When scouting began back in 1910, there was no "Eagle" scout rank. The "Eagle" scout rank began as a sort of "supper Merit Badge" along with the Star and Life Ranks of today. In fact at the beginning, Robert S. S. Baden-Powell, the British founder of worldwide Scouting, planned to
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The requirements for eagle scout have always undergone change since the beginning of the Boy Scout movement. It evolved from a Merit Badge into a full-fledged rank in 1927. Life and Star ranks were also merit badges at the same time. This was about to change. The order of award
Read MoreDuring the proofing of the June 1911 “Official Handbook for Boys”, it stated that the highest award presented to a scout would be “Wolf Scout.” Then two months later when the same handbook was released again in August, the highest award would be the “Eagle Scout.” In 1911, Eagle was
Read MoreThere is nothing like pitching a tent in the cold. The ground is frozen so pounding in tent stakes is somewhat of a challenge. It would be even worst in a blinding snowstorm, but luckily for us, there was no blizzard. Four intrepid young men and five adults braved the
Read MoreThe formal birth of the worldwide Scouting movement is considered to be the first campout, from 1 August through 8 August in 1907, taken by Robert Baden-Powell, at the age of 50, and 20 boys he invited. There seems to be some contention as to whether the number of boys
Read MoreThe Catalina Council has announced via the Frontiersman that Summer camp registration for Camp Lawton is now open! This is your chance to grab a spot and make this summer unforgettable. Don't miss out, reserve today. The summer camp slots begin on May 26th and end in the first week
Read MoreHere is a write-up on a posting from The Frontiersman Newsletter for 01/12/2024 It appears that the Catalina Council is hosting a “rootin' tootin'” adventure at Double V Scout Ranch on February 17, 2024! They are looking for “Cub Scouts from the Ol' Southwest ready to kick up some dust.”
Read MoreGoing Camping? Where? Camping has always been a tradition and fun in scouting, but a couple of pointers can bring your camping experience to a higher level. So, you are planning a camping trip. Where are you going? That may not be as simple as “We’re going here.” You need
Read MoreThis past weekend, Pack 464 conducted a fund-raising event during Art in The Park, alongside our troop. They were selling Trail's End popcorn to the masses. Scott, a Den Leader with the pack setup a booth near one of the entrance venues to the park and caught visitors as they
Read MoreWithin the Coronado National Forest there is a ranch that offers a glimpse into the past while providing all families an opportunity to spend a day in the northeastern flanks of the Huachuca Mountains just outside Sierra Vista. It is an historic site set in a picturesque grassland with oak
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