MIRACLE AT QUAIL CREEK

MIRACLE AT QUAIL CREEK

OK, so “miracle” is a little bit of a stretch, but the experience was quite serendipitous and perhaps, I believe, some providence. This year, the Scouts of the Spanish Trails District selected the theme: “Scouting without Borders” for their Spring camporee at Quail...
Scouting Interfaith Hike

Scouting Interfaith Hike

Scouting Interfaith Hike Scouts from the Spanish Trails District of the Crossroads of the West Council met on a Saturday morning in December for an Interfaith hike.  Scouts and Leaders assembled and visited 4 different churches and learned about different beliefs and...
The Reflection Interview

The Reflection Interview

The Reflection Interview The interview requirement for any youth award is an important part of assessing their progress and development.  In Scouting, the Scoutmaster Conference is an important part of the requirements for any rank advancement.  Similarly, the...
Scouting Message to Moms

Scouting Message to Moms

A Scouting Message to Moms Everywhere… As we have continued our involvement and journey in Scouting and while trying to recruit or help other families do the same, I have encountered two very common concerns about Scouting expressed mostly by mothers of young...