Upcoming fun events for your troops and juliettes!
Piper Valley Encampment is back!
Need outdoor equipment, advice, or training for an outdoor adventure?
Resident Camp is just around the corner!
Cookie Reminders
Thank you everyone who attended our December Cookie Program trainings! If you have any questions or run into any issues, don't hesitate to reach out to our ace Mpls Lakes Service Unit Cookie Manager, Diedra Geye, at diedrageye@yahoo.com.
Upcoming Key Dates:
January 15: Cookie booth lottery runs in Smart Cookies
January 18: Cookie booth first-come, first-served sign-up begins in Smart Cookies
January 22: Troop initial order entry due in Smart Cookies
Troop Cookie Managers (TCMs) should have received a log in for Smart Cookies. If your TCM did not receive it, please contact Diedra.
Did you know that Council has Cookie Booth Kits (including cookie costumes) that can be checked out for free from our Service Centers? Request a kit here.
Do you have a troop new to cookie booths? Join us at the Southdale Library on January 22nd to learn mad boothing skills from veteran Cadette cookie sellers.
The 2:30 session has sold out but there is still room in our 12:30 session. $10 per troop. Bring adults with you for safety-wise and as customers!
For girls in 6th grade & up. Girl Scouts learn the skills needed to help out as youth event assistants at Council events and at larger events such as service unit events and day camps. This is a prerequisite for Caddie Training. $10 per Girl Scout.
Join us for our 2022 World Thinking Day Multi-day Celebration! An event with opportunities to connect internationally, make craft & activities & eat global snacks!
Juniors & Up - join us for a Baking for Good Service Project at Camp Lakamaga. Learn to bake bread, keeping one for yourself and donating one. At lunch, we will expand our baking skills to the grand dame of outdoor cooking - the dutch oven! $10 per Girl Scout (adults free).
Girl Scouts in 7th grade & up at Camp Lakamaga. Program Aide Plus training is a prerequisite. Girl Scouts advance their own outdoor skills while learning to teach them to younger girls. $50 per Girl Scout. This is a drop off event at Camp Lakamaga. Registration opens Feb 1.
Save the Dates! Piper Valley Encampment, a beloved 50+ years outdoor skills weekend at Camp Lakamaga, is back this year from Sep 15th - 17th! This weekend is for Girl Scouts in grades 6 & up and focuses on outdoor skills and activities. Registration will open in March.
Need help for your next outdoor adventure?
The Minneapolis Lakes Service Unit is here for you!
Want an Outdoor Champion (outdoor trainer) who can come help both you and your troop get the skills (or advice) you need to make your next outdoor adventure a success? Email gsmplslakes@gmail.com if you'd like to connect with Nat, our Service Unit Outdoor Champion
If you need safe and affordable space for a troop adventure, you can rent space at any of our 4 camps plus Sagata Troop House (outside of summer resident camp season). Check out Facilities and Pricing (spreadsheet download) and make a reservation!
Resident Camp
Spots fill FAST so get prepared with these key dates:
Jan 17th (8:00 am): Summer Camp catalog released.
Feb 7th (8:00 am): Registration opens for 13-day camps.
Feb 8th (8:00 am): Registration opens for 6-day camps.
Feb 9th (8:00 am): Registration opens for 2-day and 4-day camps
Feb 19th (8:00 am): Registration opens for Family Camp.
March 7th (9:00 am): Registration opens for Troop Camp.