Base Camp

Location

Historic Fort Snelling
Minnesota 55 & Bloomington Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55111
http://www.explorebasecamp.org
A place where expeditions begin, Base Camp introduces young people to the type of activities that are core elements of Scouting right in the heart of the metro area. Young people of all ages and backgrounds can experience the adventures of Scouting's learning-by-doing approach to non-formal education.

[Homeschool Classes] [Getting There]

Owned and operated by the Northern Star Council, Boy Scouts of America. 

Reservations:  612-767-0042 or basecamp [at] nsbsa [dot] org

Program Information: 612-767-0051 or jjones [at] nsbsa [dot] org

Homeschool Classes

At Homeschool Field Trip Days, homeschool families can take advantage of the fabulous field trip curriculums available from Base Camp, including Outdoor Skills, Environmental Science and STEM/Aviation. Base Camp is designed to do learning in a very hands-on and interactive way to engage students. All curriculums are tied to the Minnesota State standards. 

Contact Person: Kari
Contact Email: klemay [at] nsbsa [dot] org

Cost per Child/Student: $10 to $15
Cost per Adult/Educator: free

Target Age Range: To allow activities to be tailored to the right level of challenge, students participate in age groups of 5-8 years, 9-12 years and 13-18 years

Sibling Policy: If you want your family to stay together, choose the same age range for all kids.
Parent/Guardian/Educator Policy: Parents/teachers are encouraged and welcome to attend with their children at no charge. 

Getting There

Driving Directions: Base Camp is conveniently located off of Minnesota Highway 55 and Bloomington Road in Historic Fort Snelling, 1/3 of a mile from the Fort Snelling Light Rail station.

www.explorebasecamp.org/AboutUs/Location.aspx

Past events and classes

  • Mon, Feb 13, 2012
    2:00pm - 4:00pm
    Open Climbing & Archery
    for ages 6-18, $10/child. Check out the indoor and outdoor climbing and archery range. Using the indoor archery range, with 5 stations, is a great activity that builds skills and concentration in youth as young as 6 years old.
    Registrations not accepted after Thu, Feb 9 (All day)
  • Mon, Feb 13, 2012
    9:00am - 2:00pm
    STEM/Aviation: Flying High
    for ages 8-15, $15/child. Learn about the physics of flight (gravity, lift, airflow, thrust, drag, etc.) and the many careers that support the aviation industry. Hands-on learning activities include building models such as balsa and foam gliders, learning about propulsion modes, aeronautical charts, and more.
    Registrations not accepted after Thu, Feb 9 (All day)
  • Mon, Dec 19, 2011
    2:00pm - 4:00pm
    Open Climbing & Archery
    for ages 6-18, $10/child. Check out the indoor and outdoor climbing and archery range. Using the indoor archery range, with 5 stations, is a great activity that builds skills and concentration in youth as young as 6 years old.
    Registrations not accepted after Thu, Dec 15 (All day)
  • Mon, Dec 19, 2011
    9:00am - 2:00pm
    Environmental Science: Web of Life
    for ages 5-18, $15/child. Learn about carbon footprints and how to measure your own impact on the Earth. Interactive activities may include learning about carbon footprints, practicing using elements of the scientific method, testing efficacy of oil spill cleanup options, testing air quality.
    Registrations not accepted after Thu, Dec 15 (All day)

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