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Boy Scout Camping

The Northwest District Boy Scout Camping Camping Chair is Warren Plaisance.

Summer Resident Camp

All Boys Scout units are strongly encouraged to include a week at summer camp as part of their annual program.  Northern Star Council is proud to sponsor two of the top resident camps in the entire nation!  Note that reservation policies for resident camp are changing beginning with the reservations for 2008.  Resident camp reservations for 2008 start on 1/1/2007 and must be completed prior to 5/1/2007 if you wish to retain the same campsite for the same week of the season as in past years.  Click here for a flier on this new policy. (61KB)

Many Point Scout Camp

Many Point Scout Camp is located near Park Rapids, Minnesota on the western side of Northern Star Council.  The camp was founded in 1946.  It has three sub-camps: Buckskin, Ten Chiefs and Voyageur as well as a Family Camp and independent camping.

Tomahawk Scout Reservation

Tomahawk Scout Reservation is located near Birchwood, Wisconsin on the eastern side of Northern Star Council.  The camp was founded in 1953.  It has four sub-camps: Chippewa, Navajo, Sioux and White Pine as well as a Family Camp.
Tomahawk Scout Reservation Website link
Tomahawk Pre-Planner Website link (avail. by May)

National Camping Award

Boy Scout Troops can be eligible for both annual and cummulative national Camping Awards depending on the numbers of days and nights camped during a year and also their participation rate.  Click here to bring up a National Camping Award application form. (71KB)  Completed forms are to be turned in to the Northwest District Camping Chair, Warren Plaisance.

Unit Camping Promotion

Would you like to have a camping promotion for your unit?  The Northwest Chapter of the Totanhan Kakaha Order of the Arrow Lodge and the District Boy Scout Camping Chair are available for promotions to you unit on camping, resident camping / summer camp and high adventure camping.  Contact Northwest District Boy Scout Camping Chair Warren Plaisance if you are interested. 

Northwest District Camping Newsletter

The Tent n' Hike is the Northwest District Camping Newsletter. 

Click here for the April 2008 Tent n' Hike (332KB)
Click here for the March 2008 Tent n' Hike (1.29MB)
Click here for the February 2008 Tent n' Hike (924KB)
Click here for the January 2008 Tent n' Hike (2.28MB)
Click here for the December 2007 Tent n' Hike (2.36MB)
Click here for the June 2007 Tent n' Hike (274KB)
Click here for the March 2007 Tent n' Hike (177KB)
Click here for the February 2007 Tent n' Hike (600KB)
Click here for the January 2007 Tent n' Hike (1100KB)

Order of the Arrow

One of the missions of the Order of the Arrow is to promote camping to Scouts, to their units and to the District.  Links to the Council's Totanhan Nakaha OA Lodge and our Northwest Chapter of the lodge are included below.

Northwest OA Chapter

Totanhan Nakaha Lodge

Northern Star Council Camping

Link to the current NSC Camping Fee structure. (127KB)

Use this link to reach the Northern Star Council Camping web page.

Northwest District Webelos Woods

Webelos Woods is a unique opportunity for 4th grade Webelos and parents to experience a campout with a Boy Scouting experience.  Boy Scouts, Explorers, Venturing Crew and Scouters from the Northwest District organize this campout which has contests, skills stations, tent camping, outdoor cooking and more.  This year will be Northwest District's 31st annual Webelos Woods at it will be on May 16 - 18, 2008 at Fred C. Andersen Scout Camp, so reserve this weekend on your calendar.  Packets are available below.    A Health Form must be submitted for every participant at registration time.  Thanks to Dan Nelson who is chairing this event this year.

2008 WEBELOS WOODS

(All files are Adobe Acrobat pdf files suitable for printing.)

2008 Webelos Woods Promotional Flyer (67KB)
2008 Webelos Woods General Staff Registration  (71KB)
2008 Webelos Woods Health Form (70KB)
2008 Webelos Woods Pack Registration (101KB)
2008 Webelos Woods Participants Guide (158KB)
2008 Webelos Woods Patrol Leader Agreement (95KB)
2008 Webelos Woods Schedule (58KB)
2008 Webelos Woods Skill Staff Registration (86KB)
2008 Webelos Woods Staff Guide (188KB)
2008 Webelos Woods Troop Staff Registration (93KB)

Northwest District Camporee

The Camporee is a District wide camping event.  There is a theme for the event and there are structured activities to participate in.

The 2007 Camporee will be on October 12 - 14 at Phillippo Scout Reservation (in Cannon Falls).  The theme is "Campalot".

The first registration and information packet is now available for the 2007 Camporee.  Registration materials will be distributed at the May Roundtables.  Click here for a the 2007 Camporee registration and information packet. (768KB)  Watch here for more details as they are available.  Questions can be directed to event chair: Warren Plaisance

  

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Cub Scout Camping

The Northwest District Cub Scout Camping Camping Chair is Debby Baker.

Northern Star Council offers a wide range of camping opportunities for Tiger, Cub and Webelos Scouts.  There are council camps that are aimed at each age group.  

