Training Opportunities
Baloo Training
September 26, 2026
Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) is Scouting America’s national training program to prepare Cub Scout leaders to take their Cub Scout packs overnight camping. Packs must have a BALOO trained leader present on all overnight campouts. The course also provides a good grounding in Scouting’s Outdoor Program, and helps leaders leverage the Outdoor Program to make their packs stronger and more resilient.
Archery and BB Gun Range Master Training
September 27, 2026
Sign up now for Archery & BB Range Master Safety Trainings.
Pre-registration is required for all courses.
Intro to Outdoor Leader Skills
October 3, 2026
Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills (IOLS) is a course designed to complete the required training for Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters in just one weekend. Our course combines both the IOLS and Scoutmaster Specifics training into one fast-paced weekend of training.
Climbing Tower Foundations I and II
October 10, 2026
Successful completion of this training course will allow volunteers to operate any climbing tower at our council camp properties. Participants must be at least 21 years old, attend both days of the training course and pass a skills assessment at the end of the course. This training does NOT include Natural Rock Climbing or High Ropes Course facilitation.
Chainsaw Training
October 31, 2026
Northern Star Scouting is offering Chain Saw Safety Training on a couple dates at two different locations. Chain Saw Safety Training is required if you are planning to operate a chain saw on Northern Star Council camp properties. Events such as Conclaves and Alumni work weekends benefit from trained volunteers. Cutting is always done at the discretion of the Camp Ranger and/or council staff.
Cub Scout University
November 7, 2026
Held at Base Camp, choose your own schedule from 20 different classes specifically designed for Cub Leaders while your K-6th grade youth participate in a special Day camp with games, climbing, and archery.
Registration opens soon!
Baloo Training
December 5, 2026
Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) is Scouting America’s national training program to prepare Cub Scout leaders to take their Cub Scout packs overnight camping. Packs must have a BALOO trained leader present on all overnight campouts. The course also provides a good grounding in Scouting’s Outdoor Program, and helps leaders leverage the Outdoor Program to make their packs stronger and more resilient.
Intro to Outdoor Leader Skills
December 12, 2026
Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills (IOLS) is a course designed to complete the required training for Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters in just one weekend. Our course combines both the IOLS and Scoutmaster Specifics training into one fast-paced weekend of training.
Wood Badge
Wood Badge is a premiere leadership training program for all registered Scout Leaders. You read that right — ALL Scout Leaders. Based around the operation of a troop and its patrols, Wood Badge utilizes contemporary leadership concepts utilized in the corporate world that are relevant to Scouting’s values. Wood Badge will give you tools that you can not only take back to your unit, but also your job and home.
University of Scouting
The University of Scouting (UoS) is a fun-filled, hands-on opportunity to network and learn with over 300 Scouters. This one-day supplemental training event was created for all Cub Scout, Scouts BSA, Venturing, and Sea Scout leaders, plus Scouts BSA, Venturing, or Sea Scout youth regardless of experience. The University of Scouting events take place in the spring and fall. Be the best leader you can be – attend University of Scouting!