April 2011 - Page 2 of 2 - Aaron On Scouting

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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