Scouting America Troop 23, Tompkinsville

10/31/2026

Scout spotlight! ⚜️

10/30/2026

The Troop made a stop by the Scout House to check things out! They also took some time to practice their first aid skills and work on plans for their next rank advancements. A little exploring, some hands-on learning, and another step forward on their Scouting journey! ⚜️

10/29/2026

Scouts BSA has released the October 2026 edition of the Eagle Scout leadership service project workbook. The new workbook is shorter and easier to use. It focuses on what a Scout needs to do to complete an Eagle Scout leadership service project.

Download the new workbook at https://www.scouting.org/programs/scouts-bsa/advancement-and-awards/eagle-scout-workbook/

10/28/2026

10/27/2026

10/23/2026

Daily Reflection: The Summit Beyond the Summit
As the Jamboree draws to a close, we prepare to go “back down the mountain.” But the "Elevate" mindset isn't just for West Virginia; it’s for your school, your family, and your hometown, all places where God can use you for His purposes. How will you take this higher way of living home with you? The true “summit” isn't a place on a map, or the place you’ve been camping the last several days — it’s the height of the character you carry in your heart as you carry out your Duty to God. How will you do that as you travel and when you get back home?

10/22/2026

Ever seen a Navy SEAL jump out of a plane?! Nothing like watching these incredible men show off their skills and remind us just how amazing our military is.
Daily Reflection: A Legacy of Light
We have gathered during a historic time for our nation. As we celebrate our shared 250-year history, we can reflect on the light passed down to us by those who came before us - a light of freedom, hope, and the pursuit of all things good. We are the stewards of that flame. Our faith and our Scout Oath and Scout Law call us to be citizens who lead with integrity. How can your actions today be a light that honors the past and illuminates a brighter, kinder future for everyone?

10/22/2026

Daily Reflection: Service as Worship
We often think of "faith" as something we do in a quiet room, but faith is also found in a dish-basin, a “water run” or a trash pickup. When we serve our camp and our troop/crew, we are putting our beliefs into action. Every small act of service to others is a way of saying "Thank You" to God for the opportunities and life we’ve been given – and the Jamboree is certainly a great opportunity! Today, reflect on what small, quiet way you can serve without being asked, and then put your faith into action.

10/22/2026

Daily Reflection: Resilience in the Rain
Rain may fall and mud may rise, but our spirits don't have to sink. In life, we cannot control the weather, but we can control our response to it. Neither can we control other things that we might not like, but, again, we can control our response. There is a sacred strength found in persistence and faith. When things don't go as planned today, look for the lesson or the laugh. Faith is the umbrella that keeps our inner fire dry even when the storms roll in.

10/22/2026

We headed up the hill to see the Jack Link’s Sasquatch statue—because you can’t go to Jamboree without saying hello to the big guy!

Then it was time to try our hand at shooting sports! The range covered over 60 acres with more than 230 stations. 🎯

We also got a glimpse of The Park, the Summit’s incredible skate park. At completion, it was the second-largest continuous skating surface in the world, with over 100,000 square feet of skating space! A skater’s dream!

We learned the Friendship Knot and spent time chatting and laughing with friends.

Daily Reflection: Authenticity (Be Yourself)
It takes bravery to grow to be who you were created to be. In a world that often tells us to "fit in," Scouting encourages us to excel through our unique traits, talents, and God-given gifts. You have a personal and specific “spark” that God has given you and likely the world needs. Don’t dim your light to match the crowd. Elevate your true self; act with honor; and embrace your Duty to God in all that you are and do.⚜️