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October Roundtable – WHAT TO EXPECT – Oct 4, 2018 – 7:00PM
(previous roundtables) What to expect at this month’s Roundtable Meeting The monthly District Roundtable meeting provides an information and training forum for adults involved as leaders in the Scouting program. Parents and children are welcome to attend. These meetings allow attendees from all parts of the Scouting program to: ◾ Discuss topics of interest, both…
Read MoreSchool Night for Scouting – THURSDAY NIGHT – Turn-in Directions
Are you excited? THURSDAY is School Night for Scouting! Hello Scouters: I hope you are excited as I am for THURSDAY! School Night for Scouting is our biggest opportunity to share the great Scouting program with new families. This is one of my favorite nights, as we introduce new members to the Scouting adventure! I’m…
Read MoreNorthern Star Scouting – BSA TRAILHEAD AWARD
The Trailhead Award acknowledges a Scout’s outstanding accomplishments and completion of Cub Scouts and commends a youth as he or she stands at the Trailhead path of Scouts BSA—the next great adventure in Scouting. The Trailhead Award recognizes those Webelos Scouts who have gone above and beyond their Arrow of Light requirements and have a strong start on their Scouts BSA adventure. The…
Read MoreScoutbook Subscriptions will be free starting January 1, 2019
In an effort to drive program consistency and deeper engagement with our youth and leaders, Boy Scouts of America is pleased to announce that effective January 1, 2019, Scoutbook subscriptions will be free to all BSA units. Scoutbook (https://www.scoutbook.com ) is an online unit management tool that ensures that you never miss a Scouting moment—from tracking…
Read MoreFall Day Camp for Cub Scouts and their Families – Registration Opens Sep 4, 2018
Fall Day Camp is a Fun Day Camp for all Cub Scouts. We have fun activities for new Scouts and older Bears and Webelos. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Fall Day Camp is offered at 5 locations around the metro. So no matter your locations, we have a convenient option. In 2017, we added an Older Scout Outpost…
Read More2018 SPOOKY-REE – Oct 12-14, 2018
A SCARY GOOD TIME Come to Stearns Scout Camp for a Spooky-good time. We’ll scare your socks off while you play games, eat candy, learn camp skills, and have fun. Don’t forget to bring a costume! WHO CAN GO TO THE SPOOKY-REE? Cub Scouts (Lions to Arrow of Light Scouts), Parents, and Siblings HOW MUCH…
Read MoreHow will having girls in Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA change the Scouting experience? Watch and find out!
Welcome to BSA Today – a new series of short videos featuring information and updates on timely topics in Scouting. Each installment will provide you with news you can use. How will having girls in Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA change the Scouting experience? Watch and find out! Post expires on Saturday September 22nd, 2018
Read MoreSeaLife Adventure – Bring A Friend – Saturday, Sep 29, 2018
Sea Life Aquarium is a unique experience allowing you to learn about creatures from all around the world. From sharks and reef creatures, seahorses and turtles, to freshwater fish, you can see them all up close. Walk through the amazing underwater tunnel or touch stingrays in the rock pools. The Northern Star Council is offering…
Read More2018 NEW BSA MANDATORY YOUTH PROTECTION TRAINING – Classroom Training – At October Roundtable – Oct 4, 2018 7:00PM
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 MoreCub Scout Adult Leader Specific Training – At October Roundtable – Oct 4, 2018 7:00PM
If you had a magic wand, would you use it to make the Scouting program better and more fun for youth so they stayed in Scouting longer, so it had a larger impact on their lives? What if the same magic wand made leadership roles easier, more rewarding, and led to better retention among adult…
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