Membership
UPDATES COMING TO MOBILE ARCHERY EQUIPMENT RENTAL
Since 2017, Northern Star Scouting has operated five inflatable archery sets that units can check out for promoting recruitment at community events. Starting September 1st, 2019, some changes will be coming to the policies for the use of this equipment in an effort to improve user experience upkeep of the equipment: A nominal fee…
Read MoreNEW Cub Scouts can attend Cub Scout Fall Day Camp for FREE!
WHAT IS FALL DAY CAMP? Fall Day Camp is a half-day opportunity for all Cub Scouts and their families to kick off the school year with a fun experience. New Scouts and parents get to participate in activities like Archery, BB Guns, GaGa Ball, and games while learning about the year-round camping opportunities Scouting offers.…
Read MoreBe a part of the Northern Star Council Scouts BSA Community!
Announcing — A new Facebook group for Scouts BSA Leaders, Volunteers, and Parents! This group is intended to be a resource for anyone involved in the Northern Star Scouts BSA program. This is the place to share ideas, programs, activities, training and provide resources to Scouts BSA leaders and families. We encourage others who are…
Read MoreBe a part of the Northern Star Council Cub Scout Community!
Announcing — A new Facebook group for Cub Scout Leaders, Volunteers, and Parents! This group is intended to be a resource for anyone involved in the Northern Star Cub Scout program. This is the place to share ideas, programs, activities, training and provide resources to Cub Scout leaders and families. We encourage others who are…
Read MoreCub Scout Parent Orientation Guide now available!
You have the Scouts – so what do you do with the parents? The parent orientation is a vital step in the recruiting process and should take place after your back-to-school night, your unit’s recruitment event, and School Night for Scouting. Parent orientations serve as the opportunity to provide an introduction into Scouting and your…
Read MoreThe Bell Museum welcomes Scouting Groups!
The Bell Museum welcomes all Scouting groups! Discounted museum admission (includes the Minnesota Journeys exhibits on the second floor, the Touch & See Lab and Collections Cove, and special exhibition galleries) is available for groups of 15 or more. For an additional fee, Planetarium shows are also available. A minimum group size of 15 or…
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 MoreUpcoming Bring-A-Friend Events
One of the best ways to recruit new Cub Scouts is ‘peer-to-peer’. When a Scout brings a friend to a scouting event (e.g., pack or den meeting, pinewood derby, field trip, etc), they both have fun! It’s a fantastic introduction to Cub Scouts for the boys and their parents. When a Scout brings a non-Scout…
Read MoreMOBILE ARCHERY RANGES AVAILABLE TO SHOWCASE SCOUTING
RESERVE ONE FOR A MAJOR COMMUNITY FESTIVAL OR EVENT We’ve got some really exciting resources available to serve as a new member recruitment tool while helping increase Scouting’s visibility and image. Archery is one of our most popular camp activities and these commercial, specially branded inflatable ranges can give festival goers a taste of Scouting.…
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