BALOO stands for Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation. It’s the introductory training Cub Scout leaders should complete before taking Cub Scouts on an overnight camping trip. Recent updates to this two- part course make the content more impactful, useful and convenient. The new BALOO combines the previous BALOO and a course called Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos…

GO TO CAMP EVEN IF YOUR TROOP ISN’T The All-Star program lets Scouts that can’t attend camp with their own troop join in the fun. Our veteren camp staff act as the adult leadership to guide Scouts through the week. Each Scout gets the same oportunities they’d have if they came with a troop. Here’s…

The Boy Scouts of America’s updated Youth Protection Training is mandatory for all registered adult leaders in all BSA programs. Other adults participating in Scouting are strongly encouraged to take this one-hour online training. The prior version of BSA’s Youth Protection trainings will no longer be available. The updated training replaces all other Youth Protection…

Did you hear the big news? I’m talking really big. The Boy Scouts of America announced today that it will build the Transcontinental Pinewood Derby Track — a 2,560-mile wooden course that will begin in San Francisco and end in New York. There’s more. The Transcontinental Pinewood Derby Track will be the official host of a…

Saturday, June 2, 2018 $28.75 + tax per person Join us for Scout Day at Valleyfair where tickets will be specially priced for all Scouts, their families, and their non-scout friends. With more than 75 rides and attractions, Valleyfair is the Twin Cities’ amusement park, where your next family adventure is closer than you think! Discover…

All youth program sign up is on Summer Camp Management System (SCMS) Older Scout Registration Timeline April 1st to noon on April 14th: Open request period April 14th at noon to April 15th at noon: Registration is closed for program placement review. Oldest youth and venturers are placed into programs first. Ties in ages are…

Dear Unit Leaders and Unit Commissioners, We are now at that time of year where Unit Leaders and their Unit Commissioners work together to complete the 2018 JTE Guidepost 1, Review and Reflect, which is to be completed by April 30, 2018. Unit Commissioners will be contacting each unit to set up a date and…

We are half way through our FOS campaign with $31,037 raised! Our thermometer is slowing rising. 28/46 units have completed their FOS presentations! Congratulations to five of our Units who have met their FOS Campaign Goals! Thank you for your hard work in completing your campaign! Pack 3427                231.1% Pack 3477                194.3% Pack 3429                182.1% Pack 3537 …

The Northern Star Council has the ability, due to an Innovation Fund Grant, to offer two opportunities for youth to get to know Scouting. The first opportunity is for groups, such as schools or faith based organizations, who are  interested is starting a new unit. The district’s Program Relations Executives and the district Community Relations…

Help us get Tomahawk Scout Reservation ready for summer camp! Food, lodging, fellowship and a special recognition are provided. Both skilled and general labor is needed and is open to adults and youth. It isn’t all work, at the Work Weekend! At the end of the day we will open up select program areas based…

Pick Up Your Door Hangers At the April  Roundtable Scouting for Food is a week long collection event that can be completed anytime between April 22 -29, 2018. Scouts go door-to-door collecting non-perishable food items for the less fortunate. The food is distributed to local food pantries across the district. PLEASE REPORT YOUR RESULTS USING THE BUTTON BELOW. For…

THERE SO MUCH TO EXPLORE AT CAMP. WHY NOT START EXPLORING NOW? There are so many exciting things to do at Many Point and Tomahawk this summer, and now that our summer camp planning materials are online you can explore them all. Go to www.ManyPoint.org/resources or www.CampTomahawk.org/resources to find a scavenger hunt to help you…

Make plans now to attend our District Recognition Dinner on May 3, 2018, at Wayzata Country Club (WCC), where we will present this year’s District Award of Merit class, along with our position-specific and Glowing Ember awards. DINNER Reservations will open March 15th. Spouses, family and friends are invited to attend! Nominations for you to…

Adventure Awaits You! Cub Scout Summer Camp is the highlight of every Cub’s year. From Lion Scouts completing their first year to Arrow of Light, there is a camp for you this summer. Earn multiple requirements for advancement while at camp, have great activities, and enjoy a great time. To make sure you you Scouts…

Need a boost to your Friends of Scouting campaign? Look no further than your Scouts. Friends of Scouting, the council-level annual giving campaign, attracts the funds that help your council provide vital programs and services to Scouts and Venturers. It’s often a council’s largest source of income — money that goes toward life-changing experiences for young men and young…

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…