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ELKS YOUTH

IMPORTANT NOTICE

2021 Most Valuable Student Scholarship applications will open August 5, 2020! To submit an application, please click on the link below which will provide complete information about the scholarship and how to apply:

www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/MVS.cfm

Elks Youth Camp

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Youth Camp : Our State Project
The Minnesota Elks Youth Camp is a co-ed camp for deserving youth of Minnesota, ages nine through thirteen. Most campers are referred to local Elks Lodges through adults who know the child's family. Persons knowing young people who otherwise would not have such an opportunity are urged to contact their nearest Minnesota Elks Lodge.The camp setting includes about 270 acres of land on Pelican and Markee Lakes. The north woods atmosphere is prevalent with evergreen trees, fresh air, sunshine, wildlife and a large sandy beach. Programs and activities are planned to provide a fun-filled week and to enhance the campers' love of the outdoors. Qualified staff members supervise all activities. 
For more information please go to our Youth Camp web site at http://www.mnelksyouthcamp.org    

Scholarships

The Elks National Foundation provides $3.74 million in college scholarships each year through its three scholarship programs.

Scholarship Link
HOOP SHOOT

Please contact your local lodge to find out if the program is available in your area. 
Who Is Eligible to Compete?
The Elks National Free Throw Program is open to all boys and girls, ages 8 through 13, regardless of race or creed. 
What Do The Winners Receive?
The "Hoop Shoot" program provides a constructive, character-building experience for young people who participate. The program allows competition with peers, free from outside influence of parents, coaches, or teammates. It teaches young people the importance of developing individual skills. In addition to the mental and physical benefits provided by competing in the "Hoop Shoot" program, all contestants at every level of competition receive certificates of participation and achievement. Winners receive trophies and plaques. The names of national champions are displayed at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts


Soccer Shoot 
State soccer shoot

The Elks Soccer Shoot program consists of two different contests that test different level skills at different ages. A "Five Goal Contest" consists of a series of five goals, decreasing in size from 48 inches to 17 inches. The age groups that use these goals are divided into two categories, U-8 contains all ages seven years old and younger, and U-10 group contains ages eight and nine. The contest is open to boys and girls who shoot separately. The U-8 contestants kick from 15 feet from the face of the goal, while the U-10 contestants kick from 18 feet from the goal.
The Grid Goal Contest consists of a full-size goal sectioned off so points can be scored when the ball is kicked into certain sections. The age groups that use this goal are U-12, which contain the ages ten and eleven, and U-14, which contain ages twelve and thirteen. The contest is open to both boys and girls and they shoot separately.