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Student with autism inspires with Eagle Scout achievement
Timmy working with a speech language pathologist at the Lerner School. Photo courtesy of the Cleveland Clinic. Timmy Hargate was diagnosed at an early age with autism and an extreme speech delay. Thanks to years of hard work and the help of dedicated professionals, he is now an Eagle Scout. At age 7, Timmy enrolled…
Read MoreWhat leaders need to know regarding media speculation about the BSA’s financial situation
News broke this week speculating on the financial situation of the Boy Scouts of America, including a suggestion that the organization may be considering the option of bankruptcy. While that headline sounds startling, here’s the reality: Scouts, parents and adult volunteers can (and should) keep on enjoying the same great Scouting program uninterrupted. On Wednesday,…
Read MoreThe same topic came up in all four of this Eagle Scout’s interviews for West Point
There’s a reason only about 10% of applicants get accepted into West Point each year. The U.S. Military Academy takes only the best of the best: men and women who are physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight. That explains why Michael Norris, an Eagle Scout from Red Bank, S.C., will join the academy’s Class…
Read MoreNEW AT MANY POINT AND TOMAHAWK IN 2019!
ALWAYS INNOVATING! Our Scout BSA camps, Tomahawk and Many Point, are always creating new and exciting programs and improvements. This summer these are some one the new things you can expect: NEW AT BOTH CAMPS Tarantulas, Beard Dragons, and Snakes in the Nature Center Eagle’s Nest program gives older Scouts the opportunity to independently work…
Read MoreWhen do you cancel an event because of weather?
You check the weather forecast a day before the troop’s campout this weekend: A 60 percent chance of thunderstorms with possible wind gusts of 30 mph. Should the campout be postponed until a weekend with more fair weather? It can be a tough call, and there are many factors to consider — what is the…
Read MoreHow to Buy a Good Rain Jacket
There’s no bad weather — just bad gear and bad attitudes. Rainy and windy? No problem. Just bring along a waterproof and windproof rain jacket. Here’s how to buy a good one that is sure to keep you dry and warm in any type of downpour. THE LOW DOWN ON RAIN JACKETS When experts talk…
Read MorePhilmont prepares to give the Tooth of Time a good brushing
Wildfires forced Philmont Scout Ranch to cancel treks in 2018, but the BSA’s hiking paradise in New Mexico will be ready to welcome trekkers in 2019. To get ready for the busy summer season, Philmont staffers and volunteers are clearing debris, mitigating the risk of future fires — and preparing to give the Tooth of…
Read MoreScoutmaster/Asst Scoutmaster Specific and IOLS Training – Sep 21 – 22, 2019
Scoutmaster/ Assistant Scoutmaster Specific and IOLS Training IN JUST ONE WEEKEND!!! Northern Star Scouting and Lake Minnetonka District are hosting another exciting Outdoor Leadership training session Sept 21 & 22, 2019. Our courses always fill up quickly, so please sign up early and don’t miss this excellent training opportunity. In addition to fulfilling the training…
Read MoreAPRIL IS YOUTH PROTECTION MONTH
April is the month to promote Youth Protection Training to all adults who are planning to attend summer camp with your unit. Adults accompanying units on activities who are present at the activity for 72 hours or more, must be Youth Protection Trained and officially registered with the BSA. The 72 hours need not be…
Read MoreLake Minnetonka and Mustang District Pinewood Derby Finals 2019 – March 16, 2019 – AT RIDGEDALE CENTER – FREE – Registration Now Open!
Pinewood Derby Fest 2020 at Ridgedale Center Postponed Ridgedale Center, in consultation with the Minnesota Department of Health, has decided to postpone the Pinewood Derby Fest due to concerns regarding large gatherings in light of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Ridgedale Center informed us of this decision yesterday afternoon. While we are certainly disappointed in this, we understand…
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