Activities (Scouts)
LIFE TO EAGLE RESOURCES AVAILABLE ON COUNCIL WEBSITE
Attention Scouts BSA! Are you a Scout starting to think about the next steps on your journey to Eagle Scout? An Eagle Coach looking for resources to work with the Scouts in your Troop? There are numerous Life to Eagle resources on our Council’s Website. From project planning tools and resources to the Eagle…
Read More2023 NATIONAL SCOUT JAMBOREE DATES ANNOUNCED
JOIN US FOR THE SCOUTING ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME! On September 29th the Boy Scouts of America announced that the next National Scout Jamboree will be held at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia July 19-28, 2023. More than just a gathering of Scouts, the Jamboree will provide High Adventure programming, a chance to meet Scouts…
Read MoreFort Snelling Cemetery Service Project scheduled for February 5th
Fort Snelling Veterans Cemetery Service Project is again scheduled for the first Saturday in February (FEB 5th) 9-12 noon. Please register online at: Started by the legacy Kaposia Chapter of the Totanhan Nakaha Lodge, the annual Ft. Snelling National Cemetery Wreath Clean-up is one of the largest service projects undertaken in Northern Star Scouting each…
Read MoreVirtual Loop-a-Looza – Saturday, January 15, 2022
Cub Scout Leaders! Looking for a fun, free way for your Scouts to work on Loops? Check out the Loop-a-Looza, a virtual event from Northern Star Scouting where Cub Scouts can work on some required and elective loops this January! TIME: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. PLATFORM: Zoom…
Read More2022 GREY WOLF NYLT NOMINATION SITE OPENS JANUARY 1ST!
GREY WOLF POISED FOR ANOTHER GREYT SUMMER! Grey Wolf is Northern Star Scouting’s National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT). The course is designed around a model troop/crew’s month. The unit is led by a youth staff trained to provide counseling and mentoring. Adult leadership is present, but the unit is run by the well-trained youth…
Read More2022 Wood Badge Breakfast – Feb 12th @ Base Camp
Enjoy a morning of Wood Badge fellowship! Join us as we welcome new participants, meet the staffs for upcoming courses, reunite with fellow patrol and course members, and meet new friends. Fellowship Starting at 9:00 am Breakfast from 9:30 am to 11:30 am Cost: $15 per Attendee if registered before February 1, 2022 after $20 Free…
Read MorePinewood Derby 2022 Council Rules Released!
Northern Star Council has released the 2022 Council Pinewood Derby Rules! In order to race at the Northern Star Scouting Cub Scout Championship, the participant must satisfy one of the two membership requirements. ➢ Registered as a Cub Scout at some point since January 1st, 2022. ➢ 5th Grade Cub Scout who bridged (joined) Scouts…
Read MoreHere are some Great Tips for Building your Pinewood Derby Car (using Science!)
1. Max out your Pinewood Derby car’s weight at 5 ounces and make sure the heaviest part is about 1 inch in front of the rear axle. This is the most important step. Science shows if you do this correctly, you will beat a Pinewood Derby car built exactly the same — except with the weight…
Read MoreNorthern Star Scouting – BSA TRAILHEAD AWARD
The Trailhead Award acknowledges a Scout’s outstanding accomplishments and completion of Cub Scouts and commends a youth as he or she stands at the Trailhead path of Scouts BSA—the next great adventure in Scouting. The Trailhead Award recognizes those Webelos Scouts who have gone above and beyond their Arrow of Light requirements and have a strong start on their Scouts BSA adventure. The…
Read MoreRecruiting Pack Leaders – Get to know your Prospects and Plan Succession
Tune into a series of articles on Recruiting and Retaining Unit leaders over the next 3 months See Article 1 – Identifying the need for Unit Leaders Article 2 – Turning Parents into Helpers Article 3 – Show Organization and Set Expectations Get to Know Your Prospects, Personally. For key roles like “Den Leader” and “the next…
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