Service Projects
2021 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 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 MoreTroops and Crews – Volunteer at the Far-o-ween at Base Camp
Troops, Crews and Scouting volunteers! We need your help to put on a safe, fun Halloween event for Scouts and community members. We are looking for units to set up candy stations around the Base Camp property for safe trick-or-treating. We’d also love it (but not a requirement) if each unit came up with the…
Read MoreEagle Scout Project Blood Drive – Thursday, July 30th 2:00PM – 7:00PM
My name is Kiersten Lawrance and I am working towards my Eagle Project. I am hosting a blood drive at my church and would love it if you could donate blood. Now is your chance to make a difference in the world by donating blood and help to save a life, and it couldn’t be…
Read More2019 NORTHERN STAR COUNCIL HORNADAY RECIPIENTS
Scouts, do you know your conservation-oriented service project may also count towards a Hornaday Award? Hornaday Awards for youth include the badge, and bronze and silver medals. See more at the Scouting.org website by searching for Hornaday. In 2019, one Scout from our Council, Gavin Svensson of Troop 3469 in Bloomington MN, received the youth Hornaday…
Read MoreSCOUTING SERVICE IN-PLACE — April 24th – May 4th
SCOUTING IS SERVICE, ESPECIALLY NOW. Scouting is service, especially now. Join Northern Star Scoutings’ Service In Place campaign between April 24th and May 4th. Clean up a local park, write thank-you notes for medical professionals, or adopt a local storm drain. Any service can count! Need ideas? Our Scouting at home website has lots. Projects…
Read MoreFort Snelling Veteran’s Cemetery Service Project – Sat, Feb 1st @ 9am – sponsored by the OA
We will help clean up the Veteran’s Cemetery by removing old Christmas wreathes etc., and piling them along the roads for pickup. Helping to care for this very important place, which belongs to all of us and all our community, is one of the most satisfying projects we have ever been part of! Cub Scouts,…
Read MoreService Project Ideas for Lions and Tigers (Cub Scouts)
Coming up with feasible service project ideas for young Cub Scouts can be a challenge. Lions (who are in kindergarten) need to do a good turn for the Pick My Path adventure. And Tigers (who are in first grade) need to do a service project for the Tiger Circles adventure. There are many possibilities: Collect…
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 MoreDistrict Service Project – Clean-Ups for Water Quality
District Service Project Community Clean-Ups for Water Quality Nov. 3-17, 2018 Lake Minnetonka District Scouts and Crews you can significantly help improve the lakes, rivers and streams in your community by participating in Community Clean-Ups for Water Quality. Community Clean-Ups allow you to make a difference in the water quality in your area by reducing…
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