Welcome to Base Camp, the Northern Star Council's newest program facility, located at Fort Snelling. It offers a unique year-round environment where visitors can engage in team building, rock climbing, ropes courses & archery.

But it’s also conveniently close to Minneapolis and St Paul, creating a one-of-a -kind interactive experience in an urban setting. Light Rail is just blocks away!

Base Camp is open year-round to everyone in the community! Since opening in 2010, hundreds of groups have come through our doors, including:

• Scouts – after school, evening and weekend programming
• Schools – educational programs and field trips
• Community Groups and Non-profits – retreats, partnerships and facility rental
• Corporate Groups – facility rental and team building programs

Click on the tabs above for more details about these programs.

The absolute best way to learn more about Base Camp is to come take a tour. Call us today at 651-254-9135 and we look forward to seeing you soon!

Located in the century-old Cavalry Drill Hall near Fort Snelling, Base Camp is owned and operated by the Northern Star Council of Boy Scouts. Our mission is to be available to and serve ALL youth of the greater Twin Cities Metro area through school field trips, lock-ins, retreats, summer camps and community group use. We have special outreach programs for underserved populations - ask us for details!