IT'S POPCORN TIME!!! The popcorn system is open and now is the time to place your orders. Click here for more Popcorn information. Contact your District Executive if you need to sign up to sell popcorn.

The simple roadmap to the successful recharter of your unit should help in completing the charter renewal process in a timely fashion. Recharter on time and avoid losing your unit charter from BSA - no advancement or recognition for youth, no insurance for adults for unchartered units. click here for renewal process.

Scout Day at the Arizona State Fair is October 18th. Wear your uniform and attend for FREE! Click here for details

ASU’s School of Earth and Space Exploration’s annual Earth and Space Exploration Day is on October 25th. Click here for details.

Scottsdale Polo Championship Scout Day will be October 26th. Click here for details

Recycle Your Bicycle Workshop Days will once again collect, refurbish (or re-cycle) and distribute bicycles for children and young adults in the Arizona foster care system for the holidays. Click here for details.

Silver Beaver nominations are due to Diane Hinman, (dhinman@bsamail.org), by Friday, October 10, 2014.

Cub Scout Braves Pow Wow will be November 8th at the Heard Pueblo.Click here for registration and info.

Veterans Day Parade will be Tuesday, November 11th at Central and Bethany Home. Click here for details

4th Annual Veterans Day Run will be Sunday, November 16th at Thunderbird Paseo Park. Click here for details

Join us in honoring those who are dedicated to supporting diversity in Scouting and beyond at the 2014 Diversity Leadership Reception. Click here for details.

The Adobe Mountain Wildlife Center will be holding an Open House on Saturday and Sunday, November 22nd and 23rd. Click here for details.

Scouts enjoy an exciting day of NFL action with the Arizona Cardinals on December 7th. Click here for details.

Calling all 2014 Eagle Scouts! The Eagle Scout Reception will be held on December 13th. Click here for details.
To sponsor a Scout or table at the The 2014 Eagle Scout Reception Click here for details.

Arizona Coyotes Scout Night is December 13th. Watch the Coyotes vs. the Wild with your fellow Scouts. Click here for details.

The Ten Commandment Hike will be on Friday, November 28th and is open to all Scouting youth, their families, leaders and friends, and other groups. This year’s hike and presentations takes place at First United Methodist Church. Click here for more info.

Finish off a great Scouting year by being a banner carrier in the Fiesta Bowl Parade, Saturday December 27th. The Grand Canyon Council’s Parade Committee and Fiesta Bowl Parade Banner Committee needs your help to carry banners in front of each parade entry. For more information, click here

Scout-O-Rama - February 28, 2015, University of Phoenix Stadium. Please put February 28th on your calendars to participate in Scout-O-Rama. Check out these great Scout-O-Rama videos from 2013 and 2012 on YouTube: http://youtu.be/bbJ8RjYrmz4 (2013) or http://youtu.be/BZvjlSGASfE (2012)

Visit the Commemorative Air Force Airbase AZ! All uniformed Scouts enter free of charge! Click here for more information about the museum.

The home of the largest butterfly atrium in the United States, Butterfly Wonderland invites Arizona’s Scouts and Leaders to experience the wonders of more than just butterflies! Click here for details.

A World of Musical Journeys field trip program at the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) provides a unique, multifaceted museum experience to youth groups in Arizona. Click here for details and discount pricing.

Game Design Merit Badge Thank you to the Microsoft Store in Scottsdale for sponsoring the Game Design Merit Badge clinics. Click here for details and to register.

Robotics Merit Badge Thank you to the Microsoft Store in Scottsdale for sponsoring the Robotics Merit Badge clinics. Click here for details and to register.

Youth Shooting Sports Day will be held November 15th. Earn your Rifle and/or Shotgun Shooting Merit Badges! Click here for details and to register.

Mining in Society Merit Badge Thank you to Freeport McMoRan and  Lowell Institute for Mineral Resources for sponsoring this clinic. Click here for details and to register.

Metalwork Merit Badge Thank you to the Sheet Metal Workers International Association for sponsoring these clinics. Click here for dates and to register.

Golf Merit Badge Clinic is being offered by The First Tee Phoenix. Click here for date and details.

  CS Golf Belt Loop/Pin Clinic is being offered by The First Tee Phoenix. Click here for date and details.

Sustainability Merit Badge Clinic Thank you to PlanetDonate.org for sponsoring the Sustainability Merit Badge this year. Click here for dates and to register.

Emergency Preparedness Merit Badge Thank you to Servpro for hosting this clinic. Click here for more information and to register.

Workshop & Cycling Merit Badge Clinic. Click here for detail and to register.

