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Scouting Arizona, Grand Canyon Council is proud to recognize Tom Curzon, a dedicated Scouter, trusted adviser, and Eagle Scout, as a recipient of the National Outstanding Eagle Scout Award (NOESA). This prestigious honor highlights Tom’s exceptional contributions to Scouting, his professional achievements, and his profound impact on our community. Tom’s Scouting legacy is a testament […]

Congratulations to each of our 2024 Council Honors Award Recipients! What a fun and joyous event we all shared at the 2025 Recognition & Fellowship Day on February 8, celebrating Scouting’s 115th birthday and recognizing excellence in Scouting! We were so happy to come together as Scouters in fellowship — celebrating their commitment to Scouting

🏁 Scouts Race into Fun at Downtown Glendale! On February 1, Scout leaders, Scouts, and their families from Cub Scout Pack 276, Troops 747, 3747, 546, and 3546 came together to host Pinewood Derby fun for their community at the Downtown Glendale Arts & Culture Fest, “BBQ, Rhythms & Rides”. Scouts managed the Pinewood Derby

Scouting America’s 115th birthday will take place on Feb. 8, 2025 Effective February 8, 2025—marking the 115th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America—the organization will officially change its name to Scouting America. This change reflects our ongoing commitment to building a welcoming, inclusive, and gender-neutral environment for all youth and families across the country.

Celebrating Two New Eagle Scouts in the Central/Metro Community – Honoring Service and Achievement! Congratulations to our two new Eagle Scouts in the Central/Metro Community for achieving this significant milestone in December. These exceptional Scouts have a bright future ahead, and we extend our gratitude for their patriotism and service to both our community and

What a magical day! Our 2024 Holiday at the Heard brought families and Scouts together for festive fun and unforgettable memories. On Saturday, December 14th, the Heard Scout Pueblo transformed into a winter wonderland for our annual Holiday at the Heard event! Families and Cub Scouts came together for an afternoon filled with festive fun,

A Culinary Showdown to Remember! A backyard was transformed into a bustling outdoor kitchen as Troop 329 and Troop 3329 hosted their second annual Backpack Cooking Challenge—a thrilling event that showcased the Scouts’ creativity, teamwork, and culinary flair. With eight patrols competing head-to-head, the stakes were high, the flames were hot, and the secret ingredient—plantain

Congratulations to our two new Eagle Scouts in the Central/Metro Community for achieving this significant milestone in November 2024. These exceptional Scouts have a bright future ahead, and we extend our gratitude for their patriotism and service to both our community and our nation! Collectively, these two young adults contributed nearly 200 hours of service

The Cub Scout Braves Pow Wow returned with an exciting and action-packed event at Heard Scout Pueblo on Saturday, November 16, 2024. This year’s event saw an impressive turnout, with 690 participants registered, including 333 adults, 308 Cub Scouts (281 of whom participated in target and range activities), and 49 siblings. Adding the 151 staff