Activities (Scouts)
Price Increases for Awards and Uniforms
Unit leaders – we have some good news and some bad news. We’ve heard this information on several online Scouting groups, so wanted to share with our District M folks. Bad news? BSA’s national supply division is raising prices for some awards and uniform pieces. Good news? The prices don’t go into effect until March…
Read More2021 SPRING BALOO COURSE NOW OPEN FOR REGISTRATION – BALOO Trained Leader is required for any Pack camping
BALOO (Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation) TRAINED LEADERS PUT THE OUTING IN SCOUTING Attention all Cub Leaders looking to get outside Camping with your pack! We have a BALOO training scheduled for May 22-23, 2021. A BALOO trained leader is a requirement for a Pack or Den to facilitate their own camping activities and covers topics…
Read MoreGrey Wolf NYLT 2021 Participant Nomination – Due March 1st — don’t Delay
Grey Wolf is 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 MorePhilmont Bound! Spots Available to join Troop 337 this summer.
Leaders, Parents, and Scouts, Troop 337’s 2020 Philmont trip was all set and excited to go to Philmont with a full crew. And then COVID came, which caused their trip to be rescheduled to 2021. The Troop has a 12 day trek scheduled to start on July 31st this summer. Unfortunately, not everyone who was…
Read MoreWinter 2021 Base Camp Open Climb & Archery – Thursdays in March!
Open Climb is back by popular demand! Due to COVID restrictions we need to limit the size of groups and therefore registration is required. Each date/session has two time slots 6:00-7:30p.m. and 7:30-9:00p.m. Climbing/archery is open to youth 5 years of age and older. It is required that youth are accompanied by an adult (18…
Read More2021 FORT SNELLING NATIONAL CEMETERY WREATH CLEAN-UP – Open to Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturers
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR COVID-19 PROTOCOLS Started by the legacy Kaposia Chapter of the Totanhan Nakaha Lodge, the annual Ft. Snelling National Cemetery Wreath Clean-up is one of the largest service projects undertaken in Northern Star Scouting each year. Held the first Saturday in February (this year, Saturday February 6, 2021), the project consists of removing…
Read MoreScouts BSA Winter Camping Q&A
WE HAVE MADE CHANGES THIS YEAR TO OUR WINTER PROGRAMS. THESE CHANGES AFFECT PROGRAM OFFERINGS, LOCATIONS AND ARRIVAL TIMES. PLEASE READ EACH PROGRAM CAREFULLY. THERE IS AN ONLINE VIDEO PRESENTATION REVIEW OF ALL CHANGES. s The online video covers: Changes to program this winter Covid-19 protocols How to request gear online before your session Requesting…
Read MoreCub Leaders – Plan meetings that cover multiple ranks!
Den Leaders – are you working with Dens of different ranks? Looking to plan what advancement to work on? Pack Leaders – looking for themes for your next Pack meeting that covers multiple ranks? Check out this cool chart from the Atlanta Area Council that shows what themes can be used for meetings that apply…
Read More12/18/20 COVID-19 Updated Guidance
Earlier this week the State of Minnesota announced changes to the current restrictions placed on gatherings and activities. We have looked at all of the changes, including that families may socialize with other households with limitations, and youth sports can start practicing in the new year. As a result, starting January 4, 2021, as long…
Read MoreTroop 589 Spread Holiday Cheer to the Residents of Auburn Homes
Each Christmas, the Scouts of the linked Troops 3589 (boys) and 5589 (girls), hold a Christmas party for the residents of Auburn Homes in Chaska. Traditionally the Scouts would play bingo, sings songs, share treats and gifts with the residents. This year was a bit different. This year the Scouts recognize that staying at home…
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