Camping
A first-timer’s guide to camping with the whole family
A loud thwap! echoes among towering hardwoods. Helen Olsson stands with her husband, Jeff, at a sizzling cook stove, on which dinner is only a few minutes from being ready. At the sound of another thwap!, the duo decides to investigate. The couple’s three kids, ages 11 to 16, were charged with pre-dinner entertainment —…
Read MoreDay Camp Program for new Tiger Scouts!
Tiger Day Camp is the perfect introduction to Summer Camp for our youngest campers entering 1st Grade this fall! Spend a full day exploring camp and all of the awesome activities it has to offer. You can look forward to swimming, archery, bb guns, nature hike, bounce pillow and much more! ADVANCEMENT This program is…
Read MoreWORK AT YOUR FAVORITE PLACE, CAMP!
MOST OF OUR CAMPS ARE STILL HIRING WHAT IS THE JOB? Northern Star Scouting, based out of St. Paul, MN is seeking camp counselors age 15 and older that are interested in work with Scouts age 11-17 (Scouts BSA) or age 6-10 (Cub Scout). WHERE IS IT? Northern Star Scouting has camps throughout Minnesota and…
Read MoreLake Minnetonka Setting the Pace
Lake Minnetonka is setting the pace with seven Scouts BSA troops for girls started since February 1 of this year. Congratulations to Troop 5174 (Chaska), Troop 5283 (Wayzata), Troop 5330 (Chanhassen), Troop 5424 (Excelsior), Troop 5570 (Plymouth), Troop 5571 (Mound), and Troop 5589 (Victoria)! More than 50 girls are currently registered in these troops which…
Read More2019 Many Point and Tomahawk Reservations Are Now Open
2019 Many Point and Tomahawk Reservations are open. All the remaining sites are available for anyone to reserve. MANY POINT SCOUT CAMP Many Point is a top notch Scout camp in Northern Minnesota known for being mission driven, providing quality service, and innovation. TOMAHAWK SCOUT RESERVATION Located in beautiful Western Wisconsin, Tomahawk…
Read MoreNorthern Tier National High Adventure 2020 Summer and 2019-20 Okpik Lottery
Northern Tier will offer a lottery for 2020 summer reservations and 2019-2020 Okpik winter reservations. The registration for the lottery will open Tuesday January 8, 2019 at 9:00 AM and remain open until Tuesday January 15, 2018 at 11:59 PM. Entry into the lottery will open at 9:00 am CST on Tuesday January 8 and…
Read More10 more unbelievable places Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts have camped overnight
The last time I posted about out-of-the-ordinary camping locations, the list included an 18th-century fort in New York, a “haunted” jail in Canada and a minor league baseball field in Delaware. Now it’s time for a new list. The list of 10 actual places Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts have camped includes a gorilla exhibit…
Read MoreWINTER ACTIVITY SAFETY
SAFETY MOMENT There is magic to camping in winter. It is one of the most challenging outdoor adventures. However, potentially extreme weather conditions, cold temperatures, and unique hazards associated with outdoor winter activities require careful planning to ensure safety. Go here to learn more about winter activity safety: https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/safety-moments/winter-activity/ Scouting has quite a library of “Safety…
Read More2020 Philmont Lottery Opens October 30, 2018
Registration for summer crews begins October 30, 2018. In December, the Lottery determines trek date assignments (learn more about the Philmont Lottery system). Register soon to receive your best desired trek date. If you have any questions, please contact me. Thank you. Julie Terpstra Camping Co-Chairman [email protected]
Read More2019 World Scout Jamboree registration is now live for BSA members
The U.S. contingent logo for the 2019 World Scout Jamboree. The theme of the 2019 World Scout Jamboree is “Unlock a New World.” Now you’ve got the keys. Registration for the 2019 World Scout Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Reserve is live. This means prospective youth participants, adult volunteers and staffers — known in World Scout…
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