Instead of dropping $1,000 or more to buy an inflatable gaga pit, a group of Cub Scout leaders in South Carolina found a better solution. They created their own. With half a roll of duct tape and a dozen pool rafts, the leaders built a homemade playing area for this unofficial sport of Scouting. Wait,…

Google wants to teach the world Morse code. The company has released a number of high-tech — and low-tech — options for learning this dot-and-dash communication method. While primarily designed for people with accessibility needs, these new tools are big news for Scouts and Scout leaders, as well. I’m especially referring to those who want to…

We’re trying a new feature this week, a short video clip to update our unit leaders on key topics going on in Scouting. We’ll over specific updates and answer questions that are relevant for unit leaders. Let us know what you think by using the red ‘CONTACT US’ link to right.  Post expires on…

PILGRIM DRY CLEANERS HEADS EFFORT TO HELP SCOUTS IN NEED Wearing a uniform is an important part of the Scouting experience. Unfortunately, there are Scouts whose families have limited resources, making it difficult to purchase one. To help bridge this gap, Pilgrim Dry Cleaners is holding the 11th Annual Scouting for Uniforms – a community-wide…

Attend an Upcoming 2018 Popcorn Seminar for a Successful Fundraising Year This fall’s popcorn sale runs from September 21  through October 28, 2018 and it looks to be the best ever from Trail’s End and Northern Star Council. Last year’s success was phenomenal.  Scouts earned over 1.2 MILLION dollars for camping experiences and unit activities.…

Football season is just a little over 2 months away and the Gophers just signed one of the best recruiting classes in Gopher Football history!  Don’t miss the excitement and energy of Gopher Football, while enjoying a day out with your Den, Patrol, Crew, family, and friends. What incentives are there for Youth to Recruit…

Join us for Vikings football at its best at the new US Bank Stadium.  Bring a non-Scout friend to the game, participate in our peer to peer recruiting program, and have fun! Tickets are available at a discount while supplies last through August 10, 2018. What incentives are there for Youth to Recruit (Peer-to Peer…

Help promote School Night for Scouting at JJ Hill Days! We need adults and Scouts* to help run our awesome inflatable archery booth at JJ Hill days. This event will be free to the public and will be a great opportunity to promote scouting to families in the area. Sign up to work a shift or…

Join Our Adventure Summit REPRESENT SCOUTING AND VOLUNTEER WITH US AT THE FAIR! The Minnesota State Fair is always a blast and a great way to end the summer! Of course, one of the best activities at the fair is our very own Adventure Summit In order for the Adventure Summit to run smoothly, we…

Membership Recruitment – more than once a year event! Each unit should have a recruitment strategy for bringing in new members throughout the year. That could be a bring-a-friend event at you pack, troop, or crew, participating in a parade or other community events, or doing service projects. When we are out in the community…

‘Scouts BSA’ Also Unveiled as the Name of the Program for Older Boys and Girls to Ensure All Youth Are Welcome and Can See Themselves in Scouting Irving, Texas – May 2, 2018 – The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) made history today by unveiling the new Scout Me In campaign that features girls, as…

YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS OUT ON THE FUN AT CUB SCOUT SUMMER CAMP! It’s a new year and that means it is time to start planning for another great year of Cub Scout Summer Programs! The 2018 summer season will include all of the following programs: Tiger Day Camp (1 day) Cub Scout Summer Camp (3…