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Alaskan Adventure: Troop 41’s Epic Summer through Anchorage, Seward, and Denali

Scouts from Phoenix, Arizona, Embark on a Thrilling 10-Day Journey of Natural Wonders, Wildlife Encounters, and Unforgettable Experiences in the Heart of Alaska Troop 41 of Phoenix, Arizona, always looks forward to its annual summer trip, but perhaps none as much as the Alaska adventure planned for July 2023. Nearly a year of planning culminated …

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Record Attendance at Camp Geronimo – Follow Troop 282 for a Week at Geronimo Summer Camp

Blog / By Tarryn Hutchison

Scouts Gain confidence, Earn Patches, and Create Lasting Memories Troop 282 at Camp Geronimo 2023 Glendale, Arizona – Troop 828 recently concluded their annual summer camp adventure at Camp Geronimo, and what a week it was! With a record-breaking attendance of 32 Scouts, including 15 first-time attendees, this year’s camp promised excitement and new challenges …

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Scouts BSA Troop 531 Honors Fallen Heroes with Heartfelt Memorial Day Tribute

Blog / By Tarryn Hutchison

Phoenix, Arizona Troop 531 pays a heartfelt tribute to our nation’s fallen heroes, collaborating with Honoring America’s Veterans to elevate the tradition of placing flags at grave markers Phoenix, AZ, May 2023 – Memorial Day is a time-honored occasion for Americans to remember and honor the brave men and women who have made the ultimate …

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Scouts BSA Troop 747: 30 Days of Adventure

Blog / By Tarryn Hutchison

Phoenix, Arizona Scouts BSA Troop 747 “the Minutemen” packed incredible adventures into just 30 days Troop 747: Noah, Edison, Wesley, and Aiden learning how to sail | Anderson checks out enemies with the periscope in the Dolphin submarine It began on June 10, 2023, when the troop attended summer camp at their “home away from home” …

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From Eagle Scout to Air Force Scholarship: A Journey of Leadership and Growth

Blog / By Tarryn Hutchison

Grace’s Inspiring Story of Achieving the Eagle Scout Rank and Receiving an Air Force Scholarship The path to success is often paved with dedication, perseverance, and a commitment to personal growth. Grace O., Troop 3030 in Paradise Valley, exemplifies these qualities and more. Having recently been awarded the Air Force ROTC J1HSSP Scholarship, Grace’s journey …

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From Venturing to Eagle Scout: Overcoming Challenges and Embracing Success

Blog / By Tarryn Hutchison

An interview with Alyse, recipient of the 2023 NESA Scholarship, about her experiences in Scouting and the impact of becoming an Eagle Scout Being recognized for one’s accomplishments is a feeling that cannot be easily put into words. It is a moment of immense pride and gratitude, validating the hard work and dedication put into …

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How Our Scouting Village Helped My Son with Autism Achieve Eagle Scout

Blog / By Tarryn Hutchison

Any journey begins with the first step. For Stevie, that first step was a long time coming. His story starts with two parents desperately hoping to beat odds that specialists said were less than 3 percent of being able to have biological children. Andy and I beat those odds, not once, but twice. Stevie was …

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Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award

Blog / By Tarryn Hutchison

Grand Canyon Council Eagle Scout Receives National Service Territory Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award Nicholas Leitch, Troop 301 in Mesa, completed his Eagle Project in February of 2023. He created 1800 Diabetic Emergency Kits to be delivered to forty health offices of elementary schools in Mesa, Arizona that had at least one …

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What are 5 things you can do for Earth Day?

Blog / By Tarryn Hutchison

Here are 5 things you can do for Earth Day: Earth Day is an annual event celebrated on April 22 to raise awareness about environmental issues and encourage people to take action to protect our planet. Here are 5 things you can do for Earth Day: Reduce your energy consumption: You can conserve energy by …

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Double-Impact Giving Month

Blog / By Tarryn Hutchison

Help expand Scouting in Arizona and DOUBLE your impact! Right now, in campsites all over Arizona, the sound of sizzling bacon and eggs is everywhere. This isn’t just the sound of food cooking, it is the sound of our Scouts enjoying the outdoors as they look forward to the adventure of Summer Camp! Last year, …

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Alaskan Adventure: Troop 41’s Epic Summer through Anchorage, Seward, and Denali

Record Attendance at Camp Geronimo – Follow Troop 282 for a Week at Geronimo Summer Camp

Scouts BSA Troop 531 Honors Fallen Heroes with Heartfelt Memorial Day Tribute

Scouts BSA Troop 747: 30 Days of Adventure

From Eagle Scout to Air Force Scholarship: A Journey of Leadership and Growth

From Venturing to Eagle Scout: Overcoming Challenges and Embracing Success

How Our Scouting Village Helped My Son with Autism Achieve Eagle Scout

Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award

What are 5 things you can do for Earth Day?

Double-Impact Giving Month

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