Scouting in Minnesota
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Scouting in Minnesota has a long history, from the 1910s to the present day, serving thousands of youth in programs that suit the environment in which they live.
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[edit] Early history (1910-1950)
[edit] Recent history (1950-1990)
[edit] Boy Scouting in Minnesota today
There are eight Boy Scouts of America local councils serving Minnesota. In addition, the Northern Tier National High Adventure Bases of the BSA is located in Minnesota.
[edit] Central Minnesota Council
CMC is headquartered in Sartell, Minnesota. Ranging from Nevis and Park Rapids in the northwest to Elk River in the southeast, the council serves 46 communities in the area.
Central Minnesota Council is made up of four districts:
- North Star District
- Pine Tree District
- Scenic District
- Gateway District
[edit] Parker Scout Reservation
Central Minnesota Council is home to Parker Scout Reservation, which was established in 1941 by Clyde Parker. The Camp sits on 256 acres (1.0 km²) of wooded land on North Long Lake north of Brainerd, Minnesota.
[edit] Gamehaven Council
Located in Rochester MN.
- Hiawatha District
- Sugar Loaf District
- Wakpaota District
[edit] Gateway Area Council
Gateway Area Council serves Scouts in Wisconsin and Minnesota.
[edit] Northern Star Council
Located in St. Paul MN.
Indianhead Council merged with Viking Council in 2005 to create Northern Star Council.
The Viking Council was previously the largest Council in Minnesota, founded in 1917 as the Minneapolis Council and later in 1952, the name was changed to Viking Council. The geography of the Viking Council spanned from Minneapolis all the way across Minnesota to the South Dakota border. The Viking Council's main Camp, Many Point Scout Camp, is among the largest in the United States. Other camps from the Viking Council include Stearns Scout Camp and Rum River Scout Camp. A history of patches used by the Viking Council and Minneapolis Council is available at this Viking Council Patch Archive.
The Indianhead Council was a geographic subdivision of the Boy Scouts of America headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and including Ramsey and Washington Counties in Minnesota, and much of western Wisconsin. Its name came from the shape of the Wisconsin-Minnesota border, which is said to resemble that of the head of an Indian. As well as the office building in Saint Paul, facilities included Tomahawk Scout Reservation near Rice Lake, Wisconsin, Phillipo Scout Reservation near Cannon Falls, Minnesota, Fred C. Andersen Scout Camp near Hudson, Wisconsin, and Kiwanis Scout Camp near Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota.
- Capitol City District
- Challenger District
- Chief Black Dog District
- Crow River District
- Dan Patch District
- Eagle Bluff District
- Gateway District
- Kaposia District
- Manitou District
- Metro Lakes District
- Lake Minnetonka District
- Mustang District
- North Star District
- Northern Lights District
- Northwest District
- Praire Lakes District
- Riverwood District
- Rolling Hills District
- Sunrise River District
- Three Rivers District
- Trailblazer District
- Wild River District
[edit] Many Point Scout Camp
Northern Star Council is home to Many Point Scout Camp, which is located just north of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. It takes its name from Many Point Lake, on which the camp owns several miles of shoreline. The camp encompasses approximately 2,400 acres (10 km²), and borders the 143,000-acre (580 km²) Tamarack National Wildlife Refuge.
Many Point is open to both Scouts Troops and Venture Crews. There are three subdivisions of the camp that potential Scout Units may camp in which vary mainly in programs offered and dining experience: Voyageur, Ten Chiefs, and Buckskin. Of these, Buckskin utilizes a dining hall; Voyageur and Ten Chiefs require much of the food preparation be done by Scouts in-site.
There is also a high adventure base known as Flintlock that serves Scouters staying at any of the three main camps.
[edit] Northern Lights Council
As of 2006, Northern Lights Council serves all of North Dakota, and parts of South Dakota, northwest Minnesota and northeast Montana.
[edit] Camp Wilderness
Northern Lights Council is home to Camp Wilderness, which is located in Northern Minnesota on Bad Axe Lake, just north of Park Rapids. Founded in 1946, Camp Wilderness is a 2,400-acre (10 km²) camp. In 2006, the camp celebrated its 60th Anniversary by opening a Webelos Camp for the Cub Scouts to attend all summer.
[edit] Sioux Council
Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Sioux Council serves Scouts in South Dakota, Iowa and Minnesota.
