by Vanguard Contributor | May 10, 2023 | News From The Field, Uncategorized
By Mark Blackhurst, Circle 10 Council On April 14 and 15, 2023, 150 members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints met at Camp James Ray (Circle Ten Council, BSA, Dallas, Tx) for an overnight family encampment. Many of those participating are currently...
by Vanguard Contributor | Jul 29, 2022 | News From The Field
It’s Never Too Late to Fly [Published by permission from the “Saints and Scouts” newsletter] In January 2020 Ruben Gonzales was reflecting on his incredible experience trekking through the backcountry at Philmont Scout Ranch. He had been involved...
by Vanguard Contributor | Feb 21, 2022 | News From The Field
Avonlea and Naomi grew up in a Scouting family, but their first experience with Scouts BSA was in Okinawa, Japan. “I grew up going to Philmont with my Dad and watching my brothers earn badges at courts of honor,” explained 16-year-old Naomi. “But I...
by Matt McIff | Jan 16, 2022 | News From The Field, Uncategorized
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...
by Neal Robison | Nov 14, 2021 | News From The Field, Uncategorized
News From the Field:4 Generations of Eagles Troop 702 in the San Diego Imperial Council recently awarded the rank of Eagle Scout to Zach Bishop. What made the evening even more interesting was the fact that Zach was another in a long line of Eagle Scouts in his...
by Neal Robison | Sep 9, 2021 | News From The Field, Uncategorized
This summer, Troop 149 of the Mountain West Council enjoyed what Scoutmaster Matthew Garnette called an “epic Scout camp” at Camp Morrison. The troop earned several awards while having an incredible time. They earned the “Bull of the Woods”...
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