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UPDATED 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 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 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…
Read MoreDistrict Virtual Gathering – Learn about Units restarting and fall recruitment – Tues, Sept 8th
We wanted you to know that we are planning a District Virtual Gathering on Tuesday, September 8, at 7:00 p.m. The agenda will focus on restarting our units this fall and fall recruitment for packs and troops. There will be time for interaction and questions. Complete the form below to receive the login information direct…
Read More2020 NORTHERN STAR SCOUTING SEPTEMBER MONTHLY SCOUT CHAT
Join us for this month’s Scout chat, with a primary topic being abou the popcorn sale! More details coming soon.
Read MoreUnit Restart Guide is here!
Have your Scouts been ‘on pause’ since the beginning of the pandemic? Is your Pack or Troop struggling to figure out how to restart this fall? The new Unit Restart Guide is here to help! The guide can help navigate the challenges of Covid-19 for your Packs and Troops. You’ll find ideas and options for…
Read MoreTroop 3283 and 5283’s Local Summer Camp
In any normal summer, linked Troops 3283 and 5283 from Wayzata MN, would send approximately 35-40 scouts (boys and girls) and 15-20 adults to Buckskin subcamp at Many Point the last week of July, and another 20-25 scouts and 8-12 adults to Voyageur subcamp the following week, with some scouts staying both weeks. But this…
Read MoreWITH THE DIVERSITY AWARD, EVERYONE IN YOUR FAMILY CAN GET INVOLVED!
BY JODY KIMBALL, COUNCIL COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE MEMBER As you and your family are checking out the wide variety of adventures, merit badges, requirements and electives available, consider this unique award offered to all youth and adults in the Northern Star Council. The Diversity Award was created by the Northern Star Council Diversity Committee to strengthen…
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