age and older. It is required that youth are accompanied by an adult (18 years of age or older) who is able to belay for them at the climbing wall. Youth ages 15+ can be trained to belay.…
Read MoreFAMILY TUBING/SLEDDING AFTERNOON AT PHILLIPPO
OPEN TO THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY! (NEED NOT BE A SCOUT TO ATTEND) Activities include tubing, snow & snowless sledding, kick sleds, campfires and plenty of outdoor fun! Hot cocoa, s’mores and treats will be available for purchase. When: Saturday, December 11th, from 11 am – 4 pm Where: Phillippo Scout Reservation, 20654 – 32nd Ave Way, Cannon Falls Cost: Youth…
Read MoreSantaFest 2021 – December 18th
A HOLIDAY LIGHT SHOW Santa is coming to Base Camp! We have hung the lights and trimmed the tree all that’s left is for you to bring your family to Base Camp and Ring in the Holidays! Join us and enjoy a visit with Santa, decorate a cookie, do a winter craft, write a letter…
Read MoreRecruiting Pack Leaders – Turning Parents into Helpers, and Helpers into Leaders
Tune into a series of articles on Recruiting and Retaining Unit leaders over the next 3 months Packs Need Adult Leaders – Most Need More. Yes, a fully functioning Cub Scout Pack must have the following: (1) a Cubmaster, (2) Den Leaders for each den (of 6 to 8 Scouts in the same grade), (3) a…
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