The Midnight Sun Council, Boy Scouts of America, announces the conveyance of 230+ acres from the estate of Jim Moody, that are adjacent to Lost Lake Scout Camp about an hour south of Fairbanks.

(The yellow green area in the picture is the original Lost Lake Scout Camp. The reddish area shows the newest addition through the generous donation of the Jim Moody Estate.)

We thank the Jim Moody Estate for its generous donation of the land and cabins, that will allow for broader programs for our Scouts, their families, and community organizations that utilize the camp for their programs.

Jim Moody, a lover of nature and the environment, wished that his land be used for the enjoyment of nature, outdoor activities, and conservation. Plans for this new section of Lost Lake Scout Camp, include hiking trails, outpost camping, and possibly an outdoor education center utilizing an existing cabin. To best meet the needs of our Scouts and the wishes of Jim Moody, our Properties & Camping Committee will be working with the Interior Alaska Land Trust to determine our best options going forward.

 

There is a one time Eagle Extension request process for youth that are age 16 through 18 and have JOINED on or after 2/1/19.

This extension can be done through My.Scouting.org.

Click here to view/download the extension process.

The Boy Scouts of America and Midnight Sun Council
WELCOME girls into Scouts!  

The mission of the BSA is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Effective immediately, we are proud to announce that our Cub Scouting program is now open to boys and girls in grades K-5. Starting in February of 2019, both boys and girls ages 11-17 will also be welcome to join Scouts BSA, previously known as our Boy Scout program. The organization name, Boy Scouts of America, will not change

The change stems from an overwhelming response from parents who want both their sons and daughters involved in innovative programs that also build character. In fact, recent surveys of parents not involved with Scouting showed high interest in getting their daughters signed up for programs like Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts, with 90 percent expressing interest in a program like Cub Scouts and 87 percent expressing interest in a program like Boy Scouts.

It is important to note that the Cub Scouting and now Scouts BSA programs will not be co-ed. Instead, the BSA has introduced a unique model that builds on the benefits of a single-gender program while also providing character and leadership opportunities for both boys and girls. In Cub Scouts, girls and boys will be in an all-boy or all-girl den. In Scouts BSA, boys will form an all-boy troop while girls will form an all-girl troop.   

Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA will now join the ranks of Venturing, Sea Scouts, Exploring, and Learning for Life, in having young ladies involved in the programs.

 

FAMILY SCOUTING OVERVIEW AND INFORMATION LINKS:

  Family Scouting website

 

   The BSA Expands Programs to Welcome Girls from Cub Scouts to Highest Rank of Eagle Scout

 

BSA Chief answers Scouters’ questions about welcoming girls into BSA.  

 

 

FAMILY SCOUTING OVERVIEW VIDEOS:

 

 

 Family Scouting  Q&A.mp4

 

 

ADDITIONAL FAMILY SCOUTING RESCOURCES:

BSA Family Entry Fact Sheet

Family Scouting Q&A 

Girls Troops FAQ

Program talking points for all Family Scouting June 2018

Scouts BSA 06.06.18

Scouts BSA Cub Scout Message Card(1)

The Programs of Scouting