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'''Scouting in Minnesota''' has a long history, from the | '''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. | ||
==Early history (1910-1950)== | == Early history (1910-1950) == | ||
==Recent history (1950-1990)== | ==Recent history (1950-1990)== | ||
==Boy Scouting in Minnesota== | == Boy Scouting in Minnesota == | ||
There are eight [[Boy Scouts of America]] local councils serving | 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. | ||
*[[Central Minnesota Council]] | *[[Central Minnesota Council]] | ||
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*[[Voyageurs Area Council]] | *[[Voyageurs Area Council]] | ||
==Girl Scouting in Minnesota Today== | == 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. | 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 [[Scouting in South Dakota|Girl Scouts – Dakota Horizons]] council (merger complete July 2007) whose council headquarters is [[Sioux Falls, South Dakota]]. | ||
=== Proposed southern Minnesota council === | === Proposed southern Minnesota council === | ||
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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. | 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 | *Girl Scout Council of Cannon Valley, Northfield, Minnesota | ||
Northfield, Minnesota | *Girl Scout Council of Greater Minneapolis, Brooklyn Center, Minnesota | ||
*Girl Scouts Peacepipe Council, Redwood Falls, Minnesota | |||
Girl Scout Council of Greater Minneapolis | *Girl Scout Council of River Trails, Rochester, Minnesota | ||
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota | *Girl Scout Council of Saint Croix Valley, Saint Paul, Minnesota <br /> | ||
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 | |||
=== Proposed northern Minnesota council === | === Proposed northern Minnesota council === | ||
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Will also include part of western Wisconsin which Northern Pine serves. | Will also include part of western Wisconsin which Northern Pine serves. | ||
Land of Lakes Girl Scout Council<br> | Land of Lakes Girl Scout Council<br /> | ||
Waite Park, Minnesota | Waite Park, Minnesota <br /> | ||
Girl Scouts - Northern Pine Council<br> | Girl Scouts - Northern Pine Council<br /> | ||
Duluth, Minnesota | Duluth, Minnesota <br /> | ||
Camps: Northern Lakes Girl Scout Canoe Base, in Ely, MN. Offers canoe trips for girl scouts (as a troup or individual, and troop leaders as well) ages 12 and up. These are amazing trips run by women, for women. Canoe trips go anywhere between 3 and 10 days. Visit the Land of Lakes Council website for more information. | Camps: Northern Lakes Girl Scout Canoe Base, in Ely, MN. Offers canoe trips for girl scouts (as a troup or individual, and troop leaders as well) ages 12 and up. These are amazing trips run by women, for women. Canoe trips go anywhere between 3 and 10 days. Visit the Land of Lakes Council website for more information. | ||
==Scouting museums in Minnesota== | == Scouting museums in Minnesota == | ||
*[http://www.manypoint.org/history/histctr.htm Many Point Scout Camp History Center] | *[http://www.manypoint.org/history/histctr.htm Many Point Scout Camp History Center] | ||
*[http://www.nssm.org North Star Museum of Boy Scouting and Girl Scouting], [[North Saint Paul, Minnesota]] | *[http://www.nssm.org North Star Museum of Boy Scouting and Girl Scouting], [[North Saint Paul, Minnesota]] | ||
==See also== | == Scout Activities by County == | ||
[[Scouting and Guiding in Anoka County, Minnesota|Anoka]] / | |||
[[Scouting and Guiding in Dakota County, Minnesota|Dakota]] / | |||
[[Scouting and Guiding in Hennepin County, Minnesota|Hennepin]] / | |||
[[Scouting and Guiding in Olmsted County, Minnesota|Olmsted]] / | |||
[[Scouting and Guiding in Ramsey County, Minnesota|Ramsey]] / | |||
[[Scouting and Guiding in Saint Louis County, Minnesota|Saint Louis]] / | |||
[[Scouting and Guiding in Stearns County, Minnesota|Stearns]] / | |||
[[Scouting and Guiding in Washington County, Minnesota|Washington]] / | |||
== See also == | |||
*[[Scouting in Manitoba]] | *[[Scouting in Manitoba]] | ||
*[[Scouting in Ontario]] | *[[Scouting in Ontario]] | ||
==External links== | == External links == | ||
Boy Scout Council Websites | Boy Scout Council Websites | ||
*[http://www.northernstarbsa.org Northern Star Council] | *[http://www.northernstarbsa.org Northern Star Council] | ||
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[[Category:Scouting and Guiding in Minnesota]] | |||
Latest revision as of 16:02, 12 January 2020
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.
Early history (1910-1950)
Recent history (1950-1990)
Boy Scouting in Minnesota
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.
- Central Minnesota Council
- Gamehaven Council
- Gateway Area Council
- Northern Lights Council
- Northern Star Council
- Sioux Council
- Twin Valley Council
- Voyageurs Area Council
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.
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
Proposed northern Minnesota council
Will also include part of western Wisconsin which Northern Pine serves.
Land of Lakes Girl Scout Council
Waite Park, Minnesota
Girl Scouts - Northern Pine Council
Duluth, Minnesota
Camps: Northern Lakes Girl Scout Canoe Base, in Ely, MN. Offers canoe trips for girl scouts (as a troup or individual, and troop leaders as well) ages 12 and up. These are amazing trips run by women, for women. Canoe trips go anywhere between 3 and 10 days. Visit the Land of Lakes Council website for more information.
Scouting museums in Minnesota
- Many Point Scout Camp History Center
- North Star Museum of Boy Scouting and Girl Scouting, North Saint Paul, Minnesota
Scout Activities by County
Anoka / Dakota / Hennepin / Olmsted / Ramsey / Saint Louis / Stearns / Washington /
See also
External links
Boy Scout Council Websites
- Northern Star Council
- Voyageurs Area Council
- Central Minnesota Council Website
- Gamehaven Council Website
- Northern Star Council Website
- Twin Valley Council Website
- Sioux Council Website
Girl Scout Council Websites
- Girl Scout Council of Cannon Valley website
- Girl Scout Council of Greater Minneapolis Website
- Girl Scouts Peacepipe Council Website
- Girl Scout Council of River Trails Website
- Girl Scout Council of Saint Croix Valley Website
- Land of Lakes Girl Scout Council Website
- Northern Pine Girl Scout Council Website
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