Membership & Support

The purpose of the Northern Lights Alumni Association is to preserve and promote the camping opportunities at our council camps; to inform members of the camps’ current progress; to provide support for current operations with our time, talents, and assets; and to organize gatherings of the Association. Membership is open to all former camp staff members, campers, and anyone with an interest in the Northern Lights Council camps.

Being a member of the Association means staying connected to the people, places, and traditions that shaped us. Members receive The Aurora, our Association newsletter, and have opportunities to support camp events, staff, and alumni activities. Membership support and additional gifts help make possible camp improvements, alumni recognition, staff development, and ongoing care for our camps’ history and future.

Membership Dues

Annual dues provide the foundation that keeps the Alumni Association active, covering essential expenses such as communications and mailings, support for camp events and gatherings, volunteer coordination, Alumni Achievement Awards, and expressions of care for our members and their families. These core functions allow the Association to remain responsive to the needs of our camps and staff as opportunities arise.

$20 per year — Annual Membership

$200 (one-time) — Lifetime Membership (payable in full or in four annual installments)

The Association’s membership year begins July 4 and expires July 4 of the following year.

General Donations

Members may also choose to make an additional contribution to the Association’s General Fund when paying dues or as a separate registration. Gifts to the General Fund strengthen the Association’s ability to operate, support special projects, and continue serving camp, staff, and Scouting traditions for generations to come. Every contribution, regardless of size, makes a meaningful difference.