From now until the summer of 2027, our metro area camps have planned several special events for those who have a reservation at that camp. However, if you don't have a weekend reservation, we also have the option to attend these events without a weekend reservation by signing up here. 

If you'd like to make a reservation for one of our weekend camps, please head to https://camp.northernstar.org/Camp-Locations-and-Rentals.

For more information on all planned events, please head to https://camp.northernstar.org/Article-Detail/weekend-camping-opportunities. 

Events:

• September 19th: Shooting Sports & Climbing Tower Day at Stearns
  • Date: September 19th, 2026
  • Location: Stearns Scout Camp (3303 County Road 44 South Haven, MN 55382)
  • Programs: Archery, BB, Rifle, and the Climbing Tower will all be open during select times (see below). We will have merit badge counselors for Archery, Rifle Shooting, and Climbing merit badges to sign off on requirements from partials.
    • * Please note that participants must be in 5th grade or higher to participate in Rifle Shooting.
  • Schedule:
    • The Archery Range will be open from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    • The BB Range will be open from 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
    • The Climbing Tower will be open from 1:00 p.m. - 5 p.m.
    • The .22 Rifle Range will be open from 1:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Price: Free for those with a camp facility reservation, $5 for those without a camp facility reservation
     
• October 17th: Shooting Sports & Climbing Tower Day at Phillippo
  • Date: October 17th, 2026
  • Location: Phillippo Scout Camp (30654 32nd Ave Way, Cannon Falls, MN 55009)
  • Programs: Archery, BB, Rifle, and the Climbing Tower will all be open during select times (see below). We will have merit badge counselors for Archery, Rifle Shooting, and Climbing merit badges to sign off on requirements from partials.
    • * Please note that participants must be in 5th grade or higher to participate in Rifle Shooting.
  • Schedule:
    • The Archery Range will be open from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    • The BB Range will be open from 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
    • The Climbing Tower will be open from 1:00 p.m. - 5 p.m.
    • The .22 Rifle Range will be open from 1:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Price: Free for those with a camp facility reservation, $5 for those without a camp facility reservation
     
• November, Merit Badge Day at  Andersen Scout Camp
  • Date: TBD
  • Location:Andersen Scout Camp (186 Andersen Scout Camp Trail, Houlton, Wisconsin 54082)
  • Join us at Andersen for Graphic Arts Merit Badge. Class will start at 9am and will go till around 4pm with an hour break for lunch.
  • Price: Free for those with a camp facility reservation, $15 for those without a camp facility reservation
  • Details:

    • Lunch is not provided. 

    • Scouts should come prepared with ideas for a 4" x 4" one-color bold logo (troop logo or personal design).

    • Designs can be drafted by hand or converted from digital files. Scouts may bring tablets or laptops, but they are not required.

    • The badge requirement includes producing 20 screen prints. Scouts can bring extra t-shirts from their fellow Scouts or use provided cloth/paper materials. This would be a great opportunity to add a troop logo to any Scouting shirt your Scouts and leaders might want screen printed. 

    • After lunch, we’ll tour a professional screen-printing facility in Stillwater.

    • Transportation help needed: If you are an adult leader at camp and can assist with transporting Scouts for 1–2 hours in the afternoon, please let us know.

• December, Merit Badge Day at Phillippo Scout Camp
  • Date: TBD
  • Location: Phillippo Scout Camp (30654 32nd Ave Way, Cannon Falls, MN 55009)
  • Join us at Phillippo to start Personal Management Merit Badge. Plan to also attend the session in April to complete the badge.
  • Price: Free for those with a camp facility reservation, $5 for those without a camp facility reservation 
     
• March 13th, Merit Badge Day at Kiwanis Scout Camp
  • Date: March 13th, 2027
  • Location: Kiwanis Scout Camp (15987 St Croix Trail N, Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota 55047)
  • Join us at Kiwanis for Digital Technology Merit Badge. Class will start at 9am and will go till around 4pm with an hour break for lunch.
  • Price: Free for those with a camp facility reservation, $5 for those without a camp facility reservation
     
• April, Merit Badge Day at Phillippo Scout Camp
  • Date: TBD
  • Location: Phillippo Scout Camp (30654 32nd Ave Way, Cannon Falls, MN 55009)
  • Join us at Phillippo to complete Personal Management Merit Badge. Paired with December class. Class will start at 9am and will go till around 4pm with an hour break for lunch.
  • Price: Free for those with a camp facility reservation, $5 for those without a camp facility reservation