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We are thrilled to announce the 2025 Council Honors Award recipients! These outstanding volunteer leaders will be celebrated at the Council Recognition and Fellowship on February 7, 2026. The officers and Executive Board of the Grand Canyon Council are proud to recognize these individuals for their dedicated and noteworthy service to Scouting and youth in communities across our council’s […]

A Peoria family’s journey through Scouting comes full circle as Charlotte leads with service and follows in her siblings’ footsteps. In 2025, Charlotte C., proudly earned her Eagle Scout rank with Troop 3546, chartered by the Basecamp Youth Center in Peoria — making her the fourth sibling to reach Scouting’s highest honor. Her older siblings—Justin (Eagle 2013), Jamie (Eagle 2017), and Paul (Eagle

Scouting has shaped generations of leaders across Arizona—and thanks to supporters like you, today’s youth continue to grow in confidence, build lifelong friendships, and gain skills that last a lifetime. https://youtu.be/uUsfep83oVU As we head into the season of gratitude, we want to give a huge THANK YOU to the amazing Scouts, leaders, and families who

Celebrating Young Leaders Who Made a Lasting Impact on Our Community Through Service and Dedication We are thrilled to celebrate three outstanding Scouts from the Central-Metro Community who achieved the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout! Reaching this milestone is a testament to their dedication, leadership, and commitment to service, and we can’t wait to see

A Fall Weekend Bringing Families Together Through Fun and Imagination On November 7, 2025, Cub Scouts, families, and Packs stepped into a world of magic as R-BOO-C transformed R-C Scout Ranch into a realm of sorcerers, enchantresses, and Halloween wonder. Cubs delighted in a variety of magical and hands-on activities, including: Halloween-themed adventures and creative

Two Troop 828 Scouts Earn Eagle Rank Through Wildlife and Community Service Projects Troop 828, chartered by AZ Pet Vet in Glendale, Arizona, proudly celebrates two new Eagle Scouts: Ethan H. and Ciaran P. Their hard work, leadership, and commitment to service reflect the very best of Scouting. Helping Injured Raptors Soar Again Ethan’s Eagle

Scouting has shaped generations of leaders across Arizona—and thanks to supporters like you, today’s youth continue to grow in confidence, build lifelong friendships, and gain skills that last a lifetime. This Giving Tuesday, December 2, you can make an even bigger difference! Thanks to the generosity of TriDave Legacy Trust, every donation will be matched,

Flagstaff Honors Eagle Scout Myla O. with ‘Myla O. Day’ for Leadership, Service, and Community Impact On September 29, 2025, family, friends, and members of the Flagstaff Scouting community gathered to celebrate an incredible milestone: Eagle Scout Myla O. Court of Honor. The event was made even more special when the Mayor’s Office of Flagstaff

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,