Scouting Programs For All Youth For information about joining any of our programs call 763-231-7201 or visit AdventureIsCalling.org


Exploring: Career Discovery for Young Men and Women Exploring is the career exploration program of the Learning for Life Division at Northern Star Council, providing hands-on, real world experience for young men and women ages 14 to 20. The program is led by adult leaders within a business or organization, providing structure and feedback to Explorers as they learn about a career fi eld.


The Exploring program at Northern Star Council currently has active units (Explorer posts) in many career fi elds including: fi refi ghting, law enforcement, emergency medical services, auto mechanics, healthcare, veterinary care, aviation, motorcycles, general business, information systems technology, and skilled trades (such as construction).


To join Exploring or to receive more information, visit ExploreNow.org or call 763-231-7201 and ask for an Exploring Executive.


Venturing: High Adventure Scouting for Young Men and Women Venturing offers a wide variety of high adventure opportunities and activities beyond what most troops can offer. Participants can be young men and women ages 14-21 or 13 year olds that have graduated the eighth grade. Boys can be part of both a Boy Scout Troop and a Venturing Crew.


Venturing crews specialize in challenging outdoor camping activities such as 30 mile backpacking treks, rock climbing trips and a lot more.


Venturing can also supplement a Scouting experience, or for those who have a friend or sister that is not currently involved, it’s a great way to have fun together. Those interested in experiences beyond the troop, including shooting sports, skiing, scuba diving, lightweight camping, kayaking and more should check out Venturing.NSBSA.org for more information.


Scouting for Special Needs


The Northern Star Council serves all kinds of kids. We strive to make Scouting available to every young person who is interested in our programs.


To do this we subscribe to the concept of inclusion. Special Needs Scouting was created to address the needs of young people whose physical or mental disabilities might otherwise limit their access to Scouting. Polaris, our Special Needs Scouting district creates new opportunities for youth to experience success in accomplishing goals. Northern Star Council currently serves over 5,600 young people and adults of varying abilities through these programs. These Scouts are served through more than 155 partnerships with agencies and school districts in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and surrounding communities.


For information about Polaris and Scouting for those with special needs, contact Sara Amberg, Polaris District Director at samberg@northernstarbsa.org or 763-251-7244.


Traditional Scouting Programs for Boys and Girls of All Ages Tiger Cubs and Cub Scouts


Boy Scouts


Boys in grades one through fi ve take part in exciting indoor and outdoor activities, working with parents and leaders to develop practical and posi- tive social skills, learning to do their best and to help other people.


Boys ages 10 1/2 to age 18 develop self-con- fi dence, leadership skills, teamwork, service, respect and sound decision making focused on the outdoors and a challenging advance- ment program that introduces them to many hobby and career choices.


Girl Scouts (through Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys)


Girl Scouting is for every girl, everywhere—where today's girls can become tomorrow's leaders. Membership is open to girls ages 5-17; women and men over 17 can join as adult members. Visit GirlScoutsrv.org or call 1-800-845-0787 for to learn about Girl Scouting.


Imagine everything you ever wanted to do when you were a kid.


Now put a building around it.


Brought to you by the Northern Star Council of the Boy Scouts of America, Base Camp at Fort Snelling is a one-of- a-kind place where people of all ages and backgrounds can begin new adventures and experience Scouting without leaving the Twin Cities. Centrally located in the heart of the city along the Minnesota and Mississippi River valleys, Base Camp offers tremendous program opportunities for all schools, youth groups and community organizations.


NASA Space Shuttle Simulator Underground Railroad Experience


Indoor Rock Climbing Sunken Amphitheater


Outdoor Rock and Ice Climbing 14,000 Acres of Wild Area


Archery High Ropes Training Courses Hiking and Biking on Historic Land Expedition/Map Room State-of-the-Art Technology


Learn More at www.ExploreBaseCamp.org Base Camp is Northern Star Council’s newest outreach program facility and is a resource for the entire community, serving four primary groups: Scouts: after school, evening, and weekend


programs; Schools: educational programs and fi eld trips; Community groups: non-profi t partnerships and facility rental; and Corporate groups: retreats, conferences and team building. A Navigator Special Edition


www.ScoutingGoodForLife.org


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