Did you know that we, the Utah National Parks Council, produced and maintain two blogs for our amazing Scouting family? That’s right, two blogs that offer support, ideas, resources, and feel-good stories for our readers. The blogs are: The Boy Scout The first blog is The Boy Scout (the one you’re on now). The original […]
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Support Scouting and Become a Unit Commissioner! As you all know, the Council is in the middle of changes – some known, as well as more unknown. Hundreds of Scouters are dedicated to maintaining the quality programs we all know and love. As always, there is a need for dedicated volunteers to support our youth. […]
Have you ever searched for your Scout unit on BeAScout.org? Many families will now be using this website to find a pack, troop or crew near them. You can be in control of what they see about your unit by maintaining your unit’s pin. You want to make sure that you can be found and that basic information is given and that your contact information is correct.
You may have noticed some of the volunteers around the council wearing a new patch: a black circle with a silver fleur de lis that says “Scouting Ambassador.” This group of volunteers is working to make sure all adults and youth who want to keep Scouting into 2020 and beyond can do so. Scouting Ambassadors […]
It’s Friends of Scouting time and it’s easier than ever to support your local Scouts! To simplify the process, we’re running a digital campaign. With your online donation today, you will make a direct difference in the lives of youth. Scouting has helped youth build character and leadership for over 100 years in Utah; you can help us do […]
Did you know that popcorn is the #1 fundraising platform for Scouts? Because of its high success rates and return benefits, Scouts can spend less time fundraising and more time Scouting! We hosted a Trail’s End Popcorn Kickoff on September 25th to get Scouts and their units (packs and troops) started on the right foot […]
As a school club or after school program, Scouting can be used K–12 in any school or through a parent-teacher organization for school children and teens. Through hands-on activities and active learning, Scouting helps youth develop a desire for lifelong learning and high regard for self-improvement, community engagement, and respect for the outdoors. Sharing many of the same goals Scouting, schools, and educators make an ideal team.
The Scout Oath opens with “duty to God,” and the Scout Law finishes with reverence. Duty to God has been a major tenet of Scouting’s philosophy from the founding days
Every August 31st is National Trail Mix Day in the USA, but gorp is my name for the stuff; good old raisins and peanuts. read more about grop and its variations
Last weekend young, eager Scouts attended Camp Maple Dell‘s Mini Scout Camp Adventure where they got to experience a small taste of what it’s like to go to the Council’s premier week-long, Scout camp. Girls and boys were hands on with shooting sports, rock climbing, arts and crafts and just pure adventure. Check out the […]
Scouting offers churches three distinct age-appropriate youth ministry programs Cub Scouting, Scouts BSA, Venturing, all while serving the whole family.
Whether your child is going to school for the first time, or going back at the start of the new year, every parent can relate to the first-day jitters their kids can experience. However, sometimes that case of jitters can turn into serious anxiety for many children. A new school year brings about a lot […]
Does your Cub Scout want to know what it’s like to go to Scout Camp? Now’s their chance! This four-hour Mini Scout Camp Adventure at, Camp Maple Dell, gives Cub Scouts, Webelos, or soon-to-be Scouts a taste of what week-long Scout camp is like. Boys and girls will experience the adventure with hiking, rock climbing, BB guns, […]
In May 2018, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced that they will be launching a new youth initiative in 2020. This means the Church will no longer be a chartered partner with the Boy Scouts of America. However, that doesn’t mean Church members can’t take advantage of the benefits of Scouting for […]
As Scout leaders in the Utah National Parks Council, we wholeheartedly support the Church’s forthcoming initiative for children and youth, which will provide opportunities for “large gatherings and personal development through goals and achievement of goals.” Currently, we are planning how Scouting can complement this inspired initiative. As you—parents and leaders—identify the wide range of […]
Scouting is adventure, family, fun, character, leadership and so much more. In Scouting, boys and girls start with their best-right-now selves and grow into their very best future selves. It’s fun, hands-on learning and achievement that put kids in the middle of the action and prepares them for today – and for life. There have […]
For most of us, Memorial Day is the big kick-off for summer. Many families often make plans go to the lake, or head out on a hike. But Memorial Day is really about so much more than firing up the grill or taking out the boat. Amid the fun family activities you might have planned […]
In support of the Utah National Parks Council, the Utah Warriors Professional Rugby Team would like to invite all Scouting troops, leaders, and their families to celebrate Scout Nights. Come watch and learn about Utah’s newest and richest sports teams with over 11 different countries being represented by the roster. Use the code “BSA” at […]
What’s your plan for 2019? Does your pack have a plan for 2019? Do you have boys who want to continue being a Cub Scout in 2020? Did you know girls can join Cub Scouting and Scouts BSA right now? What about your dens – do they have a plan? Unfortunately, there is NOT a […]
Beginning March 9th, Cub Scout packs will deliver Scouting for Food door hangers like the one below. Join the local Boy Scouts as they help fight hunger statewide by filling a bag with nutritious non-perishable food donations and leaving it outside your front door by 9:00 a.m. on March 16. Scouts will collect bags from 9 am […]