Weather Ready National Scout Day is January 4th. Boy Scouts can earn the Weather Merit Badge at this free event. Click here for details.

Have Fun Earning the Stamp Collecting Merit Badge (2 Workshops) February 21st OR 22nd. Click here for details.

Canoeing Merit Badge will be held October 24-26. Click here to register.

Kayaking Merit Badge will be held October 24-25. Click here to register.

Archery Boy Scout AM Sessions will be held at Heard Scout Pueblo. Click here to register.

  Archery Cub Scout PM Sessions will be held at Heard Scout Pueblo. Click here to register.

National Youth Leadership Training is an intense, 6 day, outpost adventure outdoor leadership training experience for youth troop leaders age 13 or older and 1st class.

Are you a large unit or a group of units that need items from the Scout Shop? We can set up a recruiting event, parent info night or stay open late one night to uniform your unit. Contact Cassandra Doris at the scout shop for more information.

Thank you to all of our Merit Badge sponsors for
funding character building programs.
If you know someone who would like to be a sponsor of a merit badge contact Dianne Swanson: dianne.swanson@scouting.orgor (602) 955-7747 Ext. 215

We want to share with our communities how many hours Scouting gives back to the public. Please help us by recording your community service hours at the following link!  Link to record service hours: https://servicehours.scouting.org/UI/Security/Login.aspx Link for new user instructions: https://servicehours.scouting.org/includes/files/popHelp.htm#firsttimeusers

Council Service Center & Scout Shop
2969 N. Greenfield Rd, Phoenix 85016
(602) 955-7747

Mesa Scout Shop
1061 N Dobson Rd, Ste 109, Mesa 85201
(480) 926-0345

Safford Field Office & Scout Shop
301-A West Main St, Safford 85546
(928) 428-1976

Yuma Field Office & Scout Shop
1950 W. 3rd St, Yuma 85364
(928) 782-1896

Flagstaff Field Office & Scout Shop
2224 E. Cedar Ave, Flagstaff 86004
(928) 774-0685

Check out our page for up-to-date information.
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YOU Too Can Make A Difference
The Grand Canyon Council Boy Scouts of America Outreach, LLC was formed in 2013.  This wholly owned subsidiary of the Grand Canyon Council encompasses our Outreach also known as Scoutreach Programs.

Youth we serve in Boy Scouts are a diverse group, some are in Foster Care Programs, some in Refugee Programs, Juvenile Diversion programs, After School Programs and Scouting through Soccer.  The youth served are part of our community outreach that the Council continues to grow, with Your Help.

To Make A Difference
Make your donation through this Arizona Tax Credit opportunity.

Contributions of up $200 (individual taxpayers) or $400 (married couples filing jointly) that are made to our LLC in 2014 qualify the donor for the Arizona Qualified Charitable Organizations Tax Credit.  Taxpayer will receive 100% of this contribution back on their 2014 tax return. If you have a tax liability this will be reduced by the tax credit amount and if you do not owe taxes this contributions will be returned as a refund.

Make A Donation - To Help Grow These Programs before December 31, 2014

Contributions can be made by mail with this form OR for more information and to contribute ONLINE go to: www.grandcanyonbsa.org/charitabletaxcredit

Larry Abbott, Scout Executive

  Registration opens soon for Cub Scout Winter Day Camp! Click here for details.

  Registration is open for Camp Geronimo! Click here for details and to register.

  Registration is open for Camp Raymond! Click here for details and to register.

All camp staff interviews will be held March 7th at Heard Scout Pueblo. Click here to register for an interview.

The Leader's Downhill Meeting will be held March 7th at Heard Scout Pueblo. Click here to register for an interview.

The Verde River Trip and Whitewater Canoe Training Course is designed for venturing-age youth (14 yrs.) wishing to earn Whitewater Merit Badge and leaders who will provide the requisite leadership for the trip. For details click here.

The Gila River Trip and Whitewater Canoe Training Course is designed for venturing-age youth (14 yrs.) wishing to earn Whitewater Merit Badge and leaders who will provide the requisite leadership for the trip. For details click here

Canoeing Paddle Craft Safety (ACA Registered Course) will be held October 24-25. Click here to register.

Kayaking Paddle Craft Safety will be held October 24-25. Click here to register.

Kayaking and Canoe Paddle Craft Safety will be October 24-26. Click here to register.

Registration will open soon for the 2015 Philmont Scout Ranch Trek. The trip leaves Phoenix the morning of June 18th and returns July 1st. For more information contact John Butler, High Adventure Counselor at john@arizonascoutingmuseum.org

Click here to read a great article from a Scoutmaster about his troop's experience at Norther Tier.

