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Base Camp is an urban camp and event center offering a new type of classroom. Base Camp engages students in a variety of learning opportunities allowing them to explore beyond the typical school walls of their education. As stated in their brochure: “The brain child of Northern Star Council of the Boy Scouts of America, Base Camp will connect youth to interactive and inspiring activities conveniently located between the ‘twin’ cities.” It’s mission is to connect young people to interactive experiences that build healthy, contributing citizens of character and leaders for life.
PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOLS
Base Camp programs are designed
to inspire interactive learning through a variety of educational
experiences. Primary emphasis is placed on outdoor/ environmental
learning, building leadership and team building skills, and citizenship
development. Base
Camp is conveniently located in the heart of the Minneapolis and St.
Paul metropolitan area. Base Camp has a variety of engaging features to  | | The archery range, separated from the ropes course by a net that is impermeable to arrow! |
inspire all ages of youth from schools, youth groups, & community
organizations. Educators can select from seven curriculum strands to
meet their student's needs, featuring many activities which include:
- Space Shuttle Simulator (Team Building)
- Indoor Climbing Rock Wall (Team Building)
- High Ropes Course (Team Building)
- Archery Range
- Camping Resource Library
- Amphitheater
- Hiking (Fort Snelling Historic Trail)
- Biking (Ride along the River)
- Underground Railroad Simulation
CURRICULUM
Teachers
can connect classroom learning to a new kind of experiential education.
Base Camp staff will assist teachers in meeting their classroom
objectives. Tied to Minnesota State Educational Standards are 7 age-specific (grades 3-4, 5-6, & 7-8) curriculum strands: - Team Building (e.g. Bully prevention)
- Environmental Science
- History
- Aviation
- Physical Fitness (e.g. Cycling)
- Outdoor Skills
- Leadership & Character
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