The council has published an 8-month calendar going from January to August 2024! This is a simpler version of what has been created in the past, but we plan to go back to printed 18-month wall calendars, with the next one being issued in May 2024 showing dates from July 2024 through December 2025. We […]
Category: Council News
Giving Tuesday 2024
Your gift changes lives. Scouts will make the right choices if they have the right influences. Scouts and Explorers learn universal values, which make them strong adults. No other youth and family program does this in such a complete way, creating active minds, healthy bodies and reverent spirits. Scouting prepares our children for the future! Since 1910, […]
50th Anniversary of the Northern Lights Council
The year 2024 marks the 50th Year of the Northern Lights Council Remembering the 4 council that were merged in 1974 to become the Northern Lights Council… Great Plains Area Council – Lake Agassiz Council – Missouri Valley Council – Red River Valley Council – In August 1973 a plan was presented called “The Old […]
Be a part of the History Project
History Project – https://scoutingnlc.org/history/ The Camp Wilderness History Trail Patch are available for purchase $15 Available at the Camp Trading Post, at the Center for Scouting in Fargo, or by contacting the Association at northernlightsalumni@gmail.com Proceeds going to the History Center to help with operating cost & expanding our collection. The Coffee […]
Updates to Youth Protection Standards
Recently an update was announced for Scouting’s Youth Protection policies regarding adult registration for participation in Scouting events. The safety of our youth is the first and foremost priority of the Boy Scouts of America. Please take a moment to read about these changes that will take effect September 1, 2023. Units are strongly encouraged to […]
Northern HiLites Fall 2023
Click HERE to view the Fall 2023 edition of the Northern Hi-Lites!
Luncheon for Leadership with Easton Stick
Join us as we celebrate leadership and success with guest speaker Easton Stick, NFL Quarterback and NDSU Alumnus, on Thursday, July 13, 2023 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM. There will be time for questions and autographs with Easton. There will also be testimonials from current Scouts on the role Scouting plays in their […]
National Fee Increase 6.2023
BSA’s emergence from bankruptcy represents a pivotal milestone in the history of the Boy Scouts of America. To preserve its mission and to position Scouting for the future, the BSA will be required to increase the national annual membership fees for both youth and adults. Effective August 1, 2023, the BSA will implement the […]
Going to Camp!
Visit our Outdoor Programs!
Ripley Rendezvous 2023
AREA WIDE RIPLEY RENDEZVOUS REGISTRATION NOW OPEN: JUNE 1-4 AT CAMP RIPLEY EVENT FLYER HERE! REGISTRATION & EVENT DETAILS PLEASE CONCTACT THE CENTRAL MN COUNCIL OFFICE FOR MORE INFO ON THIS EVENT! OVERVIEW The Central Minnesota Council will host the 2023 Area Wide Ripley Rendezvous June 1-4 at Camp Ripley. This event is one of […]
