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Proudly Announcing and Recognizing Exceptional Volunteer Leaders Receiving the 2024 Council Honors
The officers and Executive Board of the Grand Canyon Council are proud to recognize the exceptional volunteer leaders receiving the 2024 Council Honors. These individuals have provided dedicated and noteworthy service to Scouting and youth in communities across the council’s service area. Award of Merit Recipients: Join us in applauding Troy Joseph Aliff, Jason Bowles, …
Cub Scout Braves Pow Wow 2024
The Cub Scout Braves Pow Wow returned with an exciting and action-packed event at Heard Scout Pueblo on Saturday, November 16, 2024. This year’s event saw an impressive turnout, with 690 participants registered, including 333 adults, 308 Cub Scouts (281 of whom participated in target and range activities), and 49 siblings. Adding the 151 staff …
From Axe Throwing to Orienteering: Building Skills at the “Prehistoric-ree”
The 2024 Geronimo “Prehistoric-ree” Camporee took place from October 18–20 at Camp Geronimo, where mysterious and exciting events seem to unfold every third weekend of October. In past years, attendees have encountered pirate ships, Loch Ness monsters, and mischievous monkeys. This year, the camp was transported millions of years back in time as dinosaurs roamed …
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Yuma’s Trail to Leadership Dinner: Honoring Community Leaders and Scouting’s Legacy
On November 12, 2024, Scouting Arizona, Grand Canyon Council hosted its Trail to Leadership Dinner at Britain Farms in Yuma, Arizona. This special evening honored two incredible community leaders: Glen Moss, a longtime Scout leader and member of the Commissioner Hall of Fame, and Wayne Gale, retired CEO of First Bank of Yuma. The event …
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Scout Supporters Raise Over $34,000 at Sporting Clays Event for Scouting Arizona
On November 1, 2024, 40 Scout supporters gathered at the Rio Salado Sportsman’s Club for an exciting day of shooting Sporting Clays in support of Scouting Arizona. The event, which combined friendly but fierce competition with philanthropy, raised an impressive $34,000 to fund vital Scouting initiatives. The day was made possible by the generosity of …
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Celebrating Seven New Eagle Scouts: Honoring Service, Patriotism, and Dedication to Community
Join us in celebrating seven outstanding new Eagle Scouts from the Central/Metro Community who each achieved this incredible milestone in October! Together, they contributed nearly 700 hours of service through projects that benefit our community, from wildlife restoration to theater renovations. Congratulations to our seven new Eagle Scouts in the Central/Metro Community for achieving this …
Jack J.’s Epic Inca Trail Hike: A Cub Scout’s Family Journey to Machu Picchu
Bear Cub Scout Jack J. from Pack 618 recently set out on an incredible journey along the Chachabamba Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, blending family fun with essential Scouting values In a remarkable blend of family adventure and Scouting spirit, Bear Cub Scout Jack J. from Pack 618 chartered by Blessed Sacrament Roman Catholic Parish …
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Citizens of Mount Olympus: Cub Scouts Triumph at Camp Kaibab’s Greeks Greatest Event!
Cub Scouts gathered at Camp Raymond for the Camp Kaibab Greeks Greatest event, where they donned golden laurel wreaths, and competed in exciting challenges like lightning bolt throwing, archery, and navigating the Labyrinth! At the end of September, the Greek citizens (Cub Scouts) gathered for the Camp Kaibab Greeks Greatest event at Mount Olympus (Camp …
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