Activities (Scouts)
Are you hosting a Peer Recruiting Event this fall?
One of the best ways to recruit new Scouts is ‘peer-to-peer’. When a Scout brings a friend to a scouting event (e.g., pack or den meeting, troop campout, lock-in, pinewood derby, field trip, etc), they both have fun! It’s a fantastic introduction to Scouts for the youth and their parents. Cub Scouts — Which of…
Read MoreAlpha Phi Omega Merit Badge University @ University of Minnesota
The MBU this Fall will be held on Saturday, November 16th at Folwell Hall from 8:00am-4:15pm on the University of Minnesota East Bank campus (more information in a confirmation email once you register). The day will be split into two sessions with a break for a provided lunch. The cost for the whole day is…
Read MoreTroop 3283 Eagle Scout featured on KSTP News
Henry Oswald of Troop 3283 was featured on October 1st on KSTP for his Eagle Scout Project. Henry partnered with the Pinky Swear Foundation and University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis to revamp the Pinky Swear Pantries for patients and their families on the childhood cancer floors. The Pantries provide grab-and-go food options…
Read More2019 Scout Day at REI
Bloomington REI Join us for Scout Day at REI, Bloomington! Sunday October 13, 12-4 p.m. 750 W American Blvd W, Bloomington, MN 55420 Activities Mobile Archery S’mores Pinewood Derby Scout Registration Scouts wearing their Class A or B uniform will receive a coupon for 23% off an REI-Co Op Brand item (exclusions apply). This event…
Read MoreDuke of Edinburgh Award Leader Training @ Univ of Scouting
An Internationally Recognized Achievement Founded in 1956 by HRH Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is the world’s leading youth development award with over a million-youth participating in over 140 countries. It is now available to ALL youth aged 14 to 24. The Award is an exciting self-development program focusing on creating global…
Read MoreNational Public Lands Day: Connecting to Nature through Service Saturday, September 28, 2019
National Public Lands Day, the largest single-day volunteer effort for America’s public lands. https://www.neefusa.org/npld Each year, hundreds of thousands of volunteers come together on the fourth Saturday in September to assist with various projects designed to restore and enhance public parks, forests, waterways and more. From trail maintenance to tree planting—volunteers of all ages and…
Read MoreCheck out Fall Camporee – featuring The Mighty Drones!
One of the Awesome Activities at this Fall Camporee will be The Mighty Drones, the Minnesota Multi GP FPV Drone Racing chapter based out of the Twin Cities area. They’ll be doing demonstrations and put on a drone race at the Camporee! Check out what a drone race looks like! Be sure to go to…
Read MoreScouts BSA Troop Youth & Adult Leaders needed for NEW ‘Webelos Experience in the Woods’
We are looking for the assistance of Adult and Youth Experienced Leaders from Lake Minnetonka Troops to assist in Leadership roles for the weekend for the Lake Minnetonka Webelo Cub Scouts. The ASPL, Troop guides and ASM will be working with Webelos from Lake Minnetonka, making this a great recruitment opportunity for Troops. Youth leadership…
Read MoreUpdated Host Troop for Camporee — Just Released
District Camporee Host Unit Schedule (2019 – 2022) Thank you for your past support providing great camporees for our Scouts, Scouters, and parents of Lake Minnetonka District. With new units, and some changes to existing units, we’ve updated the Host Unit Schedule for Camporees. Please find below the updated list of when your troop or…
Read MoreNEW ‘Webelos Experience in the Woods’
REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE! This brand new opportunity is for 4th and 5th graders to learn what Scouts BSA is all about, meet other Scouts from 6 districts, do things that Cub Scouts cannot, and have fun. The event is scheduled for Nov 1-3 at Stearns Scout Camp. Over the weekend, Webelos Scouts will form patrols…
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