Not every scout has the opportunity to come up with a crew, or they want to have a unique experience with other scouts from across the country. That is why we offer our individual programs to give scouts those opportunities. Maybe it is doing trail work for a week with the Order of the Arrow, learning about ecology with the Forest Corps, or camping outside on a frozen lake at Okpik, there is an individual program for all scouts.
Resources for Individual Programs
Winter Individual Programs
Summer Individual Programs
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Frequently Asked Questions - Individual Programs
For most individual programs, the minimum age is 14 to participate. The OAWV and OACO programs have a minimum age of 16.
Our individual programs are designed to give Scouts an opportunity they might not otherwise get. Some of our programs are incredibly popular and have limited capacity and therefore we limit them to youth Scouts only. Others have more availability or are less popular and we do allow adult participation in those sessions. Regardless of the session, adult participation must meet all youth protection requirements.
Northern Tier provides 2 highly trained staff as the adult leaders on individual programs. In the circumstance where adult leaders have signed up to participate, we may utilize those adults as well.
No participant in any program may fall below 100 pounds. No participant in any program may fall above 295 pounds. Participants who fall within the recommended weight limits are much more likely to have an enjoyable trek and avoid incurring injuries and health risks.
For winter dog sledding programs, no participant can be over 250 pounds.
It is up to you what transportation looks like. Northern Tier does provide a shuttle from the Minneapolis St. Paul Airport (MSP). You will need to fly in by noon on your first day of program. Our shuttle driver will pick you up at door 4 on the Baggage Claim level of Terminal 1.
Please check with airlines before booking tickets. Some airlines require an adult to pick youth up at the gate, we will not have an adult available to do that. Your Scout will need to be able to make their way through the airport and to the shuttle independently.
There is an additional fee for the shuttle (currently $275, but this is subject to change by season – what is in the registration system is the accurate fee) and that can be booked as part of the registration process.
If you are driving yourself or your Scout to Northern Tier, plan to arrive by mid-afternoon on your arrival day.
Flights for Okpik Programs:
- Arrival flight should be scheduled for the starting day of your adventure. You should arrive at MSP before noon.
- Departure flight should be scheduled for the last day of your adventure. You should not book a flight earlier than 6:30 pm. Scouts will leave Northern Tier with a sack lunch around noon.
Flights for Summer Programs:
- Arrival flight should be scheduled for the starting day of your adventure. You should arrive at MSP before noon.
- Departure flight should be scheduled for the last day of your adventure. You should not book a flight earlier than 2:00 pm. Scouts will leave Northern Tier with a bag breakfast around 7:00 am.