Family Camping

1. To provide the families of unit leaders staying at camp the opportunity to spend time together.
2. To offer Scouting families the opportunity to enjoy and become familiar with camping programs and facilities that are available to their children in the Scouting program.

The Northern Star Council Camping Committee has developed a policy that provides the families of unit leaders who are in camp the first opportunity to make a reservation at family camp. Families who have members of family registered with the Northern Star Council are given next priority to make reservations at family camp. An outline of the reservation process is listed below.

For Summer 2022

There are three distinct time periods when reservations can be made for Family Island at Tomahawk Scout Reservation.

January 1, 2021 through August 31, 2021

Troops or Crews that have registered to attend Tomahawk in 2021 can book up to 3 cabins and 3 tent/trailer sites in Family Island.

September 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021

Troops or Crews that have registered to attend Tomahawk in 2022 can book as many cabins and tent/trailer sites as they want.

January 1, 2022 through August 31, 2022

Any family with a registered Scouting member may register for cabins and tent/trailer sites.

For Summer 2023

There are three distinct time periods when reservations can be made for Family Island at Tomahawk Scout Reservation.

January 1, 2022 through August 31, 2022

Troops or Crews that have registered to attend Tomahawk in 2022 can book up to 3 cabins and 3 tent/trailer sites in Family Island.

September 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022

Troops or Crews that have registered to attend Tomahawk in 2023 can book as many cabins and tent/trailer sites as they want.

January 1, 2023 through August 31, 2023

Any family with a registered Scouting member may register for cabins and tent/trailer sites.

The Family Island Staff has created a unique and exciting program to help make your experience at Tomahawk one to remember. The following is a list of the activities that are available to Family Island campers.

Aquatics

Family Island campers can swim at Navajo Beach complete with rowboats, canoes, and fishing equipment. In accordance with BSA policy, all participants must complete a swim check at Navajo beach to determine each swimmer’s ability. If you cannot make it to a scheduled swim check time, you may schedule a time with the Navajo beach staff. The Family Island beach has a floating raft, paddle boats, rowboats, canoes, and kayaks for your family to enjoy. A dock is available, which can fit two fishing boats. If you are interested in bringing a boat to use during your stay, please contact us for approval.

Horse Rides

Horse rides are available to Family Island campers throughout the week. Rides can be scheduled with the Family Island Director. Long pants and closed-toed shoes are required and all riders must be six or older to ride. Parents may be asked to ride with or lead the horse for younger riders. There is an additional fee of $30 per Trail Ride

Fire Tower

Climbing to the top of the Fire Tower. It is 100 feet tall and is centralized in camp to give you a great view.

Climbing Tower

Climb our 22 foot tall climbing tower in Navajo.

Archery

Test your bow and arrow skills at the Navajo Archery Range.

BB Guns

Allow our Navajo BB Range staff to guide your family on how to safely use guns.

Fishing

There is fishing equipment available to use at the Navajo Fishing Pier.

Crafts

Craft activities are held most mornings Monday through Friday at 9:00 am at the Family Island pavilion. Campers can participate in a variety of crafts. Nominal fees for supplies do apply. A Family Island Director will meet participants at the Family Island Pavilion.

Family Island has ten cabins to choose from. From June to August Cabins are rented on a weekly basis: Saturday (3PM) to the following Saturday (10AM)

$410 for a week

Cabins Include:

• Bunkroom with two bunk beds (one full-sized bed with single bed overhead, the other bunk is single bed over single bed)
• Kitchenette: Two burner stove top, sink, fridge/freezer, pots, pans, toaster, coffee maker, flatware, and silverware
• Full bathroom: Hot water, tub shower, flush toilet, and sink
• Living room: Futon and two chairs
• Dining Table: Fits four comfortably.
• Campfire Ring
• Picnic Table
• Room to park two vehicles.

Cabins DO NOT include:

• Bedding
• Dish towels
• Cleaning Service
• Food Service

There are four tenting campsites. Bring your own tent and gear.

$130 for a week

Tent sites have access to:

• Water supply
• Latrine
• Picnic table
• Campfire Ring
• Showers

There are four RV sites at Family Island. There are campsites for trailer campers, mobile units, and tent campers. Family Island is the only area at Tomahawk for trailer campers. There are 20 amp electrical hookups at each RV site.

$160 for a week

RV sites have access to:

• Water supply
• Latrine
• Picnic table
• Campfire Ring
• Showers

Check-in is from 3 PM to 5 PM. You will be given directions to your accommodations, meet the Family Island Director, and be given information on the activities throughout the week. The Family Island Director will set appointments with campers to check out on Saturday morning, at which point you will sign and settle any incidentals.

Campers should not bring these things to camp:

• Fireworks of any kind
• Pets
• Alcoholic Beverages/Illegal Drugs
• Personal Firearms (for example; rifles, hand guns, bows, sling shots, ammo)
• Tobacco

We encourage families to bring bikes to camp. Bike riders must follow all traffic regulations:

• Only big tire bikes are allowed. Tomahawks roads are not friendly to narrow-tire bikes.
• Industry-approved helmets MUST be worn at all times.
• Ride on the right side of the road.
• Stop for Stop signs.
• Ride only on roads or approved trails.
• Do not exceed speed limits.
• Bikes must be parked upright in designated areas or out of normal traffic paths.
• Bikes must be ridden in a responsible manner.

This is a sample schedule. A more detailed schedule will be made available to you upon arrival.

Sunday

• 3pm-5pm: Check in at the Welcome Center then go to Family Island to meet with Family Island Director and move in.
• 8:30pm: Campfire with skits and songs in sub-camps

Monday

• 9am: Craft Project
• 3pm: Logging Camp Visit
• 7:30pm: Navajo Campfire with skits and songs
• Evening: Star Party in Sioux Camp

Tuesday

• 9am: Craft Project
• 2pm: Climbing Tower in Navajo
• 3pm: Archery in Navajo
• 4pm: BB Guns in Navajo
• 7pm: High Adventures

Wednesday

• Family Island Director's Day off
• Free day to explore camp and visit with your Troop

Thursday

• 9am: Craft Project
• 7:30pm: Root Beer 5K run/walk
• S'more Night at Family Island

Friday

• 9am: Craft Project
• 3pm: Beach Bashes in Sub-Camps

Saturday

8:30-11am: Check Out with Family Island Director