Map for Established Markers – Use the PocketSights® App on your phone for a GPS guided tour of Camp Wilderness or on your computer for a virtual tour. Black Building – A1 Totem Pole – A2 Baker Tree Plantation – A3 Burke Trail System– A4 Bomb Shed -B Cooking Grill – C Waterfront Steps […]
Category: History
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 […]
Additional Activities to do at Camp Wilderness
Find Activities: FIND ACTIVIITIES Additional Activities that an individual or group can do at Camp Wilderness that are Above and Beyond the Camp Program. Share Activities that you have done SHARE IDEAS Help share your activities that can be done while at Camp. These activities should be above and beyond the current camp program offered […]
Share your Unit’s Story or History
Include your Unit’s History and Stories in the Camp Wilderness History Project Provide as much information as you would like. Can be simple or elaborate. Include pictures and documents. Once we start your page on the History Project we will send you a link that will give you access to change and add more […]
YouTube Channel for the Alumni Association
Northern Lights YouTube Channel Camp Wilderness YouTube Channel Camp Wilderness Playlist 6 Videos Naomi Rhode daughter of Virgil Reed (First Camp Director) welcoming everyone to the 75th Anniversary 11:59 Part 1 Camp Wilderness 1947-1949 – VTS 01 1 17:03 1993 Camp Wilderness VTS 01 9 12:43 Camp Wilderness Winter Camp 0:46 Camp Wilderness 2020 12:53 […]
Camp Wilderness Brick Courtyard
More Information on Brick Courtyard Order a Brick Brochure on the Courtyard Paper Order Form Virtual Tour of Bricks View Bricks Projects Funded by Brick Donations Full list coming soon…
Annual History Center Rummage Sale
For Sale Scouting Memorabilia Items not related to Camp Wilderness Mug, patches, etc… Scout Uniforms Gently used camping gear many other things… Proceeds go to the upkeep and expansion of displays/exhibits at the Camp Wilderness History Center. The History Center is maintained by the Northern Lights Alumni Association. Contact the History Center Occurs during Open […]
Camp Wilderness Fire Tower
Step into Scouting’s Future More Information on the Fire Tower Campaing Purchase a Step – currently not available Lern More about the Fire Tower Virtual Tour of the Plaques on Steps, Landings, and the Crows Nest View Steps, Landings, & Crows Nest Special thanks to Steve Inkel of Diversified Builders and Design. Dave Quam and […]
Online History Trail
Start Trail We are also looking for people to help/join the History Committee Doing Research Building Displays Cataloging and storing Items Maintain Online History Project Work in the History Center during camp Interested in Helping with the History Project The Northern Lights Alumni Association has established a digital trail that expands upon the existing Camp Wilderness History […]
Serving with Honor Board at Camp Wilderness
Honoring our Scouts that are or have served in with the Armed Forces of the United States by posting their name, photo, and where they are serving. Click on the link below to submit your nomination. Click to Submit Name/Photo to the Honor Board
