Draft 1 Cub Scouts Take On STEM

December 24, 2025 | Greater LA Scouting, Scouting America

Engineering, Enchantment & Exploration: Cubs Take on STEM!

On Sunday, December 7, Metro Packs 2131, 738, and 130 teamed up for a STEM Nova adventure! Scott Carrano and his trusty family assistants guided the Cubs through the STEM Nova Swing! award, exploring pulleys, levers, and the basics of engineering.

The Lions and Tigers weren’t left out—they tackled Gizmos and Gadgets to explore motion and force, and picked up a few tricks up their sleeves in Curiosity, Intrigue, and Magical Mysteries. The day ended with a marshmallow catapult battle and a magical show that had everyone cheering.

Two Cubs are now qualified to launch their STEM Super Nova projects, while the youngest Cubs from Pack 738 were able to use their newfound magic skills for their own Pack’s holiday meeting presentations. Science, fun, and a little enchantment—Cubs took it all on and conquered it!

Cub Scouting offers a whole new world to young people, including these amazing STEM activities! Way to go, Cub Scouts!

Join Us in Celebrating Our 2025 Honorees!

We are pleased to invite you to the Annual Recognition Dinner on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at the Quiet Cannon. This special evening brings our Scouting community together to honor individuals who exemplify leadership, service, and unwavering dedication to our youth.

This evening, we will be celebrating our amazing Silver Beavers, National Outstanding Eagle Scout Awardees, and also Class of 2025 Eagle Scouts, over 345 young leaders who represent the highest ideals of Scouting.

We invite our community to help ensure that every member of the Class of 2025 Eagle Scouts can attend this celebration. Attendance for Eagle Scouts is made possible through the generosity of event sponsors. If you are unable to attend the dinner, we invite you to consider supporting Eagle Scout attendance through a sponsorship. Your support allows these new Eagles to be recognized alongside the Scouters who helped guide their journey and affirms our shared commitment to investing in the next generation of leaders.

Together, we can ensure that every Eagle Scout is honored in the way this milestone deserves.

Join us for a night of fellowship, celebration, and gratitude as we honor the remarkable Scouters who continue to make a lasting difference in our communities.

Registration is NOW OPEN!

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Reception: 6:00 PM

Dinner Program: 7:00 PM

Quiet Cannon – Banquet Hall

901 Bella Verde Dr., Montebello, CA 90640

Eagle Scout Excellence Opens Doors to College Scholarships

The excellence developed by youth who commit their time, effort, and leadership to Scouting does not go unnoticed. Across the country, colleges, universities, and organizations recognize the achievement of earning the rank of Eagle Scout by offering scholarships designed specifically to support these outstanding young leaders as they pursue higher education.

Belcher Foundation Eagle Scout Scholarship

Eagle Scouts in the Greater Los Angeles Scouting may apply for the Belcher Foundation Eagle Scout Scholarship. This scholarship supports Eagle Scouts planning to attend a four-year college or university immediately following high school graduation.

Total Award: $7,000 over two years
Distribution: $3,500 for the first year, renewable for a second year
Renewal Requirements:
Completion of at least 24 college credits
Minimum college GPA of 2.5

This scholarship reflects the community’s commitment to investing in local youth who exemplify Scouting values.

National Eagle Scout Association (NESA) Scholarships

The National Eagle Scout Association (NESA) offers several highly competitive scholarships, including awards of up to $50,000.

Application Window is Now Open: December 1, 2025 – January 31, 2026
Eligibility Requirement: Applicants must be members of NESA
5-year membership: $100
Lifetime membership: $500
A 15% discount is available if you join within six months of your Eagle Board of Review

Now is the time for eligible Eagle Scouts to apply.

Eagle Scout Alumni Association of Alpha Phi Omega

The Eagle Scout Alumni Association of Alpha Phi Omega offers scholarships ranging from $2,000 to $5,000. These awards recognize Eagle Scouts who demonstrate:

Active participation in school
Continued involvement in Scouting
Meaningful community service
A strong commitment to Leadership, Friendship, and Service

Additional Scholarships

Earning the rank of Eagle Scout is more than a personal milestone; it is a powerful credential that opens doors to educational opportunities nationwide. Eagle Scouts and their families are encouraged to explore these scholarships early and take full advantage of the recognition they have earned through Scouting.

Make an Impact Before the Year Ends

Your generosity at year’s end helps shape what Scouting can accomplish in the year ahead. A gift to Greater LA Scouting keeps Scouting affordable, supports camperships for families who need assistance, and strengthens local units so every Scout has the opportunity to learn, grow, and lead.

Your investment also supports the volunteers who bring Scouting to life and ensures our camp properties remain safe, welcoming, and ready for adventure. This work is especially important as we prepare to reopen Camp Cherry Valley and look ahead to another summer at Hubert Eaton Scout Reservation, continuing to invest in the places where Scouts build confidence, character, and lifelong skills.

Your gift today can help

$26 supports essential supplies for training and programs
$100 provides hands-on program materials so Scouts can learn outdoor skills
$250 strengthens volunteer development across our units
$750 helps maintain safe, high-quality camp properties for all youth
$2,500 ensures transformative Scouting experiences so more youth can join and thrive

Gifts made by December 31 are tax-deductible and help ensure Greater LA Scouting begins the new year strong and ready to serve.

Donate Now

Calling All Eagle Scouts from the Class of 2025!

The Greater Los Angeles Scouting Eagle Scout Association is now accepting applications for the Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award. This prestigious award honors Scouts for their outstanding Eagle Scout service projects, a cornerstone of earning the rank of Eagle Scout.

Key Details:

Eligibility: Eagle Scout Class of 2025
Deadline: Friday, January 2, 2026

Learn more about the NESA Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year

Download the nomination form

Submit your nomination here

Don’t miss the opportunity to gain recognition for your impactful project and inspire others with your leadership and service!

Scouting for Everyone: An Inclusion Forum for Growing Membership & Building Belonging

Join us January 16–17, 2026, at the Cushman Watt Scout Center for Scouting for Everyone, an inspiring and practical forum designed to help create a more inclusive, welcoming, and thriving Scouting experience for all.

Whether you’re an employee, volunteer, or passionate supporter, this two-day event will equip you with the tools and insights to grow membership by embracing diversity, breaking down barriers, and fostering a true sense of belonging in every unit and council. The $100 conference fee includes meals, workshops, program materials, a special event neckerchief, and a commemorative patch.

Discover real-world strategies, hear impactful stories, and learn how to ensure every young person and family feels seen, heard, valued, and respected in Scouting. Because when everyone is welcomed, Scouting grows stronger.

Let’s build a movement where everyone belongs, because Scouting is for Everyone.

A Discussion with Rich Pfaltzgraff, NESA President

Join us for a webinar on Sunday, January 11, 2026, 3:30 PM, featuring Richard Pfaltzgraff, President of the National Eagle Scout Association (NESA). Rich will lead an open discussion on topics related to the National Eagle Scout Association, and we want your input to help guide the topics and questions that we will focus on as they relate to NESA. The NESA Vice President will join Rich in the discussion.

To help guide our planning for the event, we are asking you to submit questions that you have focused on NESA.

You may submit your questions at any time between now and midnight Eastern Time on January 3, 2026. Submit your questions here.