Editing Scouting in Arizona (section)

==Today==
There are two Boy Scouts of America (BSA) local councils in Arizona, and other multi-state councils that serve portions of Arizona:

===Catalina Council===
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 | chiefscout       = Don Riegger, Jr. CPA<ref name="BOD">{{Cite web |title=Board of Directors |url=https://catalinacouncil.org/about/board |access-date=2022-07-01 |website=Catalina Council}}</ref>
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'''Catalina Council, BSA''' serves the southeastern portion of Arizona, from [[Ajo, Arizona]] to the [[US-Mexico border]] in the south, and all the way east to the [[New Mexico]] border.  Catalina Council is headquartered in [[Tucson, Arizona]], has two Districts, and two camps.

In 1920, the Tucson Council (#011) was formed, changing its name to Catalina Council (#011) in 1922. The [[Cochise County]] Council (#008), founded in 1922, merged with the Catalina Council in 1963.<ref name="CSP Book"/>

====Districts====
[[File:Double V Scout Ranch.jpg|thumb|left|Double V Scout Ranch's gateway]]The council is divided into districts which serve Scouting units directly.
* Cochise District – Santa Cruz, Cochise, and eastern portion of Pima Counties
* Sky Islands District – Southern Pinal County and western Pima County

====Camps====
[[File:Double V Scout Ranch (Arizona).jpg|thumb|The "Indian Chief's" profile ''(above windmill)'' on Cat Mountain, overlooking Double V Scout Ranch]]
* '''Camp Lawton Scout Camp''' has been leased from the National Forest Service since 1921 and has been continuously operated by the  Catalina Council. It is located in the Santa Catalina mountains outside of Tucson, Arizona.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Camp Lawton |url=http://www.catalinacouncil.org/outdoorprograms/camp-lawton-2/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120818075156/http://www.catalinacouncil.org/outdoorprograms/camp-lawton-2/ |archive-date=August 18, 2012 |access-date=2014-03-03 |publisher=Catalinacouncil.org |df=mdy-all}}</ref>
* '''Double V Scout Ranch''' is located on South Kinney Road six miles (10&nbsp;km) southwest of Tucson, near [[Tucson Mountains|Tucson Mountain Park]]'s Cat Mountain. The {{convert|360|acre|0|adj=on}} ranch was acquired on a long-term lease from the [[Bureau of Land Management]] in 1969. It is used for both Cub Scout and Boy Scout camping and events. Improvements include a large stone [[Ramada (shelter)|ramada]] equipped with picnic tables, restrooms, and water misters for cooling. The ranch also has an [[Olympic-size swimming pool]]. A natural formation on the northwest side of adjacent Cat Mountain visible from the ranch is called the "Indian chief" because of its strong resemblance to an Indian's profile. Scenes from the 1970s television series ''[[Petrocelli]]'' were filmed at the ranch.
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===Grand Canyon Council===
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 | chiefscout2      = Jacob R. Benyi (01/2020 – Current)<ref name="auto" />
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 | chiefscout3      = Andy Price (10/2018 – Current)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Directory – Grand Canyon Council |url=https://www.grandcanyonbsa.org/directory/#office-staff |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200815163054/https://www.grandcanyonbsa.org/directory/#office-staff |archive-date=2020-08-15 |access-date=2020-08-25}}</ref>
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The '''Grand Canyon Council''' serves Scouts in Arizona and [[New Mexico]], offering Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA to boys and girls ages 5 through 18. Additionally ages 14 through 21 can be involved with Venturing, a high adventure outdoor program or in ''Learning for Life'', a career-based program.<ref name="grandcanyon">{{Cite web |date=2014-01-01 |title=Home |url=http://www.grandcanyonbsa.org |access-date=2014-03-03 |publisher=Grandcanyonbsa.org}}</ref>

In 1916, the [[Globe Council]] was founded, ending in 1919. In 1925, the [[Verde Council]] (#0715) was founded. It merged into the [[Yavapai-Mohave Council]] in 1927.

In 1921, the [[Phoenix Council]] (#010) was founded, changing its name to the [[Maricopa County Council]] (#010) in 1923. The Maricopa County council changed its name to the [[Roosevelt Council]] in 1924. In 1922, the Yavapai District was founded, changing its name to the [[Yavapai & Mohave Counties Council]] (#012) in 1924. In 1926, Yavapai and Mohave Counties changed its name to Yavapai-Mohave Council (#012). In 1922, the Grand Canyon Council was founded. It merged into Yavapai-Mohave in 1929. The combined councils changed their names to the [[Northern Arizona Council]]. In 1934, the council was disbanded and service was taken over by [[Direct Service]].<ref name="CSP Book" />

The [[Three G Council]] (#009) was formed in 1943, changing its name to the [[Copper Council]] in 1962. In 1977, the Copper Council merged into the Theodore Roosevelt Council (#010). In 1993, the Theodore Roosevelt Council reformed into Grand Canyon Council (#010).<ref name="CSP Book">{{Cite book |last1=Hook |first1=James |url=https://www.angelfire.com/tx6/patch/cspbook.html |title=An Aid to Collecting Selected Council Shoulder Patches with Valuation |last2=Franck |first2=Dave |last3=Austin |first3=Steve |year=1982}}</ref> Note that this is unrelated to [[Theodore Roosevelt Council]] (#386), previously known as Nassau County Council, located in New York. That Council took their current name in 1997.

