Author name: Tarryn Hutchison

North Phoenix troop honors four decades of adventure, Eagle achievements, and community tradition Troop 323 celebrated 40 years of Scouting in October 2025 with a lively anniversary party attended by nearly 100 guests. Highlights included a “1985 Jeopardy” game, a patrol dessert contest, and an open mic session where scouts and alumni shared memories.  Special […]

Life Scout Tommy S. Honored for Courage and Quick Thinking in a Dramatic Lifesaving Rescue Peoria, AZ— Life Scout Tommy S. of Troop 126, Peoria, AZ, was recently awarded the Heroism Medal at an official ceremony held at Circle of Peace Church on September 28, 2025. The ceremony was attended by Tommy’s Troop Charter Organization,

Scouts from across the valley earned their Radio Merit Badge, learned radio skills, and made contacts with Scouts at Vandenberg AFB in Lompoc, California, during the 2025 Jamboree-on-the-Air (JOTA) What a wonderful time we all had at the Grand Canyon Council’s 2025 Jamboree-on-the-Air (JOTA) at the Heard Scout Pueblo this past weekend!  Scouts and Scouters

Fifteen Scouts kick off the Multisport Merit Badge at ASU, combining classroom training with running, biking, and swimming as they prepare for an upcoming triathlon. 15 Scouts joined us at Arizona State University this September to kick off an incredible new adventure, the Multisport Merit Badge Clinic, presented by Scouting Arizona in partnership with ASU

Celebrating Hard Work, Dedication, and the Eagle Scout Achievement Congratulations to Our New Eagle Scouts!We are proud to recognize three outstanding Scouts from the Central-Metro Community who achieved the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout! This significant milestone reflects their hard work, leadership, and commitment to service and we are excited to see the bright futures

NYLT Ambassadors demonstrate leadership skills while enhancing adult training experience When Wood Badge participants gathered at Camp R-C for the second weekend of their leadership training, they received an unexpected boost from some of the council’s most dedicated young leaders. The Grand Canyon Council’s National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) Ambassador Team provided critical support to

Celebrating Leadership & Impact at the Trail to Leadership Luncheon https://youtu.be/9Y3wXen_-0I On Thursday, October 9, 2025, the annual Trail to Leadership Luncheon took place at the Arizona Biltmore in Scottsdale. This prestigious event, attended by 344 guests many Scouts in attendance, celebrated the transformative impact of Scouting in Arizona. Designed to raise funds for local

Celebrating Teamwork, Competition, and Fun at Maverick Fall Camporee The 2025 Maverick Fall Camporee at Camp Geronimo is officially in the books! Despite a few rain showers, Mother Nature was kind enough to let Scouts and Scouters push through the program and enjoy a fun-filled weekend of adventure, teamwork, and competition.  One of the highlights

45 Young Leaders Complete Groundbreaking Leadership Training September 13, 2025 – The Grand Canyon Council celebrated a major milestone with the successful completion of the inaugural Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST) course. This innovative program which was identified as an absolute need through a volunteer leadership survey earlier this year, brought together 45

From his first Cub Scout meeting in 1950 to decades of leadership and mentorship, Rodger Monson’s 70+ year journey in Scouting reflects a lifetime of service, inspiration, and commitment to shaping future generations. When you meet Rodger Monson, you quickly realize that Scouting isn’t just something he did as a youth—it’s something that has shaped