About Northern star council, bsa
Northern Star Council, BSA: Empowering Youth through Scouting
Northern Star Scouting is a Scout council that has been serving the youth of Minnesota and western Wisconsin for over 100 years. The organization is dedicated to empowering young people with the skills, knowledge, and values they need to become responsible citizens and leaders in their communities.
At Northern Star Council, BSA (Boy Scouts of America), the focus is on providing a safe and supportive environment where young people can learn important life skills while having fun. The organization offers a wide range of programs for boys and girls aged 5-21, including Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturing Crews, Exploring Posts, and Sea Scouts.
One of the key strengths of Northern Star Council is its commitment to diversity and inclusion. The organization welcomes young people from all backgrounds regardless of race, ethnicity, religion or gender identity. This commitment to inclusivity ensures that every child has an equal opportunity to benefit from scouting's many benefits.
Scouting programs at Northern Star Council are designed to help young people develop important life skills such as leadership, teamwork, communication skills problem-solving abilities. These skills are taught through hands-on activities such as camping trips hiking expeditions community service projects.
Cub Scouts
Cub Scouting is designed for boys and girls aged 5-10 who want to have fun while learning new things. Cub Scout packs meet regularly throughout the year for activities such as camping trips hikes crafts games sports community service projects.
Boy Scouts
Boy Scouting is designed for boys aged 11-17 who want more challenging outdoor adventures while developing leadership skills self-reliance character development citizenship training personal fitness environmental stewardship ethical decision-making critical thinking problem-solving communication teamwork goal-setting time management planning budgeting public speaking first aid emergency preparedness wilderness survival camping hiking backpacking canoeing kayaking rock climbing rappelling fishing shooting sports archery orienteering geocaching robotics STEM (science technology engineering math) aviation space exploration law enforcement firefighting search rescue disaster response international cultural exchange opportunities more!
Venturing Crews
Venturing Crews are co-ed groups open to youth aged 14-20 who want high adventure experiences like backpacking canoeing kayaking rock climbing rappelling caving snowshoeing skiing snowboarding mountain biking horseback riding sailing scuba diving skydiving zip-lining white-water rafting more! Venturers also learn valuable life-skills like leadership teamwork communication problem-solving decision-making goal-setting time-management budget-planning public-speaking first aid emergency-preparedness wilderness-survival environmental-stewardship ethical-decision-making critical-thinking career-exploration college-preparation international-cultural-exchange opportunities more!
Exploring Posts
Exploring Posts are co-ed groups open to youth aged 14-20 who want career exploration opportunities in fields like law enforcement firefighting healthcare aviation engineering science technology business finance marketing media arts entertainment hospitality tourism culinary arts automotive trades construction skilled trades social services non-profit organizations government agencies military branches more! Explorers also learn valuable life-skills like leadership teamwork communication problem-solving decision-making goal-setting time-management budget-planning public-speaking first aid emergency-preparedness environmental-stewardship ethical-decision-making critical-thinking college-preparation international-cultural-exchange opportunities more!
Sea Scouts
Sea Scouting is designed for boys and girls aged 14-21 who love boating water-based activities like sailing powerboating rowboating kayaking canoeing swimming snorkeling scuba diving fishing marine biology oceanography navigation seamanship weather forecasting radio communications boat maintenance repair safety procedures maritime law customs traditions history culture ecology conservation stewardship citizenship training personal fitness ethical decision making critical thinking problem solving communication teamwork goal setting time management planning budget preparation public speaking first aid emergency preparedness wilderness survival camping hiking backpackinng orienteering geocaching robotics STEM (science technology engineering math) aviation space exploration law enforcement firefightinng search rescue disaster response international cultural exchange opportunities more!
In addition to these core programs Northern Star Council offers many other exciting initiatives including:
STEM Programs - Science Technology Engineering Math
Robotics Programs - FIRST LEGO League FIRST Tech Challenge FIRST Robotics Competition
Aviation Programs - Aviation Explorer Post Aviation Merit Badge Aviation Camporees Air Shows Aerospace Education Foundation Scholarships
Space Exploration Programs - Space Exploration Merit Badge Astronomy Merit Badge NASA Explorer Schools NASA Space Camp Astronaut Scholarship Foundation
Law Enforcement Firefightinng Search Rescue Disaster Response Programs - Law Enforcement Explorer Post Firefighter Explorer Post Emergency Medical Services EMS Explorer Post Search Rescue Explorer Post Disaster Response Team Community Emergency Response Team CERT National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program Military Academy Nominations ROTC Scholarships Military Branches Recruiting Opportunities Veterans Affairs Volunteer Service Opportunities More!
International Cultural Exchange Programs - World Friendship Fund International Camp Staff Program International Jamborees World Organization Of The Scout Movement WOSM Interamerican Leadership Training ILT European Jamboree Pacific Jamboree Africa Regional Conference Asia-Pacific Regional Conference Arab Region Conference Eurasia Region Conference Interamerican Region Conference World Scout Moot More!
Community Service Projects & Partnerships - Good Turn For America Day Of Service Eagle Scout Projects Hornaday Conservation Award William T Hornaday Awards For Conservation Environmental Stewardship Sustainability Initiatives Leave No Trace Outdoor Ethics More!
Leadership Development Training Courses & Conferences - National Youth Leadership Training NYLT Wood Badge Powderhorn University Of Scouting Commissioner College Order Of The Arrow OA Lodge Leadership Development LLD Section Conclaves National Annual Meetings Philmont Training Center Summit Bechtel Reserve High Adventure Base More!
Scholarships & Awards For Outstanding Achievement In Academics Athletics Citizenship Character Development Community Service Environmental Stewardship Leadership Personal Fitness Religious Emblems Social Skills Wilderness Survival And Other Areas.
Northern Star Council BSA: A Legacy Of Excellence In Youth Development Since 1910
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