– News for Cub Scouts
Three new resources to make Cub Scout leaders stand up and do a cheer
An awesome array of new resources for Cub Scout leaders is designed to help you welcome new families to your pack, learn more about the Cub Scout program and recruit new leaders. Regularly refreshing resources is just one way the BSA has your back as you deliver an amazing program to your Cub Scouts. Here’s what’s…
Read MoreYou Did It! Congrats on a Great School Night for Scouting!
Thank you to all of our Packs for a great School Night for Scouting! Over 140 new Cub Scouts have already joined Scouting in the Lake Minnetonka District. These youth now have a chance to experience all the benefits of Scouting! What’s Next? Now is not the time to slow down – let’s continue…
Read MoreNew Scoutbook Training and Resources available for Den Leaders!
Scoutbook has recently released two new resources for Den Leaders! 1.) The Den Leader Experience in Scoutbook Guide – DenLeader_Scoutbook_ExperienceTour 2.) From the Scoutbook Users Advisory Council: We have had a lot of requests for a “sandbox area” where people who are not den leaders (such as Cubmasters, Committee Members, Commissioners, District Trainers) can see…
Read MoreA PIECE OF SCOUTING HISTORY FINDS ITS WAY BACK HOME
THE STORY OF THE TONKAWA LODGE PLAQUE Hopefully you have heard of Tonkawa Lodge, our newest building at Stearns Scout Camp near Annandale. What you may not know is that this Lodge is designed to look like a building that has a history dating back to a 1921 Scout Camp on the shores of Lake…
Read MoreInternet Advancement 2.0 Now Available
For units not yet using Scoutbook, a new upgraded version of Internet Advancement has been released. The improvements make inputting advancement updates faster, allow leaders to search advancement history easily and give Scouters more control over printable reports including those that are used to make purchases at the Scout Shop. For answers to commonly asked…
Read MoreBe a part of the Northern Star Council Cub Scout Community!
Announcing — A new Facebook group for Cub Scout Leaders, Volunteers, and Parents! This group is intended to be a resource for anyone involved in the Northern Star Cub Scout program. This is the place to share ideas, programs, activities, training and provide resources to Cub Scout leaders and families. We encourage others who are…
Read MoreLook inside the emails the BSA sends new Cub Scout and Scouts BSA families
When welcoming a new family to your pack or troop, nothing beats a personal phone call, email or text message from you. But when welcoming tens of thousands of new Scouting families into our movement, a series of helpful and cheerful emails from the BSA comes in a close second. Last year, the BSA launched…
Read MoreCub Scout Parent Orientation Guide now available!
You have the Scouts – so what do you do with the parents? The parent orientation is a vital step in the recruiting process and should take place after your back-to-school night, your unit’s recruitment event, and School Night for Scouting. Parent orientations serve as the opportunity to provide an introduction into Scouting and your…
Read MoreHave you completed your Pack Annual Plan yet?
Excellent Cub Scout packs know that a great program doesn’t just happen: packs must take the time to plan and organize for the year ahead. Planning helps prevent conflict and last-minute problems, and ensures a safe, successful program. Pack Annual Planning meetings ideally take place in May, June, or July to ensure that everyone is…
Read MoreDay Camp Program for new Tiger Scouts!
Tiger Day Camp is the perfect introduction to Summer Camp for our youngest campers entering 1st Grade this fall! Spend a full day exploring camp and all of the awesome activities it has to offer. You can look forward to swimming, archery, bb guns, nature hike, bounce pillow and much more! ADVANCEMENT This program is…
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