Looking for an easy way to raise funds? Our Northern Lights Council Raffle Fundraiser is a great opportunity for your unit! $10 Tickets. 35% Commission. Big Prizes. Raffle Sale: August 28 – November 8 Tickets: $10 each Commission: Units keep 35% of ticket sales Tickets are provided in booklets of 10 No popcorn sales […]
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2026 Camp Grafton MB Weekend
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Camp Grafton Merit Badge Weekend with a unique opportunity for Scouts to earn merit badges while learning directly from North Dakota National Guard instructors. Space is limited and this popular annual event fills quickly, so register today to secure your spot and be part of this special weekend! Register Here
Northern Tier Relief Updates
Day 2 Update: Scouts Begin Adventures in MN Over the last 24 hours, we’ve seen an incredible response from the Scouting community. Thank you to everyone who has donated, volunteered, reached out, or offered support as we’ve welcomed displaced crews from Northern Tier to Camp Wilderness. Because of your generosity, our immediate financial needs for supporting […]
2026 Jamboree Patch Sets for Sale
Our exclusive 2026 National Scout Jamboree patch sets are officially available for online pre-order. Each unique series features one bold central patch and five coordinating shoulder patches. The designs celebrate the rich heritage of our region, highlighting the diverse birdlife along the Central Flyway, the premier waters of American fishing in the Prairie Pothole, and […]
Bemidji and Grand Forks Area Summer Lawn Socials
Grand Forks Social Information Bemidji Social Information Summer Socials for Scouting: Join Us in Bemidji and Grand Forks Looking for a great night out this June? Two fantastic summer social events are being hosted to support local Scouting programs. Whether you are in Minnesota or North Dakota, come enjoy live music, delicious food, exciting silent […]
Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Opening: Service & Adventure Week
REGISTER HERE! June 30 to July 5, 2026 in Medora, ND The Northern Lights Council is hosting a unique camp-out and service week at Badlands Ministries, and we want you there! We are putting together a contingent of 300 older Scouts (ages 12+) and adult Scouters to camp, explore the badlands, and serve as […]
2026 Conservation Day of Service
On June 13, 2026 Scouts across the Northern Lights Council will participate in a Conservation Day of Service. Learn more by clicking the box below! Learn More
Roosevelt Library Opening Volunteer Interest
Interest Form We are excited to announce a unique volunteer opportunity for older Scouts, their families, and adult volunteers across the Northern Lights Council for the summer of 2026! As part of the nationwide celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, our council is partnering with the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library to support the grand opening of […]
2026 Butler Youth Development Scholarship
This scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who were registered members of the Northern Lights Council, Scouting America or the Dakota Horizons Council, Girl Scouts of the USA during the 2025–26 school year and plan to continue their education at a college, university, or post-high school technical program in fall 2026. A certified diploma must be submitted […]
Council Key 3 Fireside Chat (February 2026)
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