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Is this your Cub Scout uniform that washed ashore after Hurricane Irma?
Nikki Presley and her husband, Dustin, were walking on the beach in Jacksonville, Fla., less than a week after Hurricane Irma had passed through. They were picking up debris — doing their part to help with the clean-up efforts — when Dustin abruptly stopped. “We were just walking, picking up debris, and he spotted the…
Read MoreHere are the Eagle Scouts playing in the NFL in 2017
Not all Eagle Scout go on to be Eagles like Donnie Jones, punter of the Philadelphia Eagles. Others find careers as Raiders, Dolphins, Chiefs, Ravens, Broncos, Redskins, Texans and Saints. A search of the NFL’s 2017 active rosters — 1,692 players in all — turns up at least 10 Eagle Scouts. These guys are living…
Read More2017 James J. Hill Days – Coaster Cart Derby Photos – Race Results – September 9, 2017
The Youth Win The Day! Over 250 race enthusiast turned out to watch the Scouts AND non-Scouts race their coaster carts at break neck speeds down the hill next to the post office during the James J. Hills Days event on Saturday, September 9, 2017. The winners 3rd Place – Cullen 2nd Place – Mitchell…
Read MorePack and Troop 283 turn out for the James J Hill Days Parade – September 10, 2017
Wayzata Scouts continue a tradition for the 43rd year without exception! Wayzata’s most popular and longest-running community festival was celebrated this weekend and Troop and Pack 283 was on hand to represent Scouting by walking in the parade on September 10, 2017. The Scouts and Scouters walked the parade route and handed out candy and Hero…
Read MorePolar Cub Winter Camping – Various Dates – Jan-Mar 2018
Get outside this winter and experience the magic of Polar Cubs day camp. We guarantee there is no better way to spend a day outside during a Minnesota Winter. A one day experience filled with plenty of fun, adventure, activity and advancement opportunities. Hot lunch will be provided in the camp dining hall for everyone. Your…
Read MoreJoin Us at Valleyfair Saturday, Oct 14, 2017 – Open to All Scouts, their Families and Friends! 🗓 🗺
All Scouts and Venturers are Invited to Attend the Lake Minnetonka Camporee on Saturday Discounted Park Admission $28.25* (a $53.00 Value – front gate price for All Day Saturday admission) Join us at the Lake Minnetonka District Camporee on Saturday when the park is open to all Scouts and Venturers, their Families, and Friends from outside…
Read MoreIT’S FALL DAY CAMP 2017 – Various October Dates
LOTS OF NEW STUFF I’m glad you asked. Fall Day Camp is a great introduction to Cub Scouting for new Scouts and a fun half day of adventure for the entire pack. Come down to any one of our five locations for a great time with our fun, high energy staff! WHAT’S NEW IN 2017…
Read MoreHow to help members of our Scouting family affected by Hurricane Harvey
When disaster strikes, the Scouting community rallies to help those in need. This was true when an earthquake and tsunami hit Japan in 2011, Hurricane Sandy struck the Northeast in 2012, and tornadoes tore through Texas and Oklahoma in 2013. This week, Chief Scout Executive Mike Surbaugh shared ways that members of the BSA family…
Read MoreWho invented ga-ga ball? Someone might have solved the mystery for good
It has become the unofficial sport of Scouting. It’s ga-ga ball, a friendlier form of dodgeball played in an octagonal pit. And it has swept through the Scouting movement. Almost every Scout camp has its own ga-ga pit; you’ll see Scouts and Venturers gathered around these enclosures until the last bit of daylight is gone.…
Read MoreBuild this Pinewood Derby display case with your Cub Scouts
When the Pinewood Derby race is done, the cars remain as priceless artifacts of history. Like all those irreplaceable items from childhood, these shouldn’t be relegated to a dusty drawer. Those cars belong in something like this handsome homemade Pinewood Derby display case. Build it, and preserve those memories forever. The case includes five shelves for…
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