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Unit level volunteers and leaders are the HEART of Scouting America and Scouting Arizona, Grand Canyon Council, bringing the Scout Oath and Scout Law to life through selfless service and mentorship. These leaders impact our community through active programming and guidance, strengthening the mission of Scouting through servant leadership in roles ranging from merit badge instruction and recruitment to team building and outdoor adventures. We heartily congratulate our […]

Scouts BSA Troop 41 of Phoenix, proudly chartered by American Legion Post 1, had an unforgettable weekend on April 25, 2026, during their exciting Verde River kayak trip and overnight stay at A4 Ranch at Southwestern Academy, a unique living history ranch experience. The outing gave Scouts the chance to challenge themselves outdoors, strengthen friendships,

Two outstanding members of Scouting Arizona; Grand Canyon Council were recognized among the state’s most accomplished young leaders as recipients of the 2026 JA 18 Under 18 Awards, organized by Junior Achievement Arizona on April 16, 2026. Now in its ninth year, the annual awards program celebrates Arizona’s best and brightest youth who are making meaningful contributions in their schools, communities, and

Troop 323 and Troop 3323, chartered by All Saints Lutheran Church, have been proudly serving the community through the City of Phoenix Adopt-A-Street program for nearly two decades. Under the leadership of Assistant Scoutmaster Troop 323 and Scoutmaster Troop 3323 Leslie Newell, Scouts continue a long-standing tradition of service, responsibility, and teamwork along Greenway Parkway.  “Troops 323 and 3323

Resilience, courage, and service define Sedona’s journey as the 2026 Scout of the Year. Her story exemplifies the power of perseverance and the impact one Scout can have on their community. Sedona is an Eagle Scout from Troop 3054 in Mesa. At 12, she was diagnosed with a brain tumor and underwent emergency surgery, relearning how to

Unit Service is at the heart of successful units. By creating partnerships with our unit leaders, Unit Coaches build meaningful, ongoing, and positive improvements to help strengthen our units in membership, program, volunteer leadership, planning and budgeting. They support the unit regularly and link unit needs to council recourses along with learning and growing through continuous unit service education. This year we recognize three awards for our

In less than a year, Cub Scout Pack 3302 in Queen Creek has already made a meaningful impact—creating a space where youth can grow, explore, and build lasting friendships. Chartered by American Legion Post 129 Duane Ellsworth, Pack 3302 is a Family Pack serving boys and girls in Grades K–5. Led by Cubmaster Maggie Ricci, this brand-new pack was founded