- Buffalo Ridge District serves Lincoln, Lyon, and Murray counties in Minnesota. Camp Shetek is located in Murray County on Lake Shetek near Currie, Minnesota.
- Prairie Winds District serves Pipestone, Nobles, and Rock counties in Minnesota.
[edit] Twin Valley Council
Located in Mankato MN.
- Great Bend District
- North Star District
- Sioux Trails District
- Southern Trails District
[edit] Cuyuna Scout Camp
Twin Valley Council is home to Cuyuna Scout Camp, established as Camp Cuyuna in 1967. The Camp sits on 680 acres (2.8 km²) of wooded land surrounded by six lakes (Goodrich, Little Pickerel, Big Pickerel, Lily, Grass, Cranberry). Additionally, Lake Russell (originally Command Lake) sits entirely within the boundaries of Cuyuna Scout Camp. Cuyuna Scout Camp ("Cuyuna," for short) is located northeast of Crosslake, Minnesota. The camp is unique in design and concept; unlike most Boy Scout camps, which emphasize the troop method, Cuyuna utilizes the patrol method. Campsites are arranged for boys to sleep and eat as patrols with a central troop assembly area. Patrols draw their rations from a central Commissary and cook all of their meals together except for two Camp-wide meals, on Sunday and Friday nights.
[edit] Voyageurs Area Council
Headquartered in Hermantown, Minnesota, Voyageurs Area Council also serves Scouts in Michigan and Wisconsin.
- Appelget District
- Gitche Gumee District
- Great Bear District
- North Border District
- North Star District
- Paul Bunyan District
- Sleeping Giant District
- Wah Da Bong District
[edit] Girl Scouting in Minnesota Today
There are seven Girl Scout council offices in Minnesota. However due to the realignment of Girl Scout councils, there will eventually be two. In addition a large portion of northwestern Minnesota will be served by the new Girl Scouts – Dakota Horizons council (merger complete July 2007) whose council headquarters is Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
[edit] Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin Lakes and Pines
Northern Pine and Land of Lakes Councils joined together Jan. 1, 2008 to form Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin Lakes and Pines. “This alignment strengthens our position as a community-based organization and allows us to focus our efforts on working with girls to develop their leadership skills, connect with others, and take action to identify and address issues facing them and their communities,” said Leigh Ann Davis, incoming CEO of Lakes and Pines Council.”
In Lakes and Pines, girls will explore outdoor and year-round program opportunities at three premier sites including: Camp Roundelay, Shingobee Timbers, and the Northern Lakes Canoe Base. Efforts to reach girls at risk will be expanded, and more resources will be allocated to provide programs and activities to girls who have not yet experienced Girl Scouting.
Lakes and Pines Council serves 11,000 girls in 39 counties throughout the northern half of Minnesota and northwest corner of Wisconsin. The council’s headquarters will be located in Waite Park (St. Cloud). Waite Park and Duluth will serve as regional centers for the council.
Additional staff are located in Chisholm, Bemidji, Alexandria and Brainerd. F or more information on how to join, volunteer, or donate to Girl Scouts, call (800) 955-6032 Ext. 221 or visit www.girlscouts.org.
[edit] Proposed southern Minnesota council
Will include the following councils and will serve over 50,000 girls in 48 counties in southern Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Merger will be finished sometime in 2008.
Girl Scout Council of Cannon Valley
Northfield, Minnesota
Girl Scout Council of Greater Minneapolis
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota
Girl Scouts Peacepipe Council
Redwood Falls, Minnesota
Girl Scout Council of River Trails
Rochester, Minnesota
Girl Scout Council of Saint Croix Valley
Saint Paul, Minnesota
They are now called Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys
[edit] Scouting museums in Minnesota
- Many Point Scout Camp History Center
- North Star Museum of Boy Scouting and Girl Scouting, North Saint Paul, Minnesota
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
Boy Scout Council Websites
- Central Minnesota Council
- Gamehaven Council
- Northern Star Council
- Sioux Council
- Twin Valley Council
- Voyageurs Area Council
Girl Scout Council Websites
- Cannon Valley Council
- Greater Minneapolis Council
- Land of Lakes Council
- Northern Pine Council
- Peacepipe Council
- River Trails Council
- Saint Croix Valley Council
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