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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

Five Scouts from the Central-Metro Community earned their Eagle rank contributing nearly 500 hours of service through impactful projects Congratulations to Our New Eagle Scouts!We are proud to recognize five outstanding Scouts from the Central/Metro Community who achieved the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout in May! This significant milestone reflects their hard work, leadership, and

Quick question—what were you doing at age 87? If your answer wasn’t “riding over 400 miles across Iowa to raise money for Arizona Scouts,” then allow us to introduce you to our friend (and board rockstar) Sam Kelsall. Sam is an Eagle Scout, a Philmont alum, a proud grandpa, a full-time legend—and somehow, he still has more

After years of inspiring leadership and service, Val and Clay Turner are celebrated by Crew 2041 and Troop 41 as they head off to new adventures in the Pacific Northwest. Venturing Crew 2041 is bidding a heartfelt farewell to two leaders—Val and Clay Turner. After years of dedicated service as Crew Advisor and Committee Chair,

Anderson and Jackson of Troop 747 earn Scouting’s highest rank, contributing nearly 200 hours of community service Congratulations to Our New Eagle Scouts! We are proud to recognize two outstanding Scouts from the Central/Metro Community who achieved the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout in March 2025! This significant milestone reflects their hard work, leadership, and