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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

Devin Clark Makes History as the Grand Canyon Council’s First Female Lodge Chief, Inspiring Inclusivity, Leadership, and the Next Generation of Scouts Devin Clark Becomes First Female Lodge Chief in Grand Canyon Council History Peoria, AZ — Devin Clark of Troop 505, proudly chartered with American Legion Post 94, has made history as the first

8 Central-Metro Scouts Earned the rank of Eagle, completing projects that gave nearly 800 hours of service back to the community. Congratulations to Our New Eagle Scouts!We are proud to recognize eight outstanding Scouts from the Central-Metro Community who achieved the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout! This significant milestone reflects their hard work, leadership, and