Although our Council will most likely experience some changes over the next few years, we are still dedicated to maintaining the quality programs we all know and love. As always, we are looking for dedicated volunteers to support our youth. New units that are formed during this time of transition and after 2019 will especially […]
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This Saturday is the Commissioner College in Spanish Fork. Commissioner College is a great opportunity for Commissioners, or any Scouter for that matter, to learn more about the Commissioner roles. Register Here If your current BSA position has the word “Commissioner” in it, there is training at the college for you. If you are thinking […]
An opportunity to attend a live version of the BSA’s updated Youth Protection Training this Saturday, October 13th, in Spanish Fork is being provided by the Black Diamond District. Hopefully, everyone knows the BSA came out with a new version of their mandatory Youth Protection Training back in Feb 2018 and announced that everyone would need to […]
On Saturday, September 29, 2018, the Baden Powell Service Area will sponsor its first Roundtable. It will be held at the UNPC offices in Orem at 10:00 am – anyone is invited to attend. BP Roundtable – download the flyer here to share with others Who/What is the Baden Powell Service Area? As explained in this […]
Families today are busier and more diverse than ever. “The BSA believes we owe it to families to structure our program offerings in a way that fits into their busy lives to deliver character development and values-based leadership training that Scouting promises.” Thus, Family Scouting was introduced. The new Family Scouting program benefits families because […]
There have been a few meetings you might be sorry to have missed lately (3 of them within a 10-day span). There was one hosted by the Wood Badge alumni association on Aug 9th, another at the St George Elks Lodge on Aug 11th and the most recent was on Aug 18th at the Provo […]
Looking for a great inexpensive family activity that takes you outdoors and away from technology and other distractions? Join us September 7-8 at Camp Jeremiah Johnson for the Partner and Pal Campout. Register for this event here! Parents and children will participate together in boats, archery, shooting BB guns, fishing, and climbing a bouldering wall. You will […]
Looking for a way to help fund your child’s Scouting addiction? Trail’s End popcorn sales are back! Sell popcorn to help cover your Scouting costs, whether you sell as a unit or as an individual Scout. Money raising opportunities have been made available for all Scouts and should be taken advantage of. Can LDS Units Sell […]
I’ve heard it said that “The future is what you make of it.” Well, that is certainly true about the future of Scouting in Utah. It will be what the Scouts, the parents, and the Scout leaders decide they want it to be. It will be what we make happen. It can be almost anything […]
Want to pull your hair out when dealing with unit (pack, troop, crew, post, ship) issues? Maybe you don’t have enough support from your leaders or you’re understaffed and overwhelmed with Scouting. What can you do? In this article, we’ll share issues many units face and possible ways to solve them. The ‘Why‘ Yes, it’s […]
So, you are a new leader or have a child who is new to Cub Scouts, now what? Although Cub Scouting can seem daunting, as it is the first step many youth, leaders and parents often take into Scouting, it is well worth it. The skills learned in this program will be the essential building blocks for a […]
I had the pleasure of attending one of Mat Greenfield’s classes during the 2018 University of Scouting. I was impressed with his presentation on “Engaging Parents in Scouting” and couldn’t wait to share it with our readers. This is what he had to say: Parents play a key role in the Scouting community. Often parents […]
It’s almost summer-time, which means your Cubs will be out of school soon and filled with energy to use. Get them out of the house with these great free and discounted activities for Cub Scout-aged youth. They will love exploring the world around them while you save some money and get the kids out of […]
Mother’s Day came two days early for 24 exemplary women Friday evening. Among the honorees of the 2018 Influential Women in Scouting Award there were mothers, educators, camp directors, wood badgers, district leaders and amazing Scouters. See all the awardees here. Sister Dana Wiest of the Primary General Board spoke to these women and their […]
I recently re-watched the LDS Commissioner’s Orientation video narrated by The BSA National Commissioner Charles Dahlquist. If you haven’t watched it or even if you have and it’s been a while, I recommend that all stake leaders watch it. (It only takes about 10 mins) There were a couple of lines specifically that caught my […]
There are many women in Scouting working to help boys grow up to be honorable and valiant men. Some of these women, through their devotion and talent, become mentors and guides for those of us who see how very important this work is and want to make a real difference. Every year the Utah National […]
Utah National Parks Council, BSA Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Yesterday, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Boy Scouts of America announced that beginning in 2020, the Church will no longer charter Scouting units because they will be launching a new program that meets the needs of their increasingly global membership. […]
Today the Boy Scouts of America unveiled the new name of the Boy Scout program, changing it to “Scouts BSA” for older boys and girls ages 11-17 to ensure all youth feel welcome and can see themselves in Scouting. With a scheduled launch on Feb. 1, 2019, boys and girls in separate troops who are […]
Do you have this patch? If you have attended a Commissioner College (live or online) in the Utah National Parks Council since January 2014 you should have received the above patch just for attending. (Usually awarded as part of the closing ceremony) But it is just the start of your UNPC Commissioner College patch. Here […]
In 2017, the Utah National Parks Council demonstrated how Scouting is striving and thriving. As the #1 largest council in the Boy Scouts of America, we excelled in almost every area of performance. More people than ever are camping at our facilities and enjoying the benefits of outdoor experiences. In serving our chartered partner, we consistently […]