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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

We’re excited to announce the relocation of the Dave Alexander Scout Service Center to 9060 E Vía Linda Suite #205, Scottsdale, AZ 85258, just 4 miles north of our current location. As we prepare for this move, please note that from May 13 through late June, our team will be working remotely to ensure a

Guiding Scouts Through Personalized Fitness Regimens and Mentorship “…to keep myself physically strong…”How many pushups can you do in a minute? Scouts from across the Council have been finding out the answer to this question and more at Midwestern University under the supervision of Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students and Assistant Professor Dr. Josh

“We’re grateful for the support from First United Methodist Church and everyone involved. Your contributions help shape our crew and fund our adventures. Thanks for being part of our growth!” – Jack Wahl, Vice President, Venturing Crew 2041 Venturing Crew 2041 second pancake breakfast fundraiser was another huge success! Venturing Crew 2041 is very thankful

Transforming Arid Landscapes: A Journey of Environmental Stewardship Congratulations to our newest Eagle Scout in the Grand Canyon Council, Phoenix Metro, as he led his team of Scouts and volunteers through completing his project, logging 144 service hours in our community. Congratulations go out to Jack R. from Troop 201 whose project, Desert Revitalization and

Honoring Philip A LaMell and Peter C. Smith for Their Exceptional Service to Scouting and Community. 2023 Council Honors – North Star Award For the next few months, we will continue to celebrate our 2023 Council Honors Award recipients. This month we are recognizing our two very deserving North Star Awardees. The North Star Award is recognized as