====Organization====
In 2017, Grand Canyon Council underwent a realignment, reducing the number of districts to six Community Districts.<ref>Joint 5/9/18 statement from LDS & BSA: "The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Boy Scouts of America have been partners for more than 100 years. The Scouting program has benefited hundreds of thousands of Latter-day Saint boys and young men, and BSA has also been greatly benefited in the process. We jointly express our gratitude to the thousands of Scout leaders and volunteers who have selflessly served over the years in Church-sponsored Scouting units, including local BSA districts and councils. In this century of shared experience, the Church has grown from a U.S.-centered institution to a worldwide organization, with a majority of its membership living outside the United States. That trend is accelerating. The Church has increasingly felt the need to create and implement a uniform youth leadership and development program that serves its members globally. In so doing, it will be necessary for the Church to discontinue its role as a chartered partner with BSA. We have jointly determined that, effective on December 31, 2019, the Church will conclude its relationship as a chartered organization with all Scouting programs around the world. Until that date, to allow for an orderly transition, the intention of the Church is to remain a fully engaged partner in Scouting for boys and young men ages 8–13 and encourages all youth, families, and leaders to continue their active participation and financial support. While the Church will no longer be a chartered partner of BSA or sponsor Scouting units after December 31, 2019, it continues to support the goals and values reflected in the Scout Oath and Scout Law and expresses its profound desire for Scouting's continuing and growing success in the years ahead."</ref>
Districts are:
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'''Districts'''
* Central District
* Gila River District – Ahwatukee, Casa Grande, Chandler, Maricopa, Tempe, South Phoenix, and Yuma.<ref>{{Cite web |title=About Us and Scouting |url=https://gilariver.grandcanyonbsa.org/about-us-and-scouting/}}</ref>
* Lost Dutchman District
* Ponderosa District – Prescott, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, Verde Valley, Williams, Flagstaff, Winslow, Holbrook, Page.
* Pinnacle Peak District
* Sonoran Sunset District
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====Camps====
* '''Camp Raymond''' is located {{convert|30|mi|km}} outside of [[Flagstaff, Arizona]], between the [[Kaibab National Forest]] and the [[Coconino National Forest]], along the rim of [[Sycamore Canyon]]. Camp Raymond has 18 campsites and offers a variety of program areas, including Boy Scout Resident Camp during the summer, with 9 program areas and 31 merit badges. For older Scouts, Camp Raymond offers C.O.P.E, Climbing, and Mountain Biking.  The camp is named after Dr. R.O. Raymond, one of the first doctors in Flagstaff, Arizona, and the founder of the Raymond Educational Foundation. Dr. Raymond, along with many other community leaders, had the idea to create a permanent summer camp in northern Arizona. The {{convert|160|acre|km2|adj=on}} site was purchased in April 1964 for $200 an acre. A Camp Development Committee was formed under the leadership of William Preston as soon as the purchase was finalized. They worked quickly to resolve water and sanitation concerns and opened the camp in the summer of 1964.  The next big push for development at Camp Raymond was in the 1970s, when the Ranger house and Quartermaster-Trading Post building were constructed. The Handicraft shed and handicap shower facilities were added in 1988, the pool in 1990 and a lake in 2009.  Today, Camp Raymond has 18 campsites, each with a wash stand, latrine, cooking area, picnic tables, and running water. Camp Raymond is available for Boy Scout Troops and Cub Scout Packs for Troop Camping, Family Camping and District Camporees. Camp Raymond has an Archery Range and Shooting Range, including rifle and shotgun skeet ranges.<ref name="campraymond">{{cite web |title=Camp Raymond - High Altitude, High Tech, High Adventure Scouting |url=https://www.campraymond.org/ |website=Camp Raymond |publisher=Grand Canyon Council |access-date=19 June 2024 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20240326184536/https://www.campraymond.org/ |archive-date=March 26, 2024 |language=en-us |url-status=live}}</ref>
* '''Camp Geronimo''' – Located between [[Payson, Arizona]] and [[Pine, Arizona]], near the [[Mogollon Rim]]. Camp Geronimo recently celebrated its 50th year at the camp's current location at the confluence of [[Webber Creek, Arizona|East and West Webber Creeks]]. It incorporates the former Spade Ranch house along with extensive camping and recreational facilities. Camp Geronimo is owned and operated by the Grand Canyon Council.

