SCOUT UNIFORM DAY “3rd WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH”
Scouting has touched many lives over the past 102 years, were you involved?  Do you have a special memory?  Would you be surprised to know many of the people you come in contact were Scouts? The purpose of the Scout Uniform Day every month is to [click here for more]

Scout-O-Rama will be on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at the University of Phoenix Stadium. Click here for details! Register now for your booth! - Click here for form

Get tangled up in the newest, thrilling show to hit the ice, Disney on Ice presents Dare to Dream Scout Night on January 11th. Click here for more information.

The fast paced racing action of Monster Energy AMA Supercross Scout Night, an FIM World Championship is coming to Chase Field on Saturday, January 12th. Click here for details.

Come enjoy an exciting opportunity with your fellow Scouts at the Phoenix Coyotes Scout Night on January 19th! Click here for more information.

Scout Night at Monster Jam! The famed Monster Jam returns to Chase Field on January 26th. Click here for details.

"Beneath the Ice: The Folk Art of Robert A. Schwartz" - Feb. 1 - 28 - 2nd floor, Burton Barr Central Library (1221 N. Central Ave., Phoenix 85004) The exhibit features more than 60 hand-crafted ice spearfishing decoys, a life-size ice spearfishing house, and photos and information about the sport. For more information click here.

Scouting For Food Help hungry families in Arizona by collecting nonperishable items on Saturday, February 2, 2013 and delivering to your favorite Food Bank or Pantry!

Grand Canyon Council and Sunrise Park Resort are pleased to offer a chance for Scouts and family members to enjoy the best of winter has to offer at Arizona's premier ski and snowboard destination. Click here for dates, click here for flyer.

Come enjoy an exciting opportunity with your fellow Scouts at the Harlem Globtrotters Scout Night on February 9th! Click here for more information.

Come enjoy an exciting and FREE opportunity with your fellow Scouts at the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show February 14th - 24th! Click here for more information.

Phoenix Suns Annual Scout & Explorer Night is April 5th at 7pm. Click here for details.

Robotics Merit Badge Thank you to the Microsoft Store in Scottsdale for sponsoring the Robotics Merit Badge clinics.

Thank you to The Little Clinic and Fry's Food Store for sponsoring the Medicine Merit Badge clinics. Click here for special offer.

Plumbing Merit Badge Thank you to the Pipe Fitters Union Trades and Local 469 for sponsoring the Plumbing Merit Badge this year.

Metalwork Merit Badge Thank you to the Sheet Metal Workers International Association for sponsoring the Metalwork Merit Badge.

Scuba Merit Badge We are proud to offer the SCUBA diving merit badge through the Academy of SCUBA.

Small Boat Sailing Merit Badge Sail School Bahamas is sponsoring the Small Boat Sailing Merit Badge. Click here for info

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

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

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

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

Wilderness First Aid at REI Paradise Valley January 19th & 20th by NOLS & Wilderness Medicine Institure (BSA Accredited). Click here for details

A Soil and Water Conservation Merit Badge clinic will be offered in the first quater of 2013. Look for details on the Council Facebook page and future newsletters.

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

Recently, we have had some training courses that would not appear to live up to the expectations of the published syllabus, which we are required to follow to meet BSA standards.  To ensure training consistent with national policies and to evaluate training, district and other training courses need to be approved by the council training committee. Click here for more information.

Scout -O-Rama 2013 - Saturday February 23
New Location on the grounds of the Phoenix University Stadium in Glendale, AZ. Tremendous new Venue for a Boy Scout Annual Event! Join us for a terrific day of Activities and Fun. Tickets are $5.00 and families attending with a Scout in uniform will attend SOR free and receive a discount coupon to attend the International Sportsman Expo inside the stadium. More information on SOR click here
Larry Abbott, Scout Executive

Volunteering Opportunity: Recycling Ambassador for the Waste Management Phoenix Open Jan 30 - Feb 3. Click here for details.

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

Myscoutgearonline.com is now your new destination for your camping gear and outdoor equipment. All your purchases will directly help the Grand Canyon Council.

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

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.

This newsletter is brought to you by Friends of Scouting. To make a donation or payment on a previous pledge click here.

The Grand Canyon Council will be sending 6 Troops of 36 scouts each and 1/2 of a Co-ed Venturing Crew to the 2013 National Jamboree. This will be the first Jamboree held at the new BSA owned Bechtel Scout Reservation in West Virginia. If you are interested in attending or would like more information click here.

2013 Philmont Crew Application. Crews depart Phoenix June 2013 Get your applications in soon. Individuals and entire crews are invited to apply. Interested in attending Philmont? Join us for an information meeting 9/14 from 4-5:30 at the Council.

Summer camp registration for Camp Geronimo and Camp Raymond is now available online. Click on the link to register for your next summer camp experience!

Camp Raymond is accepting applications for the 2013 Summer Camp season. If you are interested in an exciting experience, please visit the Camp Raymond webpage by clicking on this link: Camp Raymond Staff and downloading an application.

Apply Now to work at Camp Geronimo! We look forward to your staff applications for the 2013 Summer Camp season: CG Staff App.

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

Thank you to all of our Merit Badge sponsors for funding character building programs.

Contact Librada or Natalia at (602) 955-7747 or:
Librada Martinez: limartin@bsamail.org
Natalia Ceballos: nceballo@bsamail.org

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

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