Scouting programs provide character, citizenship, leadership, and fitness development for boys and girls from kindergarten through age 21. Included are special outreach programs for at-risk, inner city, and special needs youth. Cub Scouting: youth in kindergarten - 5th grade participate in hands-on activities geared towards citizenship training, character development, and personal fitness. Scouts BSA: weekly meetings guided by adults aimed at increasing responsibility, leadership experiences, camping, outdoor activities, services projects. Members are introduced to more than 100 hobby and career choices through merit badges and goal setting/achievement. Venturing: a youth development program of Boy Scouts of America for young men and women who are age 14 (or age 13 and completed the 8th grade) through age 21. Venturing provides positive experiences to help young people mature and prepare them to become responsible and caring adults. Sea Scouts: a specialized segment of the Venture program organized to address members' boating skills and promote knowledge of maritime heritage. Meetings take place in local neighborhoods and communities at the organizations which charter Scouting groups. Scout shops are available selling Scouting uniforms, handbooks, badges (with documentation), camping gear, and other Scouting merchandise.

Year-round day and summer resident camping and outdoor education throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin at Camp Elk River, Camp Lakamaga, and Camp Singing Hills. Visit the Girl Scouts' website for more program information and locations. Examples of activities for outdoor exploration include ice or rock climbing, hiking, biking, horseback riding, archery, boating, and wilderness trips.

The Girl Scouts develops future leaders by helping girls discover new skills, connect with others, and take action in their communities through a nurturing all-girl environment that strengthens a girl's courage, confidence, and character. Programs center on Girl Scout Leadership Experience or GSLE, a collection of engaging, challenging, and fun activities such as: - Earning badges and doing community service projects - Field trips, hands-on program events, and learning opportunities - Life skills - Outdoor opportunities - Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) - Selling cookies and entrepreneurship

Cub Scouting: Boys and girls in kindergarten - 5th grade participates in projects and outdoor activities while encouraging them to make friends, be helpful to others, and do their very best no matter the outcome. Scouts BSA: Traditional Scouting experience where boys and girls ages 11 - 17 can have their share of adventure in the great outdoors includes fishing, building campfires, climbing mountains, and hiking trails. Scouts also work through the Scout Handbook, attend meetings, and serve the community. Exploring: Teaches important life and career skills to young people from all backgrounds through career experiences and mentorship provided by community and business leaders. Serves two different age groups, both coed. Exploring clubs serve middle schoolers, ages 10 - 14, in sixth through eighth grades. Exploring posts serve older youth 14 - 20 years old. Venturing: Youth-led and youth-inspired program for youth ages 10 - 20, who are looking for an adventure including outdoor activities, designing robots, volunteering, and more. Program helps youth acquire life skills and gain experiences such as leadership, event planning, organization, communication, and responsibility.

Scouting programs provide character, citizenship and fitness development youth opportunities. Outdoor emphasis with many science programs, outdoor skills development, and health education.

The Girl Scouts develops future leaders by helping girls discover new skills, connect with others, and take action in their communities through a nurturing all-girl environment that strengthens a girl's courage, confidence, and character. Programs center on Girl Scout Leadership Experience or GSLE, a collection of engaging, challenging, and fun activities such as: - Earning badges and doing community service projects - Field trips, hands-on program events, and learning opportunities - Life skills - Outdoor opportunities - Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) - Selling cookies and entrepreneurship

Prepares youth to succeed by teaching life and leadership skills. - Cub Scouting: Grades K - 5 - Scouts BSA: Youth ages 11 - 17 years - Special troops available for physically and mentally handicapped individuals - Volunteer opportunities available for adults to lead troops

Year-round day and summer resident camping and outdoor education throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin at Camp Elk River, Camp Lakamaga, and Camp Singing Hills. Visit the Girl Scouts' website for more program information and locations. Examples of activities for outdoor exploration include ice or rock climbing, hiking, biking, horseback riding, archery, boating, and wilderness trips.

Partner with committed adult volunteers to help girls develop leadership skills

Exploring is a work site program based on a relationship between youth and community organizations. Local businesses work with a post and match their employees and the program resources to the interests of the young people. Programs allow young men and women to explore career and hobby interests, develop social skills, take on outdoor adventures, grow through service and citizenship activities, and take on leadership roles as they operate their post assisted by adult advisers. The Learning for Life character education program serves youth in grades K - 12; it is available for use in school classrooms. Programs are offered at businesses, schools, and organizations which charter Exploring and Learning for Life groups.

Social, recreational, athletic, educational and spiritual development programs and activities focusing on youth ages 5 - 18 including: - Athletic and recreational activities including basketball and baseball developmental and competitive teams - Christmas with Dignity gives parents the opportunity to purchase new gifts for their children at 10% of retail cost - Creative and Performing Arts programs: Youth choir, Praise Dance, Friday Fun and Saturday creative arts - Educational enrichment and after-school and summer programs providing: Individual tutoring, classroom academic enrichment activities, computer skills development, recreational games and skill development, creative arts, life skills, leadership development and service learning - Friday Midnight Basketball for young men 16 - 22 - Partnership programs including: Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts and Christmas with Dignity for families - Volunteer, Internship and community service opportunities for youth and adults

Provides programs such as: - Cub scouts program for boys and girls grade K - 5 - Order of the Arrow special recognition program - Provide worksite-based program opportunities for youth to visit community organizations and explore career options - Scouts BSA program for boys and girls ages 11 - 17 years or if completed 5th grade - Youth development venturing program for young men and women ages 14 - 20 years or if completed 8th grade