News (Scouts)
2019 Section C-1A Conclave – September 6 – 8, 2019 @ Northern Tier
2019 Section C-1A Conclave Where: Voyagers Area Council; Northern Tier High Adventure base; Ely, MN When: September 6 – 8, 2019 Once a year, the six Order of the Arrow Lodges in Section C-1A come together for a conclave to share in fun, fellowship, skills, and training that can help you, your unit, and your…
Read MorePhilmont by the numbers
Summer 2019 has been a record-breaking year for Philmont in terms of numbers. In order to show just how massive the Summer 2019 season has been, several departments around Base Camp have shared their numbers. Through the raw data, it’s possible to finally put the season into perspective. First, the participants. While the numbers…
Read MoreHow The Boy Scouts of America Keeps Kids Safe Today
This article was contributed by Michael Johnson, National Youth Protection Director for the Boy Scouts of America. Recent media reports have highlighted claims of abuse against the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). As Director of Youth Protection here at the BSA, I share the same concerns as anyone seeing these stories, and I have the…
Read MoreLake Minnetonka Units highlighted in National Article on Scouts BSA!
Several Scouts BSA Troops from Northern Star Scouting were featured in recent Minnesota Public Radio article (6 Months In, Girls in Scouts BSA Are Forging Their Path) that has now been published nationwide. Included in the featured units and Scouts is Erin Olson and Rowan Akins of Scouts BSA Troop 5283! In addition, Troop 7091…
Read More2019 WAS A GREYT YEAR FOR GREY WOLF
Over 310 Scouts from Scouts BSA, Venturing and Sea Scouts completed Northern Star Scouting’s National Youth Leader Training (NYLT) program called Grey Wolf. 2019 had the largest number of Female participants ever with 28 completing the training (5 from Venturing and 23 from Scouts BSA). The four one-week sessions were facilitated by an amazing volunteer…
Read More***Canceled*** Wayzata Sailing Sea Scout Regatta – Koch Cup Qualifier
Unfortunately, as only 2 teams have signed up by the registration deadline, the Wayzata Sailing Sea Scout Regatta has been canceled. The staff thanks everyone who stepped up to help to work on this event. The team will be working to bring another of this type of race to our area in 2020. Wayzata…
Read MoreScout Scarf (Neckerchief) Day – August 1, 2019
The idea of “Scout Scarf Day” on August 1 is that all active and former scouts are requested to wear their scout scarfs in public to make the “Spirit of Scouting” visible: Once a Scout – Always a Scout! The date of the event commemorates the very first Scout Camp on Brownsea Island in 1907.…
Read MorePhilmont Recovery Update: 1 Year Since the Ute Park Fire
Scouts from around the world have already started to arrive for their Philmont adventure this summer! More than 24,000 participants will get to experience all that the Philmont Scout Ranch has to offer this year — making 2019 the biggest season yet! What makes that even more remarkable is that just one year ago, the…
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…
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