North Star District News


North Star Happenings

Hopefully you are all enjoying this beautiful weather we've been having and have planned your summer camping opportunities for your Scouts.  If not, we have a variety of camps that will meet the needs of all ages.  The Cub Day Camp with Bug Hunter theme is great for younger Scouts and a great opportunity for Tiger Cubs to earn their first rank!  The Adventure Camp and Webelos Weekend is geared toward older Scouts that have experienced Cub Day Camp and need a greater adventure and longer camping opportunity in preparation for their next BIG adventure, crossing over to Boy Scouts!  Boy Scout camp really highlights the patrol method and gives young men an opportunity to experience life and leadership skills all while completing Merit Badge work integral to their program.  
 
The Day Camps are going to have a Bug Hunter theme where they get to learn about the things that crawl and buzz. 
 
Summer Camp has a new challenge for the boys that will challenge both their skills in design and their ability to work as a team.  The hint of what it might be is "Something from Rome."   Remember to book your Troops and Packs early to take advantage of that early bird deal!
  • Hidden Lake Resort- Fairmount
    • o   June 20-23
    • o   $65 early bird, $75 after May 28th
  • Cary Camp- Lafayette
    • o   July 25-28
    • o   $65 early bird, $75 after June 30th
  • Geneva Center- Rochester
    • o   June 6-9
    • o   $65 early bird, $75 after May 12th
  • Geneva Center - Rochester (one day Autism Day Camp)
    • June 5th
    • $25, registration deadline, May 26th 


2017 Cary Adventure Camp for Cub Scouts June 28 - July 1st


Advancements will include:  Castaway, Into the Wild, Into the Woods, Aquanaut & More!
Cubmaster or other Camp Leader may register your pack via CampMaster website.

Youth fee is $125 until June 1st and $150 after June 1st.*
Adults fee is $65 until June 1st and $100 after June 1st.*
*A non-refundable but transferable deposit of $50 is due April 8th and a payment of $25 is due May 6th. Final payment for early bird fee is due by June 1st.

Webelos Weekend Camp July 21-23, 2017 at Camp Buffalo
$50 per person Early Bird Fee and $75 per person after June 15th.
Activities will include pellet gun shooting, archery, swimming, canoeing, fishing, and Scout skills.


Cub Scout Camp Resources





Camp Buffalo 2017 Boy Scout Summer Camp Schedule:

 
Week 3:    June 25 - July 1, 2017
Week 4:    July 2 - July 8, 2017


Boy Scout Camp Resources







There is a limited amount of Campership monies still available.  

Eagle Nest
Newest Eagles:

I would like to congratulate Grant Manns, Troop 167; Brenton Cook Troop 167; and Connor Oldenkamp, Troop 154.  

This is a great accomplishment and will lead to even greater accomplishments. We are all proud of you!



Service Hour Corner

Anyone looking for an Eagle project in Cass County?  The United Way would like to start a "little" library book exchange box program. For additional details, contact Sherry or the United Way directly. 

Don't forget to participate in the Live United Day in September in Cass County!  

Scouting for Food can be done at any time, so don't delay; assist your local food bank in stocking those food pantries.  




Remember to report those service hours.  You all should have received an email with your unit specific login from our council office staff.  If you have questions please contact  Linda Dayberry, our Civic Service Chair




Troop Camping Opportunities
Council & District Camporee 


District Fall Camporee - Leonardo Da Vinci 

September 8, 9 & 10th
Cass County 4H Fairgrounds

Troop 200 from Logansport will be hosting this year's event.  All Scouts will earn the Model Building and Design merit badge by creating a 1/8 scale balsa wood catapult and futuristic spaceship that will be launched from a bungee cord launcher.  In their patrols, they will complete three challenges:  Catapult, Leaonardo Da Vinci Arch Bridge and an Odometer Wheel.

Additional details will be coming... 





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Pack 3219 and Troop 219 participated in Scouting for Food.  What a great way to contribute to your communities' food panties to combat local hunger.  It's not too late; orchestra your own unit's food drive.

 

Scouting for Food Commitment Form

 

Scouting for Food Collection Reporting Form

 
Contact
Shery Brady
[email protected]
765-480-4630

Jacob Wall
765-461-1778

T.J. McFadden
[email protected]
765-490-1529
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Scoutcraft is a means through which the veriest hooligan can be brought to higher thought and to the elements of faith in God; and, coupled with the Scout's obligation to do a good turn every day, it gives the base of Duty to God and to Neighbour on which the parent or pastor can build with greater ease the form of belief that is desired. 


- Robert Baden-Powell