We’re all about encouraging boys and girls to make friends, be helpful to others, and do their very best no matter the outcome. With the help of powerful learning projects and exciting outdoor activities, we aim to teach children that doing their best can be a fun and rewarding experience—no matter the difficulty of the challenge.
About Scouting Arizona, Grand Canyon Council
The Boy Scouts of America (BSA), was incorporated on February 8, 1910, and chartered by Congress in 1916. Its purpose is to provide young adults an effective educational program designed to build desirable qualities of character, to train in the responsibilities of participating citizenship and to develop in them personal fitness. Community groups such as religious, educational, civic, fraternal, business, labor, governmental bodies, corporations, professional associations, and groups of citizens who have compatible goals and utilize the program provided accomplish the purpose by the Boy Scouts of America on the local level.
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Grand Canyon Council is to strengthen and expand Scouting in Arizona by building strong units, empowering leaders, and delivering programs and camps that enrich the local Scouting experience.
VISION STATEMENT
Together, volunteer and professional Scouters create an environment where every young person can discover their path, live the ideals of the Scout Oath, Law, and Motto, and grow into the best version of themselves.
SERVICES OF THE LOCAL COUNCIL
The National Council, Scouting America, charters the Scouting Arizona, Grand Canyon Council to serve local chartered organizations and potential chartered organizations. The Council serves institutions through a large number of volunteers and a professional staff that supports the volunteer leadership by providing day-to-day administration. Community groups are supported by registration of members and leaders, advancement programs, communications, commissioner service, training of unit leadership, program enrichment activities, camping facilities, as well as volunteer recognition items, program supplies, planning materials, insurance and monthly round tables.
COUNCIL OPERATING PRINCIPLES
- Communicate and lead effectively.
- Inspire through exceptional customer service.
- Simplify processes, achieve goals, and be accountable.
- Create and celebrate success.
- Focus on the big rocks first.
- Cultivate social capital.
GOVERNANCE
Scouting Arizona, Grand Canyon Council, Inc., is the legally and financially independent nonprofit organization chartered by BSA to deliver Scouting programs throughout most of central and northern Arizona, as well as the greater Yuma area.
The council is incorporated in Arizona and registered with the Arizona Corporation Commission. It is governed by its Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws. An all-volunteer Executive Board is elected each year at the Annual Business Meeting. Among its many responsibilities, the board is charged with hiring a Scout Executive to oversee and lead daily operations. A list of the 2024 Executive Board is available at: Council Leadership
SCOUTING ARIZONA, GRAND CANYON COUNCIL HISTORY
Scouting Arizona, Grand Canyon Council serves Scouts in Arizona and New Mexico, offering Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA to boys ages 7 through 18. Both girls and boys ages 14 through 21 can be involved with Venturing, a high adventure outdoor program or in Learning for Life, a career-based program.
In 1916, the Globe Council was founded, ending in 1919. In 1925, the Verde Council (#0715) was founded. It merged into the Yavapai-Mohave Council in 1927.
In 1921, the Phoenix Council (#010) was founded, changing its name to the Maricopa County Council (#010) in 1923. The Maricopa County council changed its name to the Roosevelt Council in 1924. In 1922, the Yavapai District was founded, changing its name to the Yavapai & Mohave Counties Council (#012) in 1924. In 1926, Yavapai and Mohave Counties changed its name to Yavapai-Mohave Council (#012). In 1922, the Grand Canyon Council was founded. It merged into Yavapai-Mohave in 1929. The combined councils changed their names to the Northern Arizona Council. In 1934, the council was disbanded and service was taken over by Direct Service.
The Three G Council (#009) was formed in 1943, changing its name to the Copper Council in 1962. In 1977, the Copper Council merged into the Theodore Roosevelt Council (#010). In 1993, the Theodore Roosevelt Council reformed into Grand Canyon Council (#010).