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Share a photo of your backyard adventure to win a ‘Craig of the Creek’ patch
On Cartoon Network’s Craig of the Creek, everyday trips into the woods become chances to do something legendary with friends. Hey, just like Scouting! But the similarities don’t end there. Craig and his friends know some of life’s best adventures happen in your own backyard. Check. They know that you have to protect your favorite outdoor…
Read More2018 MINNESOTA STATE FAIR – Free Tickets when you sign up for a 4-hour shift at Adventure Summit – Various Dates Aug 23 – Sep 3, 2018
Join Our Adventure Summit REPRESENT SCOUTING AND VOLUNTEER WITH US AT THE FAIR! The Minnesota State Fair is always a blast and a great way to end the summer! Of course, one of the best activities at the fair is our very own Adventure Summit In order for the Adventure Summit to run smoothly, we…
Read MoreCATHOLIC AWARDS COUNSELOR TRAINING – Various Dates
ACCS COUNSELOR TRAINING Do you need to complete your training to facilitate Ad Altare Dei or Pope Pius XII sessions? Do you need to recertify your training? Do you want to learn more about Religious Emblem courses for Catholic scouts and crew members? Tuesday, June 12, 2018 7-9 PM Church of the Epiphany, Coon Rapids…
Read MorePhilmont Training Center courses ideal for anyone involved in tracking advancement
If you’re the man or woman who tracks advancement for your Scout unit, here’s an opportunity to get trained, have fun and spend a week at one of the greatest places in the Scouting universe. In other words, I think you’ll find these Philmont Training Center courses will meet all of your requirements and more.…
Read MoreEagle Scout Navy SEAL to receive Medal of Honor for leading perilous rescue attempt
All Scouts are brave. Some are called to risk their life to save others. Retired Master Chief Petty Officer Britt K. Slabinski, an Eagle Scout, belongs in that latter group. On May 24, 2018, he will receive the Medal of Honor for his 2002 attempt to rescue a teammate during a 14-hour battle in the mountains…
Read MoreWho places the flags at Arlington National Cemetery gravesites for Memorial Day?
Across the country this weekend, packs, troops, crews and ships will take part in a solemn Memorial Day tradition: placing flags at the graves of men and women who died serving our country. If your Scout unit will be a part of this patriotic ritual, read this list of tips from my colleague Michael Freeman…
Read MoreClarifying Misinformation About 2019 World Scout Jamboree Policies
Despite recent media coverage, it is important to clarify that the Boy Scouts of America does not promote the policies that Trail Life USA recently published. Our expectation regarding the behavior of BSA youth members and adult leaders remains the same as it is for when they are at every other BSA program or event.…
Read More2018 Fall Camporee Planning Meeting – HORSE RANCH CAMPOUT – Jun 14, 2018 7:00PM
2018 Fall Camporee Host Units: As you probably know, your troop is one of the host units for the upcoming fall camporee, including Troops 174, 303, 330, 409, 589, and 702. I have included the Host Unit Schedule from our website’s camping page. The theme for Fall Camporee 2018 is “Horse Ranch Campout”. The last…
Read MoreScouts Place Thousands of Flags for Memorial Day
This Memorial Day marks the 50th anniversary of Scouts placing thousands of flags at the graves of the servicemen and servicewomen buried in the Willamette National Cemetery. These Scouts are like many others around the nation who use this opportunity to honor the sacrifice of these individuals ahead of Memorial Day. As the Scouts from the…
Read MoreOrder of the Arrow to open unit elections to Scouts BSA, Venturing and Sea Scouts beginning Feb. 1, 2019
The National Order of the Arrow Committee today approved some exciting updates to Scouting’s national honor society. Beginning Feb. 1, 2019, unit elections will be permitted in Scouts BSA troops, Venturing crews and Sea Scout ships. Previously, elections only were for Boy Scout troops. The Order of the Arrow, or OA, has welcomed female leaders since…
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