Come join the longest, continuously running Outdoor Service Guide group.
6th Woodrunners OSG is a local chapter of the Outdoor Service Guides. We are based in the east metro of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul area where most of our participating individuals and families are from the Ramsey County, Dakota County and Washington County.
In OSG we believe everyone has an opportunity to participate in the scouting movement. We welcome youth and their families as they come to us, and we will do our best to make guiding and its activities accessible to every child or adult who wishes to join. We welcome everyone, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion (or no religion), or other differentiating factors. We believe that guiding is for everybody. We welcome those who have scouted a long time and those who have never scouted before joining us. Our aim is to promote DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) in our community, learning, teaching of outdoor skills, explore and enjoy the nature, and perform meaningful service in our community.
We are not affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America or the Girl Scouts.
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
We want to provide a venue where community residents, youth and adults, of all genders could come together and developing understanding, building friendship and gaining mutual respect by working and learning together. The guiding lesson in Baden-Powell’s original teachings was that boys of any background could and should work together as a team. We’ve simply expanded that to include everyone else. We welcome everyone with diversity, equity, and inclusion as our top mission.
Meaningful Service in the community
The community is a cornerstone in scouting. Being a part of a community, and doing our part in maintaining it, helps our members grow as people. Additionally, doing service within the community gives our scouts self-confidence and builds empathy for the world around them in meaningful ways.
Explore the Outdoors
We believe that the outdoors is the best place for physical, mental, and moral development. Our outdoor youth program is designed to provide children with the opportunity to explore nature and the outdoors in a fun and safe way. Through activities such as camping, hiking, and more, we teach kids the value of teamwork, respect for nature, and build strong relationships with their peers. We believe that these experiences will help shape the future of the youth and help them become responsible adults.
Building New Skills
We strive to provide a unique outdoor experience for people of all ages. Our program is characterized by a focus on self-reliance, confidence, and leadership. Through progressive responsibility and training in outdoor skills, we help our members explore and experience the natural world while developing important life skills. We believe in teaching the whole person, and we strive to provide an unforgettable experience for all our participants.