Thank you for your kind support of Scouting and the young men it serves. Over 56,000 families contributed to the Church’s 2016 “Friends of Scouting Drive” for the Utah National Parks Council. A year has passed, and families may again respond to the First Presidency’s invitation to participate in the annual Friends of Scouting drive […]
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It was the privilege of Lou (my wife) and me to serve this summer on staff at the Thunder Ridge Scout Camp. We were both commissioners who served the troops, leaders, and Scouts who came to the camp. We are from Mesa, Arizona but to get out of the scorching heat – and to help […]
It’s always a bit of surprise to me where discussions of Scouting pop up. Last week it was in the gym. My new workout partner didn’t quite get what we were doing in class, so I asked Melanie, our yoga teacher, to stay after and help him. I mentioned that we both work for BSA, […]
Effective immediately, leaders in the Utah National Parks Council who have completed their online internet advancement can order their advancement awards through our online order form and have them shipped directly to their house or pick them up at their local Council Service Center just in time for their pack meeting or court of honor. […]
We’ve heard you loud and clear – provide more merit badge opportunities year-round! Merit Badge Adventures is just that, a Friday through Saturday adventure at one of our Scout camps that focus on helping youth work on one or more merit badges! Troops can now combine their monthly campout with merit badge work – no […]
In the March-April 2017 issue of the Advancement News, they discussed the “Process of Counseling.” In that article, they mentioned the role that the “Application For Merit Badge” (aka the “Blue Card”) plays in the overall merit badge earning process. This follow-up article will deal more directly with some of the specific areas of the […]
This post contains updated dates, as of August 10, 2017. Scout leaders, get ready for Summer climbing and rappelling trips now. This exciting part of Scouting comes with great risk, so BSA has training to get you safe and ready. To take youth climbing, rappelling or canyoneering, this certification is required by BSA before you leave on your adventure. Dates: September […]
Scouting unites youth across the entire globe by giving them a common goal, personal development. Scouts in every country wear the purple world crest, an emblem of unity and a symbol that no matter the location, Scouting is a worldwide brotherhood. This week at Tifie Scout Camp, Scouters were reminded of this sacred bond by […]
Dejame contarte una historia. Hay una leyenda Cherokee sobre el ritual que un muchacho tuvo que pasar para ser considerado un hombre. El padre llevó al niño al bosque por la noche y lo sentó en un muñón. Luego le vendó los ojos. Le dijo que no se moviera o que pidiera ayuda o que […]
If you haven’t been to Beaver High Adventure Base, then I am sorry. It truly is an alpine paradise tucked away, high within Fishlake National Forest. I had the great opportunity to visit camp up at Beaver last week. Luckily, I made it in time, as it was the last day of their last week […]
The bridge is the first sign that we are almost back. It is one of those bridges that somehow seems older than the land surrounding it. Sometimes I wonder what came first, Tifie Scout Camp or the bridge. My guess would be the bridge. The bridge is the welcome mat of Tifie and stands at […]
Since Lord Baden-Powell’s first campout on Brownsea Island, the outdoors has been an important part of Scouting. Fun things happen on campouts, and they can be a place where advancement occurs. However because LDS eleven-year-old Scouts may participate in only three one-night camps a year, these Scouts can only advance to the Second Class Rank. […]
I’m sorry if your troop or pack won’t be going to summer camp this summer. I truly am. But that doesn’t mean that you won’t be able to keep the OUTING in SCOUTING. Let’s use the summer time to plan events that will interest and excite the boys. Wait… wasn’t that Baden-Powell’s original idea. How […]
When I started working at Tifie Scout Camp, our Ranger, Brent, told me to take time to fall in love with the stars again. I have spent a lot of time thinking about what he meant (and looking at the stars). In a way he was inviting me to look at something that I am […]
Today nearly 24,000 Scouts and Venturers will arrive at the Bechtel Summit Reserve for the 17th National Jamboree. Our blogging team arrives there tomorrow and you can follow our stories at voiceofscouting.org. But for now, know that excitement is in the air as Scouts are unpacking for the adventure of a lifetime. As part of their […]
In May, Mt Nebo District Roundtable featured guest speaker, Alan Rogers who is a Senior Safety Manager in LDS Loss Prevention Church Risk Management and is a Great Salt Lake Council Risk Management Committee Member. He began by asking us to consider a four step plan to improve safety (see right). Then he build his presentation around […]
Currently I am serving as a Commissioner on the camp staff at the Thunder Ridge Scout Camp near Parowan, Utah. Camp is not a new experience for me. I have been doing it for years and in many different camps through the West. Although each camp has had its unique features, most of them are […]
Even since the early years of Scouting, retaining older youth provides a challenge. There are many reasons why boys decide to quit Scouting. Many want to be with their peers and, for the most part, Boy Scout troops lack a good peer environment for high-school-aged boys. Other boys may get bored with the program around the […]
Growing up, I lived very close to my elementary school, so every weekday I found myself walking to school. My mom told me it was good for me, but I was not a fan. I walked to and from school every day, head down, feet moving as quickly as possible.This was my routine for many […]
Are you wanting a sense of unity within your group without having to break your budget? Great news! The Utah National Parks Council is currently have a blowout sale on its Activity Uniform shirts. According to Scouting.org, The Boy Scouts of America has always been a uniformed body. Its uniforms help to create a sense […]