Fall Festival Cub Scout Day Camps

All Cub Scouts, Tiger Cubs, Webelos, siblings, and adult partners are invited to attend this year’s Fall Festival day camps to experience all the fun that fall has to offer. Help keep your Pack active and healthy while introducing new Cubs to Cub Scout camping.  Most boys join Scouting for camping opportunities and this fall adventure is an opportunity that should not be missed!  Click here to link for more information and a registration form on Fall Festival.

Webelos Experience

This is a special weekend experience specifically for Webelos Scouts!  Click here to link for more information and a registration form on Webelos Experience.

POLAR CUBS

Polar Cubs is a one-day winter experience filled with plenty of fun, adventure, and activity. Some of the activities at Polar Cubs have included snow-tubing, broomball, obstacle course, winter nature activities, crafts, snowshoeing, capture the flag, and snow golf. A hot lunch is provided in the camp dining hall for everyone. Scouts and parents will learn how to keep warm and stay dry in the snow and cold.  Click here to link to more information and registration for Polar Cubs.

Camp Akela

Camp Akela is a weekend program for graduating Tiger, Wolf, and Bear Cubs (as of Spring) that is a unique opportunity for Cub Scouts and their accompanying adult to spend quality time together working on advancement, enjoying recreational activities and learning about camping.  This is held at Phillippo Scout Reservation.  Campers sleep in two person canvas tents that are supplied by the camp. Activities at Camp Akela have included pony rides, archery, bb-gun target shooting, swimming in a pool, boating, crafts, nature, and games.  Food service is provided in a dining hall. An additional overnight called the Webelos Outpost is an option for all 1st year Webelos.  Click here to view the NSC page on Camp Akela.

Kiwanis Cub Camp

Kiwanis Cub Camp is a two-night/three-day program similar to Camp Akela. Kiwanis Cub Camp offers cabin or dormitory housing with indoor showers and toilets at Kiwanis Scout Camp. Age appropriate programs are offered for graduating Tiger, Wolf, and Bear Cubs (as of Spring). Cubs will be placed in dens according to their rank. Kiwanis Cub camp activities have included swimming, personal fitness, science, nature, pony rides, boating, bb-gun shooting, archery, and games. Food service is provided in the dining hall. An additional night of camping is available for 1st year Webelos.  Click here to view the NSC page on Kiwanis Cub Camp.

Stearns Cub Camp

Stearns Cub Camp is a two-night/three-day program at Stearns Scout Camp similar to Camp Akela. Age appropriate programs are offered for graduating Tiger, Wolf, and Bear Cubs (as of Spring). Cubs will be placed in dens according to their rank. Kiwanis Cub camp activities have included swimming, personal fitness, science, nature, pony rides, boating, bb-gun shooting, archery, and games. Food service is provided in the dining shelter. An additional night of camping is available for 1st year Webelos.  Click here to view the NSC page on Stearns Cub Camp.

Navajo Webelos Camp

Navajo Webelos Camp is for Webelos who were in the 4th grade prior to the summer.  Navajo Webelos Camp introduces second year Webelos into the basics of Boy Scout camping.  Held at Tomahawk Scout Reservation near Rice Lake, Wisconsin, Webelos and Adults live in supplied canvas wall tents on wooden platforms with canvas cots.  Activities include work on Webelos activity badges, nature activities, swimming, boating, climbing, wrist rockets, bb-gun shooting, archery, and sport belt loop activities. A two-to-one ratio is required.  Click here to view the NSC page on Navajo Webelos Camp.

Stearns Webelos Camp

Stearns Webelos Camp is for Webelos who were in the 4th grade prior to the summer.  Stearns Webelos Camp introduces second year Webelos into the basics of Boy Scout camping.  Held at Stearns Scout Camp near St. Cloud, MN, Webelos and Adults live in supplied canvas wall tents on wooden platforms with canvas cots.  Activities include work on Webelos activity badges, nature activities, swimming, boating, climbing, wrist rockets, bb-gun shooting, archery, and sport belt loop activities. A two-to-one ratio is required.  Click here to view the NSC page on Stearns Webelos Camp.

Webelos Adventure Days

Webelos Adventure Days are two different one-day experiences filled with fun, adventure, activities, and Activity Badge advancement.  Activity badges offered in the past have included forester, engineer, scientist, readyman, sportsman, geologist, aquanaut, and naturalist.  Free time activities have included archery, bb-gun shooting, games, and swimming.  This program is held on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursday, and Fridays and June, July, and August at Phillippo Scout Reservation near Cannon Falls, MN. Lunch is included in the fee.  Click here to view the NSC page on Webelos Adventure Days.

Camp Resources

There is a wealth of information about Cub Scout Camping on the Northern Star Council Camping pages.  Follow this link for Camp Resources.

Cub Scout Summer Camp Registration

All Cub Scout camping registration information can be found at Go Scouting.

National Summertime Pack Award

Cub Scout Packs that have at least one pack activity each summer month can earn the National Summertime Pack Award.  This is a great way to keep your Cub Scouts connected with the Pack during the summer.  It's not just fun, it also helps foster Scout involvement and retention.  Click here to bring up a National Summertime Pack Award application form. (67KB)

 

 
 

 

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