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 […]
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In 2017, the Utah National Parks Council demonstrated how Scouting is striving and thriving. As the #1 large council in the Boy Scouts of America, we excelled in almost every area of performance. More people than ever are camping at our facilities, enjoying the benefits of outdoor experiences. In serving our chartered partner, we consistently exceeded […]
Pathway to Priesthood: Scouting Promotes Leadership, Citizenship, and Priesthood Preparation As the longest formal chartered partner of the Boy Scouts of America, Scouting has been a staple in the LDS Church for a long time. The reason the Church has stuck with Scouting is that the program truly promotes the important goals the Church seeks to […]
Three brand new courses will be debuted at the College of Commissioner Science being held in Provo on Sat. April 21, 2018 (Register here). Each of the three new courses fill a need to help inform and train commissioners with three very specific groups of youth – Cub Scouts, LDS Eleven Year Old Scouts, and […]
So, you just got called into the Primary Presidency. Now what? Maybe you are an avid Scouter. Maybe you have had a few sons go through the program. Maybe you know nothing. Wherever you are in your Primary Scouting journey, don’t worry you can learn. As leaders, you can receive revelation and inspiration for the people you […]
Are you a Scouter who has the word Commissioner in your position? Unit Commissioner, District Commissioner, Assistant District Commissioner (ADC), Roundtable Commissioner, or other? The UNPC has a training event coming soon just for you. Registration is now open! If you have never been to a Commissioner College before or maybe it’s been a while, […]
While it may seem strange to start a Cub Scout article with a screen shot from the Aaronic Priesthood Leader Training on lds.org, just stick with me and I’ll show you how it might connect. What is the BCL? Over the last year I have been in a number of Scout meetings where the […]
Are you in the Stake Primary Presidency… Do I have a resource for you! I am very excited about this month’s Thesis Review – written by Launa Nielson of the Wasatch District (Heber Area) in the Utah National Park Council. In only 36 pages she does a great job of outlining the basics of Scouting […]
For many girls who have joined their brothers at Scout events for years, the BSA expanding its program to include girls into Scouting was a big and exciting change. While Scouting has been available to girls through other BSA programs — such as Venturing and Exploring — as of January 15, 2018 through the early […]
Do you love the outdoors? Do you enjoy planning fun activities? Do you LOVE Scouting and have spare time? Well, you are in luck! We are looking for people to be on the CampMaster Corp for Camp Jeremiah Johnson. First of all, what is it? The Campmaster Corp is a committee of Scouters and other […]
Are you looking for a summer job? Are you looking for a job that will help you be better prepared for a mission? Are you a college student struggling to find something meaningful to do this summer? Are you just back from a mission and in need of job prospects? We’ve got an opportunity just […]
* Update – Online College postponed 1 week. You can still register for the next online bachelor track of UNPC Commissioner College. This next set of classes will start Feb 4, 2018 Questions for Commissioners Too busy or to attend the upcoming commissioner colleges? Want more training and information than you already have? Are the […]
How many of you remember the Dr. Seuss Book – The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins? It’s a story about a boy who tries to take off his hat when he bows to the king only to find another hat underneath. He tries and tries and tries over and over until finally after the 500th […]
Champ Camp at the Orem Scout office was a success! This past Saturday, January 20, Scouts took shelter from the snowy weather in our Orem Scout office at Champ Camp to start, continue or finish their pinewood derby cars. With Scouts already hard at work shaping their blocks into cars, the wonderful smell of cut […]
The Utah National Parks Council Scout Choir will be performing this February. Every young man, father, and adult leader is invited to join the choir, which is led by former BYU Choral Professor, Arden Hopkin. Click Here to Sign Up for the Scout Choir Please include your email address. Next Performance: The University of […]
Men and Women – Different not Better. That is the actual name of the Commissioner College course CED 724. I attended this class at the college in St. George in Sept of 2017. It’s being offered again in American Fork at the Commissioner College on Jan 20, 2018. It’s just one of the many classes […]
This year’s Pine Wood Derby is coming up, are you ready? If this is your first time doing the Pine Wood Derby or you just need a little extra help building your car, come to the Orem Scout shop for free help on Saturday, January 20th 2018. This free, drop-in any time you can, event will help Scouts […]
As 2017 comes to a close let’s take a quick look back at the Commissioner Colleges held in 2017 in the Utah National Parks Council. In 2017 we held 4 Commissioner Colleges – one each in American Fork, Provo, Spanish Fork and St. George. We also had 4 online courses. As a result of these […]
Book Review Stephen Discovers Treasures of America, I found it is a fun, well written, and engaging book. It is great for elementary aged kids. Its content is enough to spark the interest in the history of America for anyone who reads it. It provides enough detail about each object and place to be appealing, […]
Puzzled on what to get your Scout this year for Christmas? Check out some ideas for the perfect present. Christmas Gifts for Scouts Christmas Gifts perfect for the whole family Eric Dowdle Scout Camp Puzzle Just in time for Christmas, our own Maple Dell Scout Camp will become the face of the season’s best gift to […]