– Scouts BSA Activities
Grey Wolf NYLT 2021 Participant Nomination – Due March 1st — don’t Delay
Grey Wolf is our council’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 staff Youth completing the course return to their units…
Read MorePhilmont Bound! Spots Available to join Troop 337 this summer.
Leaders, Parents, and Scouts, Troop 337’s 2020 Philmont trip was all set and excited to go to Philmont with a full crew. And then COVID came, which caused their trip to be rescheduled to 2021. The Troop has a 12 day trek scheduled to start on July 31st this summer. Unfortunately, not everyone who was…
Read MoreWinter 2021 Base Camp Open Climb & Archery – Thursdays in March!
Open Climb is back by popular demand! Due to COVID restrictions we need to limit the size of groups and therefore registration is required. Each date/session has two time slots 6:00-7:30p.m. and 7:30-9:00p.m. Climbing/archery is open to youth 5 years of age and older. It is required that youth are accompanied by an adult (18…
Read More2021 FORT SNELLING NATIONAL CEMETERY WREATH CLEAN-UP – Open to Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturers
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR COVID-19 PROTOCOLS 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 year. Held the first Saturday in February (this year, Saturday February 6, 2021), the project consists of removing…
Read MoreScouts BSA Winter Camping Q&A
WE HAVE MADE CHANGES THIS YEAR TO OUR WINTER PROGRAMS. THESE CHANGES AFFECT PROGRAM OFFERINGS, LOCATIONS AND ARRIVAL TIMES. PLEASE READ EACH PROGRAM CAREFULLY. THERE IS AN ONLINE VIDEO PRESENTATION REVIEW OF ALL CHANGES. s The online video covers: Changes to program this winter Covid-19 protocols How to request gear online before your session Requesting…
Read MoreTroop 589 Spread Holiday Cheer to the Residents of Auburn Homes
Each Christmas, the Scouts of the linked Troops 3589 (boys) and 5589 (girls), hold a Christmas party for the residents of Auburn Homes in Chaska. Traditionally the Scouts would play bingo, sings songs, share treats and gifts with the residents. This year was a bit different. This year the Scouts recognize that staying at home…
Read More2021 NORTHERN STAR SCOUTING KLONDIKE DERBY – Jan 30th and Feb 20th
CALLING ALL TROOPS, CREWS, AND SHIPS TO COMPETE IN THE 2021 KLONDIKE DERBY! Join your fellow Troops, Crews, and Ships from across Northern Star Scouting for a Saturday of competition, Scout skills, and fellowship during our two Klondike Derby events. The 2021 Klondike Derby is an excellent opportunity for your unit to demonstrate proficiency in Scout…
Read MoreUPDATED 11/12 — COVID19 AND NORTHERN STAR SCOUT MEETINGS AND PROGRAMMING
11/12/2020 Northern Star has read the restrictions contained in the State of Minnesota Emergency Executive Order 20-96. After learning more about the order and its intent, and consulting with the Minnesota Dept of Health and the American Camping Association, much of the order does not apply to current volunteer and council lead activities. Northern Star…
Read MoreEagle Scout of the Year Scholarship
American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year Scholarship The American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year nomination window is from November 1st to March 1st, annually. Nomination packets must be received by each applicant’s respective American Legion department (state) headquarters no later than March 1st. Then each respective American Legion Department (state) Selection Committee will…
Read MoreWILDERNESS FIRST AID CLASSES AT BASE CAMP WITH REI IN 2021
REI and the National Outdoor Leadership School are offering several sessions of Wilderness First Aid Training at Base Camp in 2021. These sessions are all 2 days, and are being planned to follow COVID safety guidelines. REI expects the demand to be high for theses trainings, so get registered today if you have a High…
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