Roughrider District, Northern Lights Council BSA

06/14/2026

06/10/2026

We offer our sincerest congratulations to Sam on attaining the esteemed rank of Eagle Scout last night, a distinction earned by only about 4 percent of scouts. Congratulations are in order to Sam, and we eagerly anticipate witnessing your future accomplishments.

06/03/2026

We want to send a massive thank you to Dickinson Legion Post 3 for sponsoring our 2026 Cub Scout Day Camp. Because of their incredible generosity, every single registered Cub Scout can attend this year’s camp at absolutely NO COST. Thank you for investing in our Scouts and the future of our community!

This year’s theme is "Dino Discovery" and it is going to be unforgettable. Scouts will get to shoot BB guns, archery, and slingshots, create their own lava lamps, dig for fossils, and play awesome dino-themed games. We also have a few unique surprises in store, and we cannot wait to see you there!

05/29/2026

Have you earned the rank of Eagle and looking for a new council shoulder patch to wear?

Or looking for a gift for a new Eagle? Available at the Fargo or Bismarck Center for Scouting for $5.

05/23/2026

05/22/2026

If you completed Youth Protection Training BEFORE May 15, 2025 and have not yet taken the new Safeguarding Youth Training, you MUST update your training. All registered volunteers must have completed the new 90-minute Safeguarding Youth Training (SYT) by May 31 to remain current with Scouting America’s youth protection requirements.

Not sure where to find when your SYT expires? They can be found by logging into your My.Scouting account. Your expiration date is under your name at the top of the page. Thank you for taking the time to complete this important training and for helping us continue to provide a safe and positive Scouting experience for every youth.

05/21/2026

Registration is officially open for a once-in-a-lifetime service opportunity! In celebration of the country's 250th anniversary, the brand-new Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, ND will officially open on July 4, 2026. Spots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis, and registration closes June 15, 2026 (or once we hit 300 participants). Don't wait!

Key Details
When: Tuesday, June 30 to Sunday, July 5, 2026 (early check-in available June 29)
Where: Medora, ND (camping at Badlands Ministries)
Cost: $120 per person (covers meals, accommodations, and amenities)
Responsibilities: One 5–6 hour shift per day rotating through tasks like parking assistance, children's activities, flag ceremonies, and logistics.

What Volunteers Receive
A commemorative event patch and two staff shirts.
All meals from dinner on June 30 through lunch on July 5.
Tickets to the Pitchfork Fondue and Medora Musical (with special Scout recognition).
An exclusive tour of the new Presidential Library on June 30.
A special visit from Joe Wiegand, the renowned TR reprisor.
Ample daily free time to explore the Badlands, hiking trails, and local attractions.

Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Volunteer OpportunityJune 30 to July 5, 2026 in Medora, NDIn celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Unite

05/17/2026

Agriculture drone that was part of the aviation merit badge. Unique experience at Spring Fling this last weekend at Heart Butte Scout Reservation
Thank you Aerial Solution Services.

05/17/2026

Spring Fling at Heart Butte Scout Reservation gave us a taste of true ND weather.
Setting up tents in 40 mph winds, the perfect Saturday, calm and sunny, for all our programming and ending with much needed rain to help grow the 225 trees that were planted.

Many thanks to all the volunteers that helped to make the weekend successful, to all the families and scouts that spent their time with us and to our special guest merit badge counselors.
Special thank you to:
Courtney with ND game and fish for spending your morning at the fishing pier.
Sgt Elliot with Bismarck Sherriff Office for teaching Crime Prevention and Fingerprinting.
CLK Enterprises LLC and Aerial Solution Services for bringing out the variety of drones and allowing the scouts to fly them.
Dylan with Western Edge Aviation LLC for flying to Glen Ullin in his Cessna and letting the kids sit inside.

We would love to see pictures of how your weekend went!

05/04/2026

Registration for Spring Fling at Heart Butte (now May 15–17) closes TONIGHT! There’s still time to sign up any Scouts who can make the new dates, so don’t miss out on an incredible weekend of adventure, advancement, and camping fun for both Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA! Secure your spot now and learn more here at https://scoutingevent.com/429-100221.