"Scouting offers youth extraordinary opportunities to grow, serve, and experience adventure—especially outdoors. Over the past five years, Scouts in the Crossroads of the West Council have built lasting memories of achievement, belonging, and teamwork through experiences that can’t be replicated elsewhere.

We are grateful for the dedicated adult volunteers who give their time and talents to mentor youth in duty to God, citizenship, and being prepared to help others. Their commitment continues to make a lasting impact on young people and our communities."

"My Scouting journey spans decades, and it began with one Scout leader who believed in me and a program that offered far more than I ever expected. That early experience set the course for my life, teaching me the values of service, leadership, and responsibility. Over time, Scouting became more than an activity—it became part of who I am.

As we celebrate five years of the Crossroads of the West Council, I’m reminded that the impact of Scouting is measured in more than moments or milestones. It’s found in the relationships built, the lessons learned, and the countless miles of impact carried forward into our families, careers, and communities."

"Scouts do many things—and over the past five years, we’ve seen just how far those experiences can carry them. They build, they set goals, they work together, and they discover confidence through purposeful play and shared adventure. Along the way, Scouts go places—physically, mentally, and spiritually—gaining skills and perspective that shape who they become.

These moments are the building blocks of a strong foundation. With it, Scouts are prepared not only to overcome challenges, but to embrace opportunity. For the parents watching with pride, the question isn’t where their Scout will go—but how many miles of impact they will make along the way."