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This Scout found a lost Eagle medal. Can we help him get it back to its owner?
When a Scout from North Carolina found, among his grandmother’s possessions, an old Eagle Scout medal and six Eagle Palms, his reaction was instant. “I wish we could return it to its owner,” he told his mom. Hayden Stanley is a First Class Scout in Troop 334 of Raleigh, N.C. As someone on the trail…
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 MoreWE WANT YOUR STORIES AND PHOTOS!
There are so many great Pack, Troop and Crew activities in the Lake Minnetonka District that never really get the attention they truly deserve! From your weekend campouts to summer camp, high adventures, local service projects or community-wide efforts, we want to hear about your Unit and your Scouts! Please send us a short summary…
Read MoreUnit Leaders – Have You Submitted All Your Youth Applications?
School Open House events, community events, and other peer-to-peer recruiting may have uncovered some new scouts for your unit this month. It is important that you submit the completed Youth Applications to Northern Star Scouting as soon as possible so that every new recruit can begin to work on advancement right away. Don’t wait until…
Read MoreScouts BSA – Next Steps for Units
08/20/18 Dear Lake Minnetonka District Committee Members and Commissioner Team, Yesterday, Northern Star Council held a joint meeting for District Chairs and District Commissioners. One of the key topics reviewed was the upcoming program change for Scouts BSA, including how we will work with our charter partners in determining whether they will charter a Linked…
Read MoreThe Panera Bread® Bakers-in-Training program is the perfect outing for scout groups ages 5–12
Scout Groups Looking for a new activity that is a fun and a creative learning experience? The Panera Bread® Bakers-in-Training program is the perfect outing for scout groups ages 5–12, and a great way to interest kids in kitchen essentials and the fundamentals of baking. Registration is $20 per child and classes must be scheduled…
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!
Read MoreTop 5 merit badges Scouts could earn while completing assignments for school
Here’s a word problem to ponder: How can one homework assignment count twice? Easy. By getting credit for that work at school and in Scouts. Turns out several merit badge requirements align perfectly with schoolwork. And there’s no BSA rule against going for double credit. (Same goes for service projects done at school. The Guide…
Read MoreScout Day at TCF Bank Stadium – Sep 15, 2018 – Bring a non-Scout Friend to the Game – PURCHASE TICKETS NOW!
Football season is just a little over 2 months away and the Gophers just signed one of the best recruiting classes in Gopher Football history! Don’t miss the excitement and energy of Gopher Football, while enjoying a day out with your Den, Patrol, Crew, family, and friends. Invite Your Friends to the Gopher game on…
Read MoreDucks Unlimited Teams Up with BSA to Educate Scouts on Waterfowl and Wetlands Conservation
Boy Scouts of America is joining forces with Ducks Unlimited at the Summit Bechtel Reserve’s Joe Crafton Sportsman’s Complex to help educate Scouts about the importance of waterfowl and wetlands conservation. Ducks Unlimited is now the official conservation sponsor of the BSA for wetlands and waterfowl conservation. Committed to Conservation Conservation has been woven into the…
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