Activities (Scouts)
2021 TOTANHAN NAKAHA LODGE FALL FELLOWSHIP
In just 13 days, we will be gathering for a fellowship and recognition event at Great Wolf Lodge in Bloomington. Prices go up after the 12th, so you need to sign up now to save $10. Where: Great Wolf Lodge (1700 American Blvd E, Bloomington, MN 55425) When: Sunday November 21st 2-7PM – Water park. 4-5:30PM…
Read More2022 KLONDIKE DERBIES
Join your fellow Troops and Crews from across Northern Star Scouting for our upcoming Klondike Derby events! The 2022 Klondike Derby series will be held on two different weekends. Join us the weekends of January 28, 2022 at Stearns Scout Camp, or February 18, 2022 at Fred C. Andersen Scout Camp. Back by popular demand and…
Read More2022 EAGLE SCOUT SCHOLARSHIPS
Each year up to $40,000 in scholarships are awarded to graduating high school seniors in Northern Star Scouting. Endowed scholarships include Camp Staff, Technical School, Southeast Asian Scout and more. Applications are available online starting November 1, 2021 and closing January 15, 2022. 2022 EAGLE SCOUT SCHOLARSHIP QUALIFICATIONS Applicant earned their Eagle Scout Award with…
Read More2022 POLAR CUBS DAY CAMP – REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
Ready or not winter is coming and that means it’s time to start thinking about winter activities to do with your pack! Lucky for you – Polar Cubs is coming to a camp near you! Polar Cubs Day Camp This program is age-progressive and family-friendly, meaning all youth will be able to participate in activities…
Read MoreNorthern Star Minecraft Series – Saturday, November 11, 2021 – Hardcore Survival Challenge
Requires a version of Minecraft running the Bedrock Edition of the game and a gaming system allowing online gaming. TIME: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm OR 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm COST: $10 per player (every player receives a patch for the survival event and a pin if you complete the challenge, and top 3…
Read MoreRegister Now for Spooky-Ree! Three weekends in October!
Spooky-Ree is a Family Camp experience like no other! Come to Stearns Scout Camp or Phillippo Scout Reservation for a scary-good time. We’ll scare your socks off while you play games, eat smores, learn camp skills, shoot BB guns, and more! Camp will begin Friday evening and operate through Sunday morning. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS The popular…
Read MoreEXPERIENCE JOTA/JOTI 2021 ON OCTOBER 16
Come to the Museum on Saturday, October 16, 2021 and you can participate in the largest Scouting events in the world. These simultaneous events are called JOTA (Jamboree-on-the-Air) and JOTI (Jamboree on the Internet). The events run all day from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Groups, units, and individuals are welcome. JOTA uses amateur radio to link…
Read MoreWHAT CAN YOU DO TO IMPROVE UNIT RETENTION?
As we transition from virtual Scouting to in-person activities, we asked a few veteran Scouters if they had any tricks for fostering unit retention. Tops on their list was “keep it simple, make it fun.” How, you make ask? Advancement is one key element, and when it’s fun the Scouts are barely aware advancement is…
Read MoreBOOK YOUR FALL AND WINTER BASE CAMP LOCK-IN NOW
Now is the time to reserve your Fall and Winter Lock-Ins at Base Camp to guarantee that you will be able to find an available date! Lock-Ins are one of our most popular programs at Base Camp and its a great option for a unit overnight when the weather starts to get colder. Lock Ins…
Read MoreEagle Scout Preview – Ridgedale Library – Tuesday, September 14, 2021 – 6:00 PM
You are invited to attend the District M Eagle Scout Preview on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, beginning at 6:00 pm. The meeting will be held in the Robert H. Rohlf Room at Ridgedale Library (12601 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka). Our Eagle Scout Preview is designed to provide Life Scouts, their parents, and their adult leaders…
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