High Desert Council, Scouting America

06/16/2026

July 8th 6:30-8 PM via Zoom

Join us online for a fun and informative Mission Popcorn Kickoff! This Zoom session is designed just for our younger Scouts and their families to get excited and prepared for this year’s popcorn adventure. EVERY UNIT MUST HAVE A REPRESENTATIVE FOR BONUS COMMISSION!

We’ll cover:
How the popcorn sale works
Tips and goals from Mission control
Fun challenges and rewards
How Scouts can safely and confidently sell popcorn
Q&A for parents and Scouts

Put on your Space gear and get ready to launch into this season's sale! Whether you're brand new to popcorn or a returning seller, this session will help you gear up for a successful campaign.

Who Should Attend:
EVERYONE AND ANYONE THAT WOULD LIKE TO SHARE AND LEARN ABOUT THIS FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY. Even if your popcorn kernal is unavailable send a parent, another leader, co-kernal from your unit to get credit towards your extra bonus!!

Not a unit that has sold in the past or in the last year??? Get some information on how we can help get you set up and how you may qualify for 100% credit on popcorn!

Location:
Zoom –https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82637261952?pwd=tuaIqbzAl5ncK33Q3SUfuBx7hV0aaT.1

06/15/2026

📣 Mark Your Calendars!

🍂 2026 National Fall Scouts BSA Membership Recruitment Kick-Off

📅 Wednesday, July 22, 2026
🕗 8:00 PM ET | 7:00 PM CT | 6:00 PM MT | 5:00 PM PT

🚀 Join Scouts BSA unit leaders, volunteers, and council staff from across the country for an exciting, high-energy webinar focused on growing Scouting this fall!

💡 Learn proven recruitment strategies
🤝 Collaborate with fellow Scouting leaders
🎯 Gain practical tools and fresh ideas
🌟 Leave inspired and ready to strengthen Scouting in your community

📧 An official email invitation and registration information will be sent to volunteers and staff in the coming days.

🔗 Register here:
https://scouting-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ser5MsuBQxiRx62pTai9Bg

06/14/2026

REGISTRATION CLOSES TONIGHT! - Packs should register their youth and at least two adult leaders also need to register. If any girls are attending - the packs must provide at least one female leader. https://scoutingevent.com/573-114592 #

Webelos Week in the Woods is designed to help make sure each Webelos and Arrow of Light Scout is prepared to join a troop in the coming months. Confidence they have all the skills necessary when they cross the bridge is key to any successful crossover.

Participants will experience adventure and practice Scout skills, as they earn some rank requirements. They will also make new friends while learning what the older program is all about. This camping experience will have everybody ready to take the next step in their Scouting adventure. Activities will include archery, BB guns, and other fun "stuff".

06/13/2026

ORDERS CLOSE TOMORROW !!! PLACE YOUR ORDERS NOW!!

🇺🇸 Hail to all! To honor and recognize America's 250th Anniversary - the High Desert Council announces that it has approved the creation of three Special Council Shoulder Patches (CSP) to commemorate this historic event. These beautiful patches will serve as a reminder of this important date in our nation’s history. 🇺🇸

🇺🇸These CSP’s reveal the official America 250 Ribbon logo along with the years (1776-2026) as the two American Flags are drawn apart. The Council name is proudly displayed on its own stars and stripes ribbon🇺🇸.

🇺🇸Above the flags are the words “Continuing the Journey” which signifies the ongoing 250-year endeavor of our nation in establishing and maintaining a self-governing body based on the ideals and principles established by our Founding Fathers and stated in the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution. Famously described as the "American Experiment"🇺🇸

🇺🇸Show your patriotism on this 250th year of America by ordering yours today as they will only be available on a pre-order basis for short time so that you can display them on your Uniform for the rest of this year. 🇺🇸

These CSP’s can be purchased separately for $8.00 each or as a set of three for ($21.00) Patches can be shipped for a nominal fee or picked up at either of the council offices when they arrive. Order here https://www.scoutingamericahighdesertcouncil.org/category/category-page.

06/13/2026

Come out to Chihuahua's Stadium in El Paso for Scout fun at the Baseball field. Register as a unit to be seated together! For more information on how to register - visit https://scoutingevent.com/573-116349

06/12/2026

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE FALL 2026 CAMPOREE!!

06/11/2026

REGISTRATION CLOSES ON 6/14 (THIS SUNDAY)

Webelos Week in the Woods is designed to help make sure each Webelos and Arrow of Light Scout is prepared to join a troop in the coming months. Confidence they have all the skills necessary when they cross the bridge is key to any successful crossover.

Participants will experience adventure and practice Scout skills, as they earn some rank requirements. They will also make new friends while learning what the older program is all about. This camping experience will have everybody ready to take the next step in their Scouting adventure.

Activities will include archery, BB guns, and other fun "stuff". For more information - visit https://scoutingevent.com/573-114592 #

06/11/2026

Is your troop still looking for fun stuff to do this summer? Check out some activities planned for Gorham Scout ranch this summer? Units can camp for free while their Scouts participate in the activities. Each activity has separate registration - check out the links below for more details.

Fun Shoot Weekend - https://scoutingevent.com/573-115881
ATV Weekends - https://scoutingevent.com/573-115391
COPE Weekend - https://scoutingevent.com/573-115472

06/11/2026

Join us for the 2026 Wood Badge Class! The class will take place at Gorham Scout over two weekends - August 28-30 and September 12-13. You must attend both weekends! For more information - https://scoutingevent.com/573-108087

Wood Badge is the advanced leadership course for adult leaders across all programs, including Cub Scouting, Scouts BSA, and Venturing. Its benefits reach far beyond Scouting. Participants are guided by a dedicated team of highly experienced Scouters who encourage growth, collaboration, and success throughout the course.

Through interactive sessions, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of Scouting’s aims and methods and learn how to strengthen and improve the program at the unit level. You’ll also discover tools and resources that support you not only in Scouting, but in your professional and personal life. Many leaders find that the leadership and team-building skills gained through Wood Badge translate directly to their careers.

Another lasting benefit is the network you build—connections with fellow Scouters from across the region who become trusted resources, mentors, and friends.

06/10/2026

Many units schedule their annual planning meetings over the summer to lay out a schedule for the next year. Be sure to check out the resources online to help you plan your best year yet!

The Adventure Plan, or TAP, is your go-to website for planning safe, fun, and unforgettable Scout outings. Using six steps called Waypoints, TAP guides you through everything from weighing options and handling logistics to creating itineraries and reflecting on your adventures.

With links to Scouting resources and a full Resources section, it makes answering “how do we…” questions easier than ever. Every Scout and leader should have this tool in their toolkit. Make your next outing smoother and help your Scouts truly “Be Prepared.”

Check it out here: https://www.scouting.org/outdoor-programs/tap/