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Celebrating Radio Merit Badge Success at Camp Geronimo & Inviting Scouts to Jamboree-on-the-Air We’ve wrapped up another fantastic week at Camp Geronimo, and we’re thrilled to share the success of our Radio Merit Badge program during session two. A total of 32 Scouts from four different units proudly earned their Radio Merit Badges. Another troop, […]

Teamwork, Adventure, and Merit Badge Success: Highlights from Troop 329’s Camp Geronimo Experience Troop 329 recently returned from an unforgettable week at Geronimo Summer Camp, filled with adventure, learning, and camaraderie. Each patrol had their own cooking gear and took on the responsibility of preparing and cooking every meal as a patrol, embracing the challenge

This month we are celebrating those who have achieved the highest excellence in serving youth and the Scouting movement here in the Grand Canyon Council. Recipients of the SILVER BEAVER AWARD are registered Scouters who have impacted the lives of youth through service at the council level. This includes council leadership and committee engagement and

Did you know Exploring, the career-focused program within Scouting, has been shaping youth career paths since the 1940s? From law enforcement to technology, medical to government agencies, Exploring offers hands-on experiences in diverse fields. Older youth programs of Scouting have existed since the 1930s, and Exploring was officially introduced by in 1949 as an advanced

Kim Ott Honored for Exemplary Leadership and Representing Scout Values at Good Scout Luncheon The Grand Canyon Council of Scouting America honored Kim Ott at its third annual Good Scout Luncheon on Thursday, May 23, 2024. Ott is the Northern Arizona University’s associate vice president for communications. She was honored for representing Scout values of

Michael, Johnathan, Nikolas, Damian, Thomas, Carter, and Oliver have showcased exemplary dedication, leadership, and service, collectively clocking over 556 hours to benefit Arizona communities. From revitalizing playgrounds to aiding shelters, their incredible projects truly reflect the heart of Scouting. Congratulations to seven new Eagle Scouts in the Grand Canyon Council, Central Phoenix area, as each

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Double Eagle: A Scouting Dad’s Proud Moment at Eagle Court of Honor – A Family Legacy and Community Celebration of Geoffrey and Christopher B.’s Achievements On Saturday, May 4, 2024 a special event took place…a Scouting Dad was pinned by BOTH of his Eagle Scout sons at their Eagle Court of Honor. Geoffrey and Christopher

Highlighting Decades of Dedication and Leadership in Scouting The Grand Canyon Council created the Distinguished Service Star in 2016, the highest Council Honor. This award honors volunteers with at least 20 years of truly distinguished service to Scouting at the team, community, or council level or for their overall service to Scouting. Their ability to