:Camp Geronimo sits on {{convert|200|acre|km2}} of forest and meadows, and is surrounded by over {{convert|5,000|acre|km2}} of ponderosa pine forest at the edge of the [[Colorado Plateau]]. It primarily serves as a one-week summer camp for Scouts BSA, but also has limited accommodations for families to stay the summer in cabins.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Camp Geronimo Home |url=http://www.doubleknot.com/openrosters/ViewOrgPageLink.asp?LinkKey=6347 |access-date=2014-03-03 |publisher=Doubleknot.com}}</ref>

:The camp has 29 campsites, three chapels, a lake, craft lodge, obstacle course, swimming pool, climbing tower (Temporary), nature lodge, dining hall, rifle range, Low C.O.P.E. program, archery range, and a muzzleloading range. Every area has a department that teaches classes over the summer. Scouts enrolled in the summer program are able to take four classes at the camp, and can earn merit badges with their achievements.

:The Spade Ranch house, located in Camp Geronimo, has been around for over 100 years. Every year during the Scout summer camp, older Scouts participate in high adventure activities. The Spade Ranch house was built by the Spade family on the basis of [[Webber Creek, Arizona|Webber Creek]] just beneath the Mogollon Rim. The Spade Ranch house is also the home to the [[Mogollon Monster]] story, which is a classic traditionally told for every group of campers that come through each week during the summer camp.
* '''R-C Scout Ranch''' is located a half-hour east of Payson. It is the location of '''Cub Scout Resident Camp''' and many training programs. '''R-C Scout Ranch''' is available to Boy Scout Troops and Cub Scout Packs for camping, and offers cabins for winter camping.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Camp Theodore Roosevelt/R-C Scout Ranch Home |url=http://www.grandcanyonbsa.org/OpenRosters/View_Homepage.aspx?orgkey=1263 |access-date=2014-03-03 |publisher=Grandcanyonbsa.org}}</ref>
* The  '''Heard Scout Pueblo''' is located near 20th Street and Baseline Road in [[Phoenix, Arizona]].The '''Heard Scout Pueblo''' hosts the Grand Canyon Council '''Cub Scout Day Camp''' every summer, and offers camping opportunities for Cub Scout Packs and Boy Scout Troops.
* '''Lake Pleasant Camp''' is an aquatics and nature based camp located at the Desert Outdoor Center at [[Lake Pleasant Regional Park|Lake Pleasant]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Parks & Recreation – Maricopa County |url=http://www.maricopa.gov/parks/doc |access-date=2014-03-03 |publisher=Maricopa.gov}}</ref> {{convert|20|mi|km}} north of central Phoenix in Peoria, Arizona.  It is operated in cooperation with the Maricopa County Parks Department.

The Grand Canyon Council also has an [[Order of the Arrow]] lodge, Wipala Wiki #432.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wipala Wiki #432 |url=http://wipalawiki.org}}</ref>

===Great Southwest Council===
{{Main|Great Southwest Council}}

The '''Great Southwest Council''' of the [[Boy Scouts of America]] is headquartered in [[Albuquerque, New Mexico]], and provides [[Scouting]] to youth in northern New Mexico, northeast Arizona, Utah south of the Colorado River, and the Durango and [[Mesa Verde]] areas of Colorado.

===Las Vegas Area Council===
{{Main|Las Vegas Area Council}}
Formerly ''Boulder Dam Area Council'', '''Las Vegas Area Council''' serves Scouts in [[Nevada]], [[California]] and [[Mohave County]], [[Arizona]].

===San Diego-Imperial Council===
{{Main|San Diego-Imperial Council}}

The '''San Diego-Imperial Council''' is headquartered in [[San Diego, California]], and serves youth members and volunteer leaders through [[Scouting|Scout]] units in San Diego and Imperial counties of Southern California, as well as a portion of Arizona. Desert Pacific Council was renamed to San Diego-Imperial Council on January 3, 2005.

===Other Scout associations in Arizona===
* 1st Arizona [[Baden-Powell Scouts]] Rover Troop 30 has established an Adult Scouter Group, a Rover Crew. This is an adult fraternal Scouting organization whose motto is simply "Service". As an organization, they are dedicated to support community projects and Troop 30's programs and equipment. Yet as a fraternal group of Scouters, they enjoy the activity of the "Open Air" and the fun of camping. The Crew believes that they can model the Patrol Method and Leadership Skills they expect their Boy Scout Group and Senior Scout Group to learn.