August 