Activities (Scouts)
Socially Distant Service Projects for Cub Scouts
“Do A Good Turn Daily” Ideas for Home-based Scout Service Projects Many Scouts, Parents, and Scout Leaders have asked about ways that Scouts can complete service hours for rank requirements during the current “stay-at-home” situation. Here is a list of timely and appropriate service project ideas that Scouts can complete with the approval of their…
Read MoreRegistration is LIVE – Loop-a-Looza for Cub Scouts – Lion through Webelos – Jan 2nd!
Cub Parents and Den Leaders! Save the date for Jan 2nd for Loop-a-Looza Virtually!! We will have 2 loops each from Lions-Bears and Webelos and AOLs there will be four pins offered that day! Depending on the rank there will be loops at 10, 12, 2 & 4. Scouts don’t have to be there all…
Read More2021 NORTHERN STAR SCOUTING KLONDIKE DERBY – Jan 30th and Feb 20th
CALLING ALL TROOPS, CREWS, AND SHIPS TO COMPETE IN THE 2021 KLONDIKE DERBY! Join your fellow Troops, Crews, and Ships from across Northern Star Scouting for a Saturday of competition, Scout skills, and fellowship during our two Klondike Derby events. The 2021 Klondike Derby is an excellent opportunity for your unit to demonstrate proficiency in Scout…
Read MoreUPDATED 11/12 — COVID19 AND NORTHERN STAR SCOUT MEETINGS AND PROGRAMMING
11/12/2020 Northern Star has read the restrictions contained in the State of Minnesota Emergency Executive Order 20-96. After learning more about the order and its intent, and consulting with the Minnesota Dept of Health and the American Camping Association, much of the order does not apply to current volunteer and council lead activities. Northern Star…
Read MoreEagle Scout of the Year Scholarship
American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year Scholarship The American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year nomination window is from November 1st to March 1st, annually. Nomination packets must be received by each applicant’s respective American Legion department (state) headquarters no later than March 1st. Then each respective American Legion Department (state) Selection Committee will…
Read MorePOLAR CUBS GET YOUR CHILL ON!!
Think camp is just for the summer? Think again! Polar Cubs is one of the largest Cub Scout Day Camp programs in the country and it’s happening at a camp near you. This single day program is filled with classic winter activities as well as some unique Scouting adventures. Don’t miss your chance to be…
Read MoreWILDERNESS FIRST AID CLASSES AT BASE CAMP WITH REI IN 2021
REI and the National Outdoor Leadership School are offering several sessions of Wilderness First Aid Training at Base Camp in 2021. These sessions are all 2 days, and are being planned to follow COVID safety guidelines. REI expects the demand to be high for theses trainings, so get registered today if you have a High…
Read MoreMINNESOTA TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM “DEN DEAL” FOR CUB SCOUTS
The Minnesota Transportation Museum Jackson Street Roundhouse is offering special group prices for Cub Scout Dens in Northern Star Scouting ($50 for groups of 10). The museum collection has many historical exhibits and programs of interest to boys and girls in the Cub Scout program, including real steam and diesel locomotives, cabooses, passenger and freight…
Read MoreNORTHERN STAR UNIFORM EXCHANGE IS THERE FOR YOU
If you’re looking to purchase, donate, or receive a good condition, used uniform, we can help. The goal of the Northern Star Uniform Exchange is to see that every Scout has a uniform. If you can’t afford our donation suggestions, please let us know and we’ll take care of you! PURCHASE UNIFORMS at discounted prices…
Read MoreTroops and Crews – Volunteer at the Far-o-ween at Base Camp
Troops, Crews and Scouting volunteers! We need your help to put on a safe, fun Halloween event for Scouts and community members. We are looking for units to set up candy stations around the Base Camp property for safe trick-or-treating. We’d also love it (but not a requirement) if each unit came up with the…
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