Aaron On Scouting
  • Home
  • Cub Scouting
  • Scouts BSA
  • Venturing
  • Sea Scouting
  • Fun
  • Contact Us
  • Donate Today
Latest Posts
  • [ January 14, 2026 ] Snow day? Check out 5 ideas to keep kids active App Feed - For Leaders
  • [ January 13, 2026 ] Join the discussion at 2 p.m. tomorrow (Wednesday) on #TroopTalkLive Cub Scouting
  • [ January 9, 2026 ] Fidget blankets, Polar Express and more Christmas trees in the latest Scouting news Scouting in the News
  • [ January 8, 2026 ] Get more from your meetings with these new resources Cub Scouting
  • [ January 7, 2026 ] How do you start a troop tradition? App Feed

Month: April 2011

Memorabilia

Memorabilia Monday: A Boys’ Life streetcar advertisement you’ll desire

April 11, 2011 3

  Look up while riding a bus or train today, and you’ll probably see ads for the latest movie or hit TV show. But if you rode one of San Francisco’s famous streetcars in the

Go 'Bots!
Merit Badges

Robotics merit badge launch includes all-new interactive resource center

April 11, 2011 10

The age of robots in the Boy Scouts of America has begun. No, the BSA isn’t planning to replace Scoutmasters with androids. At least not that I’ve heard of. I’m referring to today’s launch of

No Picture
What's New

Win a free patch if you can Name That Council

April 8, 2011 7

If it seems like it’s been a while since I last posted a Name That Council, you’re right! After a two-week hiatus, everybody’s favorite game is back with one of the toughest challenge in a

Philmont Scout Ranch

Summer spots are still available for Philmont’s individual programs

April 7, 2011 0

Philmont’s famous 10-day treks fill up fast. In fact, the registration window for next summer has already closed. But there’s still hope, even for Scouts itching to head to Philmont this summer. I’m talking about Philmont’s individual

The North Star Award
Awards

The Boy Scouts of America’s new North Star Award: A Silver Beaver for non-Scouters

April 7, 2011 6

The Silver Beaver Award has a new cousin. Last month, the BSA’s National Court of Honor announced the addition of the North Star Award, an honor similar in prestige to the Silver Beaver Award. The

What a crowd!
National Jamboree

Vote for the jamboree arena show in the Excellence in Live Design Awards

April 6, 2011 3

Want proof that the closing arena show at the 2010 National Scout Jamboree totally rocked? Just ask me, the 72,000-plus in attendance, or the hundreds of thousands who watched online. Or ask the folks at Live

Scouting in the News

Basketball star Shaquille O’Neal honored at Massachusetts Boy Scout dinner

April 6, 2011 3

Did you hear the big news out of Massachusetts? And I mean big news. As in 7-foot-1, 325 pounds, and size 23 shoes. Shaquille O’Neal, the towering Boston Celtics center, received the Distinguished Citizen Award

What's New

New version of Guide to Safe Scouting now available

April 5, 2011 13

Can Scouts go skateboarding? What about wakeboarding? Are they allowed to fire a cannon? Throw a tomahawk? Explore an abandoned mine? Sell fireworks? Yes, yes, no, yes, no, and no. How did I know all

No Picture
Northern Tier

Northern Tier now accepting reservations for summer 2012

April 4, 2011 0

Looking for adventure? Then point your compass north and check out the Northern Tier National High Adventure Bases. Northern Tier, one of the BSA’s three (soon to be four) national high-adventure bases, is now accepting

Posts pagination

« 1 2
ADVERTISEMENT

Aaron on Scouting newsletter

Join 10,625 people who get Aaron on Scouting in their inbox. We'll send an email every time we post a new story, and you can unsubscribe any time.

Latest Stories

  • Snow day? Check out 5 ideas to keep kids active
    January 14, 2026 0
  • Troop Talk Live logo
    Join the discussion at 2 p.m. tomorrow (Wednesday) on #TroopTalkLive
    January 13, 2026 0
  • Fidget blankets, Polar Express and more Christmas trees in the latest Scouting news
    January 9, 2026 0
  • Get more from your meetings with these new resources
    January 8, 2026 0
  • How do you start a troop tradition?
    January 7, 2026 0

#CubChatLive and #TroopTalkLive

Cub Chat Live logoWatch Cub Chat Live every Friday at 2 p.m. CT on Facebook Live for tips, tricks and ideas to help your den or pack.


Troop Talk Live logo
Watch Troop Talk Live every second Wednesday of the month at 2 p.m. CT on Facebook Live for ideas to help your troop.

Aaron on Scouting Contributors

Darrin Scheid

Darrin Scheid is the senior editor of Aaron on Scouting and Scout Life.

Aaron Derr

Aaron Derr is director of Scouting America editorial projects and the Aaron in “Aaron on Scouting.”

Michael Freeman

Michael Freeman, an Eagle Scout, is an associate editor of Scout Life and Aaron on Scouting.

Sheniece Chappell

Sheniece Chappell is an associate editor of Scout Life and Aaron on Scouting.

Browse by Category

Browse by Month

ADVERTISEMENT
Scouting magazine archives
  • Cub Scouts
  • Scouts BSA
  • Leaders
  • Training
  • Outdoors
  • Gear
  • Life Skills
Follow Us
  • Follow on Facebook
  • Follow on Twitter
  • Follow on Instagram
  • Follow on YouTube
  • Follow on Pinterest
Contact Us

Aaron on Scouting is the official site of Scouting magazine, a Scouting America publication.

ONLINE: scoutingmagazine.org/contact
MAIL: 1325 W. Walnut Hill Lane, Irving, TX 75015-2401

Join Scouting
Scouting America logo
Visit beascout.org to find out how you can get involved in Scouting.
  • Contact Us
  • Email newsletter
  • Give
  • Advertising
  • Archives
  • Privacy Policy

© 2026, Boy Scouts of America. All rights reserved.

 

Loading Comments...