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BSA’s Commitment to Act Against Racial Injustice
Dear Scouting family, As our country reckons with racial injustice, we all must consider our role and our failures and commit to meaningful action. The twelve points of the Scout Law that define a Scout are all important, but at this moment, we are called on to be brave. Brave means taking action because it…
Read MoreBecoming the Best Version of Ourselves
Scouting is about character and leadership. The Scout Oath and Law – our very foundation – call for helpfulness, bravery, common courtesy, and respect among all people. Our values call us to stand up to injustice, as we strive to help other people at all times. The Scouting movement recognizes and celebrates that the attributes…
Read MoreNorthern Star Minecraft Campout – Camp Pinewood
We’re still social distancing and maintaining small groups, but we can meetup for some fun camp activities at Camp Pinewood, a virtual Camp made on a multi-player Minecraft server. Come check out all the cool amenities, and play one of your favorite online games. Instructions to sign into the server and a scavenger hunt sheet…
Read MoreNASA offers tons of at-home activities for children home from school
By: Justin Boggs NASA has launched its “NASA At Home” website, full of educational content geared to keep children engaged with science as most schools nationwide are closed to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The website runs the gamet of E-Books, podcasts, videos NASA calls “bingeable,” do-it-yourself science experiments, and virtual tours. NASA has even…
Read MoreMerit Badges to work on / start during the COVID-19 situation
Scouting doesn’t have to stop while you’re at home. Here are merit badges that you can work on and potentially complete while at home. as always check with your scoutmaster for approval before starting a new merit badge. Most of these will require online research during this time so be sure you have completed your…
Read MoreGet ready for Webelos Transition!
Are you ready for Webelos Transition? Webelos to Scout transition is everyone’s responsibility — Den Leaders, Cubmasters, Scoutmasters, Parents, Commissioners and the District Committee. All must work together to ensure that Webelos and their parents know all the great fun and adventure in store for them when they become Scouts BSA. Webelos is not the…
Read MoreMONSTER JAM SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14 7:00PM – SCOUT & FAMILY SPECIAL OFFER
Monster Jam® is adrenaline-charged family entertainment providing jaw-dropping displays and gravity-defying feats that promises to always leave fans entertained. Monster Jam events feature some of the most famous trucks in the world including Grave Digger® , Max-D™, El Toro Loco® and many more. World-class drivers push these perfectly engineered Monster Jam trucks to their limits…
Read MoreLeave No Trace Trainer Course – October 11-13, 2019 @ Stearns Scout Camp
The Trainer Course is an informative fun 2-day session to learn how to practice and teach minimum-impact recreation and travel. This course is for BSA adults and youth at least age 14. Course participants learn skills and teaching techniques through discussions and demos in a rustic outdoor setting. It prepares you to reduce impacts on…
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 MoreJune District Committee Meeting – Wednesday, June 12th
Dear District Committee Member, For our June District Meeting, please plan on attending the District Committee Training and Key 4 Meeting, held this Wednesday, June 12, at the Northern Star Scouting Leadership Center at Base Camp. We will not meet separately as a Lake Minnetonka District Committee. Are you a new district membership chair, or…
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