CAMPING
Troop 1 tries to spend two nights a month under the stars, in a tent, hammock, quinzhee, or cabin. We have camped at Northern Star Council camps, at Minnesota and Wisconsin state parks, and National Forest Service primitive camps; we're always looking for great places to camp and explore!
Register for upcoming camps by clicking the brown buttons below
October 7-9, 2022 - FALL CAMPOREE: Wilderness Survival - "Survival is Courage"
Event Cost:
$35/$20 afterward (space is limited) + $12 for Food
FAQ:
Do scouts need to bring any specific materials?
10' x 12' tarp
enough rope per Scout to secure a tarp to the provided staves in order to build a shelter
9-volt battery
What if I have Scouts that already have earned the Wilderness Survival Merit Badge?
There will be plenty of unique programming at the Camporee to engage Scouts that have already earned the Merit Badge. Stations will be designed to cover Merit Badge requirements, but will be engaging even for those that have already earned the Merit Badge.
November 11-13, 2022 - FALL CAMP • Rum River Scout Camp
• COST • Scouts pay up to $12 for food.
• MENU • Menus to be planned by patrol(s); Grubmasters decided on Monday before camp.
• PROGRAM • Intentional Back-to-the-Woods / "theme-free" campout but will likely have some advancement opportunities. Scouts should have their Scout handbook. We will be tenting, but will have use of Thurston Lodge.
December 9-11, 2022 - Board Game Camp • Stearns Scout Camp
• COST • Scouts pay up to $12 for food.
• MENU • Menus to be planned by patrol(s); Grubmasters decided on Monday before camp.
• PROGRAM • Board Game Camp inside at Tonkawa Lodge.
January 13-15, 2023 - SNOW BASE • Tomahawk Scout Reservation
Registration Closes Dec 5
• COST • ≈ $75 for standard programs.
• MENU • Food and Menu are provided
• PROGRAM • SNOW BASE
This year's program catalog has not been published but here's last year's so you can get an idea.
https://camp.northernstar.org/Portals/3/Documents/2022_Winter-Camping-Catalog.pdf (Pages 6-8)
February 10-12, 2023 - Ski Camp • Fred C Andersen / Trollhaugen
Registration Closes: Jan. 20
• COST • Ski Camp costs more than most camps, but we get a discount.
Lift Ticket • ≈ $42 Scouts / $40 Adult (last year's prices)
Skis, Boots, Poles, Helmet or Snowboard • ≈ $22 (last year's prices)
Beginner Ski or Snowboard Lessons - Free
In Camp Food • ≈ $15
Spending Money for the Chalet • $10-$20
• MENU • Food and Menu are decided as a troop. Adult Volunteers Cook Saturday Dinner while skiers are on the hill. Saturday lunch is planned by patrol & concessions are available.
• PROGRAM • Ski Camp / Snow Sports Merit Badge
March 10-12, 2023 • Stearns Scout Camp • Diamond Lake Lodge
• COST • $12
• MENU • Food and Menu are decided as a troop. Adult Volunteers Cook Saturday Dinner while skiers are on the hill. Saturday lunch is planned by patrol & concessions are available.
• PROGRAM • Merit Badges and Camp Stuff
April 14-16 - Phillippo w/ Pack 1
• COST • $12
• MENU • Food and Menu are decided as a troop. Adult Volunteers Cook Saturday Dinner while skiers are on the hill. Saturday lunch is planned by patrol & concessions are available.
• PROGRAM • Helping Pack 1, Merit Badges and Camp Stuff
Week 6 - July 23-29, 2023
Sioux Camp: Quapaw Site
Registration Deadline: TBD
Summer Camp Roster