Voyageurs Area Council
Silver Beaver nominations for 2021 are now being accepted to be presented in 2022. The Silver Beaver Award is the highest national award the the council can bestow upon a volunteer.
For more information on the nomination and selection process click on the link below.
District Award of Nominations for 2021 are being accepted in all districts of the Voyageurs Area Council. The District Award of Merit is a council award presented by districts to Scouters who render service to youth of an outstanding nature at the district level.
Nominations are due to your District Director, District Chairman or District Commissioner by January 31, 2022.
Click on the link below for the nomination form.
Scouts BSA winter challenges will test the skills of the youth in patrol challenges. Whether you call your event “Klondike” or “Beargrease” these activities will test the youths skills in outside winter activities from fire building, shelter building, first aid and many other patrol challenges. Patrols will never know what challenges they will encounter.
To register for your districts challenge click on the link below.
Arrowhead/Glacial Trails Beargrease
Boundary Waters/Northern Lakes Klondike
Wilderness First Aid is a 16 hour course where participants will learn how to assess, treat and extract in remote locations. Youth 14+ with First Aid Merit Badge and adults are encouraged to take this course. Wilderness First Aid certification is required for at least one leader for all Treks and crews at any BSA National High Adventure Base.
We are offering two courses for you to attend.
Click on the link below for more information and registration.
Merit Badge Day is back for 2022 and join us at at one of two locations on April 2, 2022 and join other Scouts from across the council. We will have a variety of merit badges offered at each location for every level of youth. This will be a great opportunity to earn a merit badge and have a great time with other Scouts.
Check back for more information and register.
AH/GT Merit Badge Day
BW/NL Merit Badge Day
University of Scouting is back on April 9, 2022. The theme this year is Back to Basics. University of Scouting is traditional leader specific training along with fun filled courses to help guide you as a leader. Learn with other leaders from BSA leaders and experts.
As courses are developed and instructors confirmed we will have more information. This will be a great opportunity to learn and meet other Scouters and develop your network of support.
Every youth deserves a trained leader.
The Voyageurs Area Council is a voluntary association of individuals, including representatives of organizations chartered by the Boy Scouts of America, whose purpose it is to promote the Scouting Program within 13 counties in Northeastern Minnesota, 4 counties in Northern Wisconsin, and Gogebic County in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
Scout Me In – Cub Scouts
Scout Me In – Scouts BSA
Cub Scout Program
Youth Ages
6-10
Scouts BSA Program
Youth Ages
11-17
Venturing Program
Youth Ages
14-20
Exploring Program
Youth Ages
14-20
Sea Scouting Program
Youth Ages
14-20
WAYS YOU CAN HELP
VOLUNTEER
Volunteering with Scouting is as rewarding to them as it is meaningful to the kids. Watching kids grow is one thing — leading them through the process is a whole new experience altogether.
GIVE
With your Investment in Character contribution, you will have a profound impact on America. More youth will experience the program that will further instill values and character in their moral fiber. Your gift truly will have a direct impact on our world. Imagine if all of our leaders today lived their lives according to the Scout Oath and Law.
