Get ready for a thrilling adventure with your family and friends at our Spooky-Ree Fall Camporee! This unique experience will create lifelong memories and valuable skills for your elementary-aged youth. At Spooky-Ree, they'll have the chance to challenge themselves, build confidence, and develop new friendships while enjoying a range of fun activities like camping, games, and outdoor skills. Our expert staff will provide a safe and supportive environment for your young ones to explore their creativity, try new things, and make unforgettable memories. So, don't miss out on this spooky-good time - join us at Kiwanis Scout Camp, Phillippo Scout Camp, or Stearns Scout Camp for a fall weekend to remember! Registration opens Sptember 1.
Some Activities You'll Do At This Event
BB GUN SHOOTING
Take aim at a target and nail the bullseye with a BB gun
BOARD GAMES
Spend time together and build learning skills.
SMORE
Create your own delicious fall treat.
PEDAL CARTS
All the fun of go-karts combined with biking at camp!
HAYRIDE
Join in on the fun! Our 20 minute hayrides are the perfect way to explore camp.
HIKING
Hiking at camp is a fantastic way to enjoy the environment.
CAMPFIRES
A toasty campfire is often the focus of any campout.
TENT CAMPING
Opt out!! Outside that is with tent camping.
CAMP STORE
Get yourself a camp souvenir or pick up something you may have forgotten at home.
Trunk or treat
Enjoy the cool costumes and decorations
ARCHERY
Take up a bow and fire a few arrows toward the bullseye
CRAFTS
Crafty things to do at our camps
FIRE BUILDING TECHNIQUES
Start and stop a fire the right way.
STARGAZING
There sure are a lot of stars in the sky!
SPOOKY TRAIL
A little bit spooky and a whole lot of fun. Where will our haunted trail lead you?
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
The popular Spooky-Trail is a fun opportunity to have some spooky fun with your pack. Bring your costume and be ready for a spooky-good time.
SCHEDULE
Friday
- 6:00 p.m. - Check-in and Registration
- 6:30 - 10:00 - Campsite Set-Up and Pack Time
Saturday
- 7:45 a.m. - Breakfast
- 9:00 - 11:50 - Morning Program
- 12:00 - Lunch
- 1:00 - 5:00 - Afternoon Program
- 5:15 - Dinner
- 6:30 - 7:30 - Trunk or Treat
- 8:00 - 9:00 - Spooky Trail and Skits
- 9:00 - 10:00 - Campsite Campfires and pack times
Sunday
- 8:00 a.m. - Breakfast
- Pack up and head home after breakfast
ADVANCEMENT
Spooky-Ree is designed to be an activity based program instead of advancement based. Scouts will not complete adventures during the scheduled activities. There will be time during the weekend for the pack to organize their own rank advancement activities if desired.
FAQ
Spooky Ree FAQ
WHO CAN GO TO SPOOKY-REE?
Cub Scouts (Lions to Arrow of Light Scouts), Parents, and Siblings
DO PARENTS HAVE TO ATTEND?
We highly encourage that an adult attend with every Scout. Not only does this help the Scout, but it is a great experience for the adult as well. This adult can be a parent, guardian or other family member over the age of 18. Tiger Scouts require a 1:1 ratio for adults and Scouts.
Wolf - Webelos Scouts can have a ratio of 1 adult for every 2 kids if needed. This must be approved by the parent and noted on the health form who is allowed to transport each kid to and from camp.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
2024 fees:
- Cub Scout Aged Youth (5+ years old): $45
- Siblings under 5 years of age: FREE
- Adults: $16
IS FOOD SERVICE INCLUDED?
You may choose to cook your own food or eat in our dining hall. Meal Service plans begin Saturday morning with breakfast and end Sunday morning with breakfast.
Meal Plan options:
- All meals for weekend (Dine-In): $27
- No meals: $0
WHAT HOUSING OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE?
- Phillippo: tenting only. Participants must provide their own tents.
- Stearns: both tenting and indoor housing available. Participants must provide their own tents.
- Kiwanis: both tenting and indoor housing available. Participants must provide their own tents.
HOW DO I REGISTER?
Registration opens September 1st each year! Head to the Register tab on this page to pick your location.
WHAT SHOULD I BRING TO CAMP?
Spooky-Ree is a full weekend event. Make sure you are prepared for an entire weekend away from home. Use this checklist as a baseline as you get packed.
- Sleeping Bag
- Warm Layers (October can be cold in Minnesota)
- Rain Gear
- Flashlight
- Eating Utensils and Cooking Supplies (If cooking in your own campsite)
- Closed-Toed Shoes
- Water Bottle
- Toiletries
- Halloween Costume!
- Thermometer and hand sanitizer
WHAT FORMS DO I NEED TO BRING TO CAMP?
All participants must have a completed BSA Medical Form (Parts A and B only) and youth must also complete the Minnesota Shooting Sports Waiver.
All forms must be turned in at check in for your camp session. Digitally submitted forms will not be accepted.
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I HAVE DIETARY RESTRICTIONS?
We try to provide healthy and safe meals for every participant. Please be sure to note on your registration any dietary needs or health concerns at least 1 week prior to the start of camp. Typically we are prepared to accommodate vegetarian, gluten free, lactose free, and peanut/nut free as long as we have enough notice prior to the event.
WHAT Is THE PAYMENT TIMELINE?
Full payment is required at the time of registration
WILL THERE BE CHANGES TO THE CAMP SCHEDULE AND PROGRAM OFFERINGS This Year?
- Beginning in 2023, current Lions (youth in kindergarten and younger) may shoot archery, but no longer shoot BB guns per the National Guide to Safe Scouting.
- In 2024, we will be expanding to 4 weekends of camp with an additional session operating at Kiwanis Scout Camp.
Cancellation Policy
All Camp Northern Star program camps share the same cancellation policy, found at the page linked at the button below:
Camp Northern Star Cancellation Policy
The deposit for this program is $25 per youth and $16 per adult.