June 2011 - Page 2 of 2 - Aaron On Scouting

The authors of “The Scout’s Outdoor Cookbook” want your backpacking recipes

June 13, 2011 5

You know your legendary backpacking recipe? The one the guys in your troop have been requesting on every trip for the past decade? It’s about to become even more famous. Tim and Christine Conners, authors

Relive Saturday’s race featuring the No. 19 BSA IndyCar with Bryan’s live race reports

June 11, 2011 5

Hey folks, I’m live at Texas Motor Speedway for tonight’s Firestone Twin 275s race, featuring driver Alex Lloyd and the No. 19 Boy Scouts of America IndyCar. Coverage of the race is available on Versus

We’ve talked the talk, so follow us as we “Walk the Walk” toward an active lifestyle

June 9, 2011 0

Would you tell a Scout to wear his uniform while you show up in a T-shirt and jeans? Nope. Just like we wouldn’t tell you about the importance of an active lifestyle while sitting in our

Register now for the 2013 National Scout Jamboree

June 8, 2011 1

You’ve never seen a jamboree like this. Each time the BSA hosts its signature event, the result is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for the Scouts and Scouters who attend. But 2013’s edition promises to bring the

11 Scouters join prestigious list of Silver Buffalo Award recipients

June 7, 2011 11

What do Robert Baden-Powell, Jimmy Stewart, Neil Armstrong, and Bill Gates have in common? All are recipients of the Silver Buffalo Award, Scouting’s highest honor for adults. Late last month, 11 more joined the prestigious

Philmont’s summer season has officially begun

June 6, 2011 1

The calendar says summer doesn’t begin for a couple of weeks, but don’t tell that to the folks at Philmont. Summer has arrived at the New Mexico high-adventure base. The first weeklong conference at the

On National Trails Day, show some love for our country’s great outdoors

June 3, 2011 1

Where would the Boy Scouts of America be without trails? Well, there’d be no Philmont treks. The 50-miler award wouldn’t make much sense. And that big hike your troop is planning would require some serious

Guest blog: How to (safely) add tomahawk throwing to your next Scouting event

June 2, 2011 21

Step one: Put a sharp object in the hands of your Scouts. Step two: Ask the Scouts to throw that object. Sounds crazy, right? But if done properly, tomahawk throwing can be a fun, memorable,

Retention: Six reasons Scouts drop out and how you can prevent it

June 1, 2011 59

What’s the one thing the Scouting program can’t live without? Scouts. The Boy Scouts of America offers the premier program for youth, but Scouts need the means and desire to stick around.