PROGRAM - The GCC's Program Department has created a “Google Groups” list that you can join to get current information on program changes at both the National and Council levels. The list is moderated to prevent spam, but does allow for questions and answers to help you with your Scouting program. To join: http://www.groups.google.com. In the search bar at the top of the page, type “GrandCanyonBSA-Program” and follow instructions to join. You can also try emailing grandcanyonbsa-program+subscribe@googlegroups.com. If you have problems, email ehiser.BSA@gmail.com with your name and email address and he will add you directly.

Eagle Scout Kits for Kids Project. Click here for flier and Click here for program kit information

The Salvation Army and the Boy Scouts of America are working together to address the problem of hunger in our nation - one volunteer, one family, one community at a time. Click here for more information.

With the introduction of the new Supernova awards comes a fresh opportunity for volunteer positions. Supernova Mentors must be 21 or older and be subject matter experts in a STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) field. Click here to apply.

Special awards are available through the National Court of Honor for Scouts who have shown Lifesaving and Meritorious actions and skills. Leaders should be aware of any events of their Scouts which merits such actions as described in the criterion for these awards. Click here for form.

International Adventure Newsletter is full of information about international events and other items. Click here to review to newsletter.

From July 28 to August 8, 2015, more than 30,000 Scouts and leaders from 161 countries around the world will converge on Kirara-hama, Yamaguchi, Japan, on reclaimed land in southwestern Japan for the 23rd World Scout Jamboree. Click here for more details. Click here for brochure.

Get a Boy Scout License plate!
The Grand Canyon Council will receive $17 for each plate that is purchased. Get yours now!

For information on Planned Giving and Endowment Programs of the Grand Canyon Council click here.

The Arizona Game and Fish Department recognizes Scouts for accomplishing the rank of Eagle by offering a discounted annual Youth Combination Hunting and Fishing License.

Council Calendar - If you are looking for more activities for your scouts or training for adult leaders please see the council calendar. Click here.

How can you earn the Alumni Award Knot? Click here for details.

The Grand Canyon council has over 19,000 Scout Alumni. These are scouters who have been active in scouting at some point in their lives. While the council has had an Alumni Association for some time, we just recently created an alumni committee. We want to invite you to join the FUN. The committee is active in recruiting new members to help, and plan ways to advance scouting in the council and make an impact on youth in our council. Please join us by logging on to: http://www.grandcanyonbsa.org and clicking on Alumni in the upper right corner.  Fill out the survey and tell us how you would like to help. Alumni not only include scouters, but ANYONE who has been affected positively by scouting. So, spouses, parents, grandparents, friends and neighbors are all WELCOME to join the FUN. The committee meets the first Tuesday of each month at the Council at 7:00 pm. We would love to have you drop by and join us. Contact Sheldon Allred at gccalums@gmail.com or 602-741-8949. Like us on Facebook here.

Click here for the latest newsletter for Scouting Alumni Association Affiliates.

Join the Grand Canyon Council Alumni Association and get involved today.
Commemorative Alumni Patches

The Great Southwest Centennial Fest, Section W6W Conclave hosted by Wipala Wiki will be October 17-21. Click here for details.

Baden Powell University is a supplemental training for adult leaders which offers fun, learning, and fellowship for all who attend. Click here for details.

Trainer's EDGE is designed as a replacement for Train the Trainer Courses and Trainer Development Conference. This course will give you a better understanding of the training process. Click here

The primary purpose of the Wood Badge experience is to strengthen Scouting in our units, districts, and local councils, by training adult leaders. Click here

The Leave No Trace Trainer Course will be held on October 31 - November 1 at the Heard Scout Pueblo. For more information click here.

BSA Leave No Trace Master Educator Course will be held October 20-25 at Camp Lawton. Click here for details

The Master Trainer (T3) Course will be held on November 28-29 at the Heard Scout Pueblo. For more information and to register click here.

NRA Certified Range Safety Officer Course will be held November 1st at the Council Service Center. Click here to register

NRA Certified Chief Range Safety Officer Course will be held November 2nd at the Council Service Center. Click here to register

NRA Certified Muzzleloading Rifle Instructor Course will be held January 2-4 at Heard Scout Pueblo. Click here to register

NRA Certified Rifle Instructor Course will be held March 13-15 at Heard Scout Pueblo. Click here to register

NRA Certified Range Safety Officer Course will be held November 1st and April 4th. Click here for details and to register

BSA Level 1 Climbing Instructor Class will be held December 4-6. Click here for details and to register.

The Funadamentals of Training is the first part (T1) of the three part T3 Training Continuum. Fundamentals of Training is for all youth and adults who are involved in any type of BSA training. Click here for details and to register.