Author name: Tarryn Hutchison

Empowering Scout Leaders for Outdoor Excellence | Reflections after attending a recent IOLS Course (Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills) on March 9-10, 2024, at the Heard Scout Pueblo Over the years, I had heard about the IOLS training course and that Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters were required to complete it as part of their leader …

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Recognizing Outstanding Achievements and Community Impact Congratulations to our newest Eagle Scouts in Grand Canyon Council, BSA’s Central Phoenix Metro area as they led their teams of Scouts and volunteers through completing their projects, logging 175 service hours in our community. Congratulations go out to Bobby H. from Troop 329 (left) who coordinated the upgrade …

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Recognizing Outstanding Contributions – Meet the 2023 District Award of Merit Recipients” At our February Winter Homecoming, we celebrated our 2023 Council Honors Award recipients. During the event, we had the pleasure of presenting the District Award of Merit to 11 volunteers who have contributed significant time and talent to support their districts. Whether it’s …

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What an incredible evening celebrating the heart and soul of Scouting in the Central Phoenix Metro of Grand Canyon Council BSA. From heartfelt tributes to inspiring speeches, the Awards Dinner was a true testament to the dedication of our Scout families, volunteers, and Scouts. We honored outstanding contributions, shared stories of impact, and rallied around …

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A Lumberjack-Themed Adventure in the Snow at Camp Raymond in Williams, Arizona Troop 3329 had a blast at The Great Southwest Klondike, embracing the lumberjack theme with creativity and enthusiasm! From first aid challenges to tomahawk throwing, they tackled it all with spirit. Braving chilly temperatures and snowy conditions, they earned their camping frost points …

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Congratulations To Our 2023 Council Honors Recipients Join us in celebrating the incredible dedication and contributions of our 2023 Council Honors recipients! Join us in celebrating the incredible dedication and contributions of our 2023 Council Honors recipients! Read more about their inspiring stories and the impact they’ve made in our latest article. On Saturday, February …

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Ready to take your outdoor adventures to new heights? The BSA Climbing Instructor Level 1 Training kicked off this weekend, led by passionate instructors Dwain Wiltbank, Dave Hinkle, and Riely Bradley! From mastering essential knots to hands-on “on the rocks” training, participants like Kim, Henry, Tabitha, Henry, JZ, RJ, Jason, and Jess geared up to …

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Connor, Jacob, Julian, and Daniel showcased outstanding leadership and dedication, leading their teams through impactful projects benefiting our community. From building raccoon houses to creating wilderness portals, these young adults logged 600 service hours, making us incredibly proud. Special thanks to their support networks and volunteers who guided them. Let’s celebrate their achievement and commitment …

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