Celebrating 115 Years: Scouting America’s Name Change and What It Means for Arizona

Scouting America’s 115th birthday will take place on Feb. 8, 2025

Effective February 8, 2025—marking the 115th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America—the organization will officially change its name to Scouting America. This change reflects our ongoing commitment to building a welcoming, inclusive, and gender-neutral environment for all youth and families across the country.

Local Branding: What’s that Look Like for Scouting Arizona? 

Here at Scouting Arizona, Grand Canyon Council, we will continue to serve and inspire youth in Arizona, just as we always have. While we will remain the Grand Canyon Council, the designation Scouting Arizona will be used in our local branding to make sure that we are approachable, welcoming, and easily identifiable by families across the state. 

You may already have noticed some changes reflecting our new identity—our email addresses now end in @Scoutingaz.org, and we’ve refreshed our logos and website to reflect our new branding. These updates will make it easier for potential new Scout families to understand who we are, what we do, and what we offer. 

Our Mission Remains the Same 

Our mission remains unchanged: to teach young people to be prepared for life. We’re committed to providing safe environments for learning, offering educational experiences, and instilling leadership and values through the Scout Oath and Law. Our programs, including Cub Scouting, Scouts BSA, and our outdoor experiences, will continue to help kids develop the skills they need to grow into confident, responsible leaders. 

Looking Ahead with Scouting Arizona 

This is a great opportunity to engage with even more youth and families who may have previously felt disconnected from Scouting. We are confident that as we transition to Scouting America and Scouting Arizona locally, we will be able to provide an even more welcoming and supportive experience for everyone who joins us on this incredible adventure.  

Thank you for being a part of this exciting journey with us. Whether you’re a long-time Scouter or someone considering joining, we can’t wait to continue making a difference together. Get ready to embrace the future of Scouting America! 

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