Joleen Steel

Parenting Let Boys be Boys

Building Grit in Boys

“I can do it.” These simple words carry an incredible weight, shaping character and preparing young boys to navigate life’s inevitable challenges. In an age where instant gratification and constant comfort are readily available, instilling grit and resilience in our sons has never been more important.
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Matt Gidney

Leadership Troop Adventures History

A Modern Corps of Discovery: Leadership and Brotherhood Forged on the Missouri River

“Twenty more miles,” Caleb murmured, feeling the weight of each stroke. The Missouri River stretched endlessly ahead, and he wasn’t sure how much more his arms—or spirit—could take. He looked over at Ricky, First Officer of the expedition, whose own strength and resolve seemed to bolster everyone’s spirits. Together, ...
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Matt Gidney

Mentoring

Guiding Generations: Paul, Timothy, and the Power of Mentorship

“For this reason I have sent to you Timothy, my son whom I love, who is faithful in the Lord.” - 1 Corinthians 4:17 The story of Paul and Timothy is more than ancient history; it’s a timeless tale of mentorship, love, and a legacy that reaches through the ages to inspire us today. Paul’s relationship with Timothy was ...
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Matt Gidney

Mentoring Service Leadership

Daniel Boone Base Camp 2024 - Raising Servant Leaders

What originally started as a Trail Life kick-off event back in 2013 has grown and matured, much like Trail Life as a ministry. The first Daniel Boone Base Camp in 2013 hosted 119 Trailmen. Over the past ten years, it has expanded as Troops from across the Northeast gather to kick off the program year. This year, ...
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Press Release

Trail Life is Fostering Faith and Outdoor Adventure For Boys and Dads

Eric Inman vividly recalls the moment he first heard about Trail Life USA. It was 2014, and he was sitting in a packed church when a promotional video for Trail Life started to play. “Mirielle, my wife, nudged me with an elbow,” he recalls, “A Trail Life Troop was coming to Denton Bible Church. We knew nothing about ...
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Press Release

Trail Life USA honors fallen 9/11 heroes by instilling honor and patriotism in America’s boys

September 11, 2001, was a monumental tragedy for the United States of America. Millions of people watched terrorists destroy the Twin Towers in shock and horror. On that terrible day, people all across the nation gathered together to mourn what was lost, as well as celebrate the heroic actions of first responders as ...
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Press Release

In The News

Trail Life Troop in Oklahoma Serves Local Community Recovering From a Devastating Tornado

Mark Hancock, CEO: ‘Boys were designed by their Creator to be doers’
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Press Release

In The News

No longer an 'alternative,' Trail Life gets more looks with latest Scouting announcement

Every time the organization formerly known as the Boy Scouts makes the news, Mark Hancock knows he’s going to get some phone calls.
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Press Release

In The News

Trail Life USA Partners to Bring 'Adventure Zone' Experience to Ark Encounter

Adventure Zone featured at The Answers Homeschool Experience which hosted over 30,000 people from across America
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