Health Form
Starting in 2010 a new health form is required to attend long term (more than
72 hours) camping events. These new forms also reflect the new policy that
everyone must have had a physical within 12 months of any given long term event.
These changes also reflect changes in local laws that have the same requirement.
Click here for
an annual Health Form with physical (required for all long term camping starting
in 2010).
(63KB)
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Boy Scout Camping |
The Northwest District Camping Camping Chair is Bill Kalsow.
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 changed in 2008. Resident camp reservations for 2011 start on
1/1/2010 and must be completed prior to 5/1/2010 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 policy. (61KB)
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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. | |
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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) |
Philmont 2010
Units must register far in advance to go to Philmont in 2010. Philmont is "the" high adventure for many scouts. Ten days of backpacking in the mountains requires a strong team. Everyone who goes will return a better leader, scout, hiker, and camper.
There are two ways to go to Philmont. You can go with the Northern Star council contingent or you can send your own unit's crew(s). Individual units sign up via a web interface and are entered in a lottery for the available space. You may enter the lottery any time from 10/27 - 11/2 or during the open registration week, 11/24 - 11/30.
Click here for registration forms and information.
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, Bill Kalsow.
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 Bill Kalsow if you are interested.
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.
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Northern Star Council Camping
Use this link to reach the Northern Star Council Camping web page.
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 33rd annual Webelos Woods at it will be on May 14 - 16, 2010 at Fred C. Andersen Scout Camp, so reserve this weekend on your calendar. Packets are available below. Watch here for information on how to register for the 2010 Webelos Woods. These will be posted below when they are available. A Health Form must be submitted for every participant at registration time. Thanks to Dan Nelson who is chairing this event this year.
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2010 WEBELOS WOODS |
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(All files are Adobe Acrobat pdf files suitable for printing.) |
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| 2010 Webelos Woods
Promotional Flyer (65KB) |
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| 2010 Webelos Woods
Participants' Guide (157KB) |
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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.
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The 2009 Camporee will be on October 9 - 11 at Fred C Andersen Scout Camp. For
2009, the theme is Super Heroes. The Camporee will be held at Fred C.
Anderson Scout Camp. Click here for a 2009
Camporee flyer for Scoutmasters. (159KB)
Click here for a 2009
Camporee flyer for Webelos. (158KB)
Click here
for the 2009 Camporee - Super Heroes Registration packet. (792KB) The chair of this event is Tom Glander, 651-429-3016. |
Watch here for more details as they are available.
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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
ResourcesThere 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)