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Wilderness Survival Tips, Tricks & Tools with Brett Stoffel
Following this week's newscast, the CPC Scouting Expedition welcomes Brett Stoffel of Outdoor Safe and Emergency Response International with his lifesaving tips, tricks, and tools to survive in the great outdoors. Brett’s background includes being an aircraft...
The People Behind the Pinewood Derby Kits
The Pinewood Derby is a huge event for Cub Scouts, but did you know that it is also just as big an event for the people who put the kits together? Every year, Cub Scouts and their families support adults with disabilities by purchasing their official Pinewood Derby...
Strategic Plan Overview Podcast with the CPC Key 3
Our Key 3 (Board Chair Andrew Danner, Council Commissioner Kathleen Jordan and Scout Executive Gary Carroll) is on the CPC Scouting Expedition Podcast to give you an overview of the Cascade Pacific Council's Strategic Plan, which was recently approved by our Board of...
Learn all about Family Scouts BSA Troops
Scouting America troops across the nation, and here in the CPC, participated in a family troop pilot (called a “combined troop” during the pilot) between September 2024 and July 2025. These placed Scouts who were boys and girls in Scouts BSA into a single troop under...
Digital Spanish Handbooks Now Available!
The following Spanish-language versions of Cub Scout and Scouts BSA Handbooks are currently available for purchase on Amazon and Kindle: Lion Handbook Tiger Handbook Wolf Handbook Bear Handbook Webelos Handbook Arrow of Light Scouts BSA Handbook – Girls Scouts...
Jamboree: The Ultimate Scouting Adventure
Following the latest news in the Cascade Pacific Council of Scouting America, we'll chat with the CPC Jamboree Contingent Leader Ed Henson and Staff Advisor Tim Williams about the ultimate Scouting adventure: Jamboree! Chapters: 00:00:00 : Latest CPC News 00:17:43 :...
Eagle Scout Earns Every Merit Badge & then Some
Meet Aaron Abrahamsen, a CPC Eagle Scout who has not only earned our highest rank but also EVERY single merit badge on the docket for a total of 138 plus 7 Silver Palms and 1 Gold Palm. Aaron has also earned the prestigious National Medal for Outdoor Achievement. This...
Trunk-or-Treat Tips & More
Looking to recruit more Scouts? Halloween is a fantastic opportunity to invite Scouts into your unit.
Proof of Scouting’s Lifelong Positive Impact with Eagle Scout Alumnus Rick Collett
The Lifelong Impact of Scouting with Eagle Scout Alumni Rick Collett Meet Rick Collett from Cub Scout Pack 208. Rick is excited to be a Cub Scout dad, Eagle Scout alumnus, and camp staff volunteer this summer! Hear how Scouting has positively impacted his life.Listen...
Join Us for the Butte Creek Roundup!
Celebrate & Support the Largest Council Horse Program in Scouting America at the Butte Creek Roundup! Butte Creek Scout Ranch has a storied history of special outdoor experiences such as horse rides & treks, Wranglers and wild west-themed summer camps that...
Meet Eagle Scout & Veteran David Chetlain
How Scouting Prepared Me for Military Service & Beyond In celebration of Memorial Day, we are honored to bring you Navy Veteran David Chetlain's thoughts on how Scouting teaches grit and resilience prepares today's youth for career and life. You can also read his...