During the pandemic, Camp Northern Star is offering the use of facilities, at no cost, to units to hold regular Pack, Troop or Crew meetings. We hope that this can help units stay active and keep Scouting strong in a time where many meeting locations are no longer available due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Who can utilize facilities?
Any registered Scouting unit that is experiencing issues securing a meeting location.
What facilities are available?
We have secured space at five of our metro camp properties for this purpose. Some of these facilities have multiple rooms for use as breakout spaces.
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Camp
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Facility
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Indoor Capacity
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Base Camp
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TeamBuilding Center
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75
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Fred C. Andersen
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Training Building
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25
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Valley View Lodge
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30
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Kiwanis Scout Camp
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Gordon Hall/Nature Room
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30
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Randall Fellowship Hall
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30
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Rum River Scout Camp
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Colbert Lodge
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20
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Thurston Lodge
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25
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Phillippo Scout Reservation
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Gwin Center
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25
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Camper Cabin
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30
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Warming House
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15
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Stearns Scout Camp
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Heritage Lodge
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30
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Diamond Lake Lodge
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25
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What will I get as part of the facility rental?
- 2 hour block to host the meeting. All meetings must conclude by 9pm and doors will be unlocked 30 minutes prior to your start time.
- Tables and chairs for up to room capacity.
- Some facilities have access to indoor restrooms and sinks.
- Cooking and meal preparation areas will not be available.
What guidelines will I have to follow when renting a facility?
- All participants will need to follow Minnesota guidelines regarding maximum indoor group size (15 per room), face coverings and social distancing.
- Notify camp ranger of arrival and departure. Ranger may not be on-site at time of meeting.
- Leave the facility in a clean and sanitized condition (camp will provide products).
- Renters will provide all needed program supplies (paper, markers, projector, cups, etc.)
When will facilities be available?
Meeting spaces will be available during afternoons and evenings on Sunday, Monday, or Thursday of each week at Fred C Andersen, Kiwanis, Phillippo, Rum River and Stearns.
Meeting space will be available from 6:30pm to 9:00pm on Monday and Tuesday only at Base Camp.
Meetings should be conclude prior to 9:00pm.
How do I make a reservation?
All reservations, with the exception of Base Camp, will be through our existing website. Base Camp reservations will need to be submitted via a paper reservation form at least 2 weeks in advance so we can schedule staff to open the building
Reservation Site (Not Base Camp) Reservation Instructions (Not Base Camp) Base Camp Reservations
How long will this program be in effect?
We will continue to offer rooms at no cost through the end May, 2021. We will re-evaluate based on pandemic conditions in May, 2021.