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From Service to Leadership: Tommy, 2026 Scout of the Year — Troop 126, Sun City

Leadership isn’t always loud. Sometimes it looks like steady guidance, quiet confidence, and being ready when others need you most. For Tommy, the 2026 Scout of the Year, leadership has been a way of life shaped by years of service, mentorship, and living the Scout Oath and Law every day. Tommy is a Life Scout and the Senior Patrol Leader of Troop […]

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Honoring Heroes: Phoenix Scouts BSA Troop 747 Pays Tribute to the Yarnell 19

Troop 747 from Phoenix Arizona watched “Only the Brave” and hiked the Granite Mountain Hotshot Memorial to honor the 19 firefighters who lost their lives defending Yarnell, Arizona. In December, Scouts BSA Troop 747 of Phoenix, proudly chartered with Phoenix Friends Church, spent a week honoring the “Yarnell 19.” For those who may recall, in

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Central-Metro Community Recognizes Four New Eagle Scouts with Nearly 400 Hours of Service

Celebrating four Scouts from the Central-Metro Community who achieved Eagle Scout rank in, contributing nearly 400 hours of service to their community. We are proud to recognize four outstanding Scouts from the Central-Metro Community who achieved the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout. This remarkable milestone reflects years of dedication, leadership, and service—and we are excited to see the bright futures ahead of

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Celebrating Our 2025 Council Honors Award Recipients

We are thrilled to announce the 2025 Council Honors Award recipients! These outstanding volunteer leaders will be celebrated at the Council Recognition and Fellowship on February 7, 2026. The officers and Executive Board of the Grand Canyon Council are proud to recognize these individuals for their dedicated and noteworthy service to Scouting and youth in communities across our council’s

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Peoria Scout Charlotte C. Earns Eagle Rank, Becoming Fourth Sibling to Achieve Scouting’s Highest Honor

A Peoria family’s journey through Scouting comes full circle as Charlotte leads with service and follows in her siblings’ footsteps. In 2025, Charlotte C., proudly earned her Eagle Scout rank with Troop 3546, chartered by the Basecamp Youth Center in Peoria — making her the fourth sibling to reach Scouting’s highest honor. Her older siblings—Justin (Eagle 2013), Jamie (Eagle 2017), and Paul (Eagle

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Campfire Connections: December 3 Alumni Gathering a Perfect Place to See Old Friends and Meet New Ones

Old Friendships, Making New Friends, and the Lasting Values of Scouting Were the Focus of Our December 3 Alumni Gathering On December 3, 2025, 15 Scouting alumni gathered to renew friendships and make some new ones. The evening highlighted the Association’s mission of “welcoming alums back to the campfire” to rekindle friendships and share memories.

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Central-Metro Community Scouts Achieve Eagle Rank with Nearly 300 Hours of Service

Celebrating Young Leaders Who Made a Lasting Impact on Our Community Through Service and Dedication We are thrilled to celebrate three outstanding Scouts from the Central-Metro Community who achieved the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout! Reaching this milestone is a testament to their dedication, leadership, and commitment to service, and we can’t wait to see

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R-BOO-C 2025: A Weekend of Magic, Mystery, and Cub Scout Fun

A Fall Weekend Bringing Families Together Through Fun and Imagination On November 7, 2025, Cub Scouts, families, and Packs stepped into a world of magic as R-BOO-C transformed R-C Scout Ranch into a realm of sorcerers, enchantresses, and Halloween wonder. Cubs delighted in a variety of magical and hands-on activities, including: Halloween-themed adventures and creative

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