Camping
Northern Star Scouting Delays Summer Camp Opening to July 5th
Greetings Scout Families, In coordination with our key volunteers, we have made the difficult decision to delay the opening of our summer camp operations to July 5, 2020 for all overnight programs. Additionally, because most of its registrations were in June, we will not be operating Cub Summer Camp at Stearns in 2020. We have…
Read MoreNorthern Star Scouting Virtual Leader Cracker Barrel – May 17th @ 4:30pm
Join us for our semi-regular Scouting at home leader cracker Barrels on Facebook live. This week’s theme it “potpourri” – we’ll have updates and take comments from a variety of topics The Cracker Barrel is for all leaders, Cub, Scouts BSA, Venturing, etc. Feel free to pass this along to other leaders as well.
Read MoreLog in for day of fun at the BSA’s National Camp-In
You’re missing going on campouts since the COVID-19 pandemic has forced the shutdowns of many places. What can you do instead? How about “camping in”? The Boy Scouts of America invites families with children of all ages for a National Camp-In, starting at 11 a.m. EDT on May 2. You don’t have to be in…
Read MoreHow to teach (or learn) lashings from home, in front of a computer
Learning how to lash together camp gadgets like dishwashing racks, cooking stations and dining fly poles is a fun — and useful — Scouting skill. But learning to tie these lashings at home, in a living room? That’s a recipe for broken lamps. (Sorry, Mom and Dad.) And while you could go outside, not everyone…
Read MoreSummer Camp COVID-19 Update
COVID-19 Update 3/23/20 As you know, all of our camps and ‘in-person’ Scouting operations were suspended when Minnesota and Wisconsin closed schools and extra-curricular activities. We’re eagerly looking forward to when we can resume normal operations. At this point we continue to plan accordingly for the successful opening and operation of our camps this summer…
Read MoreRemember to drink up — before and during a trek
When I think about survival, hydration is top of mind. It is fundamental to us as humans, as in over half of our bodies are made up of water. Being dehydrated can lead to serious complications and side effects, with fatigue, headache and crankiness being some of the first signs. Water allows our bodies to…
Read MoreWhat’s your 11th Essential? Seasoned Scout leader has a suggestion to share
Roger Tate (right) shows off what he calls his “11th Essential.” If you only have room in your backpack for 10 items, make it the Ten Essentials. But let’s say your pack still has some space to spare. What’s the next must-include item to put in there? For one seasoned Scouter from Texas, it’s simple:…
Read MoreFind affordable camping gear without sacrificing comfort!
My first two-person tent (purchased near the end of the Cretaceous Period) set me back about 80 bucks. It was a bit heavy and bulky for backpacking, and it flapped so loudly in a stiff breeze that I nicknamed it the Wind Sock. But I used it for six summers of car camping and backpacking,…
Read MoreBACKYARD FAMILY CAMPOUT AT BASE CAMP – June 27th & 28th
BACKYARD FAMILY CAMPOUT AT BASE CAMP Join us Saturday, June 27nd to June 28rd for Base Camp’s 5th annual Backyard Family Campout! This event is a safe and convenient way for the whole family to learn the basic skills from our expert Guides, with plenty of fun activities along the way! Our program will include…
Read MoreFamily Winterfest: Winter Adventure 2020 – March 1st
Family Winterfest: Winter Adventure Chill out at Phillippo Scout Reservation Come for a half day of winter activities in the morning and a free showing of Disney’s Frozen II after lunch. 9:30am-12:15pm Open activities: Snow tubing Sled chutes Kick sleds Outdoor games 12:15pm-1:10pm Lunch: Bring your own or register for hot lunch. 1:15pm- 3:15pm Free…
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