Gallery: Cub Scout Memories
Explore the foundation years where young Scouts build character through fun activities.
Pack Activities
Pinewood Derby races, camping trips, and den meetings build foundational skills.
Achievement Badges
Cubs earn adventure loops and pins through exploration and learning.
Crossing Over
The ceremonial bridge crossing marks advancement to Boy Scouts.
Aiden was inspired to become an Eagle Scout by his second cousin, "Uncle" Tim when he attended Tim Voigt's Captain pinning ceremony at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. Tim is an Eagle Scout and Air Force Officer.
Philmont and Northern Tier
Scouting America offers advanced high adventure experiences for Scouts to hone their outdoor skills, grit, resilience, and leadership. Aiden participated in Mushing Camp, earning Duty to God and Zero Hero recognition. To support his Philmont Crew he trained in National Outdoor Wilderness Readiness and First Aid.
Star & Life
Advanced ranks requiring leadership and service
First Class
Core outdoor and citizenship skills mastered
Scout to Second Class
Building fundamental skills and knowledge
Gallery: Eagle Scout Projects
Eagle projects demonstrate leadership while providing lasting community impact. Granby Elementary is home to the Granby Elementary Gators. Coach Armstrong believes that "Strong Spokes Support the Wheel" and gives back to these youth and his physical education students with energy and vigor. Aiden removed failing racks, created a new design, and nearly tripled the storage capacity in the room for striders and mountain bikes. Recognition is due to Mr. Benham for his design support.
Planning
Aiden scheduled multiple meetings with Coach Armstrong and Mr. Benham to identify needs to create a plan, while researching past projects learning design requirements.
Leadership
With support, Aiden raised all the funds for the project, coordinated volunteers, led the day, and kept a vigilant focus on safety for all volunteers and the beneficiary.
Execution
Over a Saturday and Sunday, the entire project was completed within 1 hour of planned timing, including demolition, haul-away, and clean up.
Reflection
Documenting impact and presenting results to review board
Trail to Eagle: Aiden's Scouting Journey in Photos