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Each year, Scouting Arizona, Grand Canyon Council honors 8 outstanding Scouts who exemplify the values of Scouting through leadership, service, heroism, and Scout spirit. Selected Scouts will:  Be recognized as a 2026 Scout of the Year  Receive a $500 scholarship toward secondary education  Serve as youth spokespeople for Scouting at public relations and fundraising events  […]

Recognizing Three Scouts Who Gave Nearly 300 Hours of Service and Reached Scouting’s Highest Honor 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

Rosalyn K. and Madeline F. Represent Grand Canyon Council at Switzerland’s International Scout Center Nestled in the heart of the Swiss Alps, Kandersteg International Scout Centre (KISC) brings to life Lord Baden-Powell’s vision of a permanent mini Jamboree. Each year, Scouts from more than 50 countries gather in Kandersteg, Switzerland, to experience global Scouting fellowship

Grand Canyon Council Leaders Gather at Philmont to Strengthen Skills, Build Community, and Shape the Future of Scouting. Mark Price, Ray Warren, Kevin Forsythe, Stephanie Russell, Ray Kimball, Tom Curzon, Jacob Benyi, Andy Price, and Danny Tucker. Not pictured were Russ Jones and Kent McClelland. This summer, a dedicated group of Grand Canyon Council volunteers

Three Months. One Troop. Endless Momentum. Scouts BSA Troop 3917 has taken off with energy, enthusiasm, and unstoppable drive. Proudly chartered by Maricopa Youth and Leadership in the Casa Grande Maricopa Unified Community, this troop represents youth from Casa Grande, Eloy, Arizona City, and Maricopa—and they’re already making their mark in the Scouting world.  Troop 3917

Scouts from across the country gathered for two weeks of hands-on adventure at R-C Scout Ranch, earning merit badges, catching trout, and gaining conservation skills—all made possible by dedicated volunteers and a partnership between Trout Unlimited and Scouting Arizona, Grand Canyon Council For the sixth year Arizona Council Trout Unlimited volunteers conducted another great Fish

Four siblings from Yuma County’s 2024 Scout Family of the Year—Erin, Michael, Joey, and AJ—have each earned the rank of Eagle Scout. Erin also made history as the county’s second female Eagle and the first young woman west of the Mississippi to earn Dual Honors Erin L., Troop 8051 As if becoming an Eagle Scout

Six Central-Metro Scouts earned the Eagle Scout rank, contributing nearly 600 hours of service through impactful community projects Congratulations to Our New Eagle Scouts! We are proud to recognize six outstanding Scouts from the Central/Metro Community who achieved the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout in June 2025! This significant milestone reflects their hard work, leadership,

12 Scouts. 12 Days. One unforgettable trek through the rugged peaks of Philmont Scout Ranch. From June 8–20, 2025, a crew of 12 Scouts and adult Advisors from Scouting Arizona set out on the adventure of a lifetime: a 12-day Philmont Trek across the rugged, breathtaking trails of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in northern

Troops 828 and 285 team up to improve trails, bridges, and stairways at Camp Geronimo—From durable trail markers to safer crossings and improved stairways, these Scouts are leaving a lasting legacy at Geronimo through service, skill, and teamwork Next time you’re at Geronimo, take a moment to examine the famous “Rainbow Trails” map. Look closely