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History Trail at Camp Wilderness

Map for Established Markers –     Use the PocketSights® App on your phone for a GPS guided tour of Camp Wilderness or on your computer for a virtual tour. Black Building – A1 Totem Pole – A2 Baker Tree Plantation – A3 Burke Trail System– A4 Bomb Shed -B Cooking Grill – C Waterfront Steps […]

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Fargo Scout Shop Promotions

Current Newsletter  Pinewood Derby Flyers & Information Eagle Items and Gifts Crossover & Arrow of Light Gifts For all your Pinewood Derby Questions & Options https://nlcbsa.org/pwd/ Like us on Facebook or Instagram for the latest & updated information Current… Camping Sale ends April 27th New Cub Scout Handbooks Now Available  Ongoing… 20% Off Tees April 1 […]

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Camp Staff Uniform Closet

Gently Used or New Uniforms The Alumni Association and Camp Wilderness has started a uniform closet of gently used or new uniforms that can be given to staff members at camp to make sure they are adequately uniformed.      Shirts, pants, shorts, and socks are the most in demand.  In good condition t-shirts or polos […]

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50th Anniversary of the Northern Lights Council

The year 2024 marks the 50th Year of the Northern Lights Council Remembering the 4 council that were merged in 1974 to become the Northern Lights Council… Great Plains Area Council –  Lake Agassiz Council –  Missouri Valley Council –  Red River Valley Council – In August 1973 a plan was presented called “The Old […]

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Be a part of the History Project

History Project – https://nlcbsa.org/history/ The Camp Wilderness History Trail Patch are available for purchase $15   Available at the Camp Trading Post, at the Center for Scouting in Fargo, or by contacting the Association at northernlightsalumni@gmail.com    Proceeds going to the History Center to help with operating cost & expanding our collection.   The Coffee […]

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Pinewood Derby at the Fargo Scout Shop

New Website just for Pinewood Derby https://nlcbsa.org/pwd/ Order Form – Decals, Weights, Wheels, Lube, etc… Order Form – tools and supplies Pack Checklist for what is needed to host PWD Site Contains – How-To Resources Build your Car About the Race Rules for the Derby FAQ’s Tips and Tricks Fun &  Games Featured Blogs PWD […]

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Additional Activities to do at Camp Wilderness

Find Activities: FIND ACTIVIITIES Additional Activities that an individual or group can do at Camp Wilderness that are Above and Beyond the Camp Program. Share Activities that you have done SHARE IDEAS Help share your activities that can be done while at Camp.   These activities should be above and beyond the current camp program offered […]

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Share your Unit’s Story or History

Include your Unit’s History and Stories in the Camp Wilderness History Project  Provide as much information as you would like.  Can be simple or elaborate.  Include pictures and documents.     Once we start your page on the History Project we will send you a link that will give you access to change and add more […]

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Aurora – The Association’s Newsletter

Current Edition Past Editions Request an Aurora be sent to your Email Request an Aurora be mailed to an address Submit a story or photo? Submit a story for the Aurora What should the next article be?

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Fargo Alumni Social

The 1st Tuesday of each month… Friends of Camp Wilderness and Scouting gather at a local restaurant to reminisce and have a great conversation. Stop by and check it out! Open to anyone. Stop in for a bit or for the whole night. We usually start earlier and often run longer.  The idea for local […]

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