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New Bigger Better BALOO Training – Classroom Outdoors Training – May 11-12, 2018
BALOO stands for Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation. It’s the introductory training Cub Scout leaders should complete before taking Cub Scouts on an overnight camping trip. Recent updates to this two- part course make the content more impactful, useful and convenient. The new BALOO combines the previous BALOO and a course called Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos…
Read MoreBE A 2018 ALL-STAR – At Many Point and Tomahawk Scout Camps – Various Dates
GO TO CAMP EVEN IF YOUR TROOP ISN’T The All-Star program lets Scouts that can’t attend camp with their own troop join in the fun. Our veteren camp staff act as the adult leadership to guide Scouts through the week. Each Scout gets the same oportunities they’d have if they came with a troop. Here’s…
Read MoreNEW BSA MANDATORY YOUTH PROTECTION TRAINING – Classroom Training Available – May 10, 2018 6:30PM
The Boy Scouts of America’s updated Youth Protection Training is mandatory for all registered adult leaders in all BSA programs. Other adults participating in Scouting are strongly encouraged to take this one-hour online training. The prior version of BSA’s Youth Protection trainings will no longer be available. The updated training replaces all other Youth Protection…
Read MoreBSA to build world’s longest Pinewood Derby track, host race across America
Did you hear the big news? I’m talking really big. The Boy Scouts of America announced today that it will build the Transcontinental Pinewood Derby Track — a 2,560-mile wooden course that will begin in San Francisco and end in New York. There’s more. The Transcontinental Pinewood Derby Track will be the official host of a…
Read MoreScout Day at Valleyfair – Bring Your Non-Scout Friends to Valleyfair – Jun 2, 2018
Saturday, June 2, 2018 $28.75 + tax per person Join us for Scout Day at Valleyfair where tickets will be specially priced for all Scouts, their families, and their non-scout friends. With more than 75 rides and attractions, Valleyfair is the Twin Cities’ amusement park, where your next family adventure is closer than you think! Discover…
Read MoreOlder Scout Program and Merit Badge Sign Up Opens Apr 1, 2018 – Tomahawk Scout Reservation
All youth program sign up is on Summer Camp Management System (SCMS) Older Scout Registration Timeline April 1st to noon on April 14th: Open request period April 14th at noon to April 15th at noon: Registration is closed for program placement review. Oldest youth and venturers are placed into programs first. Ties in ages are…
Read MoreGuidepost 1 – Review and Reflect – Due Apr 31, 2018
Dear Unit Leaders and Unit Commissioners, We are now at that time of year where Unit Leaders and their Unit Commissioners work together to complete the 2018 JTE Guidepost 1, Review and Reflect, which is to be completed by April 30, 2018. Unit Commissioners will be contacting each unit to set up a date and…
Read MoreCongratulations To Our Units Who Have Met Their FOS Campaign Goals
We are half way through our FOS campaign with $31,037 raised! Our thermometer is slowing rising. 28/46 units have completed their FOS presentations! Congratulations to five of our Units who have met their FOS Campaign Goals! Thank you for your hard work in completing your campaign! Pack 3427 231.1% Pack 3477 194.3% Pack 3429 182.1% Pack 3537 …
Read MoreFlyOver America – MOA – BRING A FRIEND OPPORTUNITY – Apr 30, 2017
The Northern Star Council has the ability, due to an Innovation Fund Grant, to offer two opportunities for youth to get to know Scouting. The first opportunity is for groups, such as schools or faith based organizations, who are interested is starting a new unit. The district’s Program Relations Executives and the district Community Relations…
Read MoreTomahawk Work Party – May 18 -20, 2018
Help us get Tomahawk Scout Reservation ready for summer camp! Food, lodging, fellowship and a special recognition are provided. Both skilled and general labor is needed and is open to adults and youth. It isn’t all work, at the Work Weekend! At the end of the day we will open up select program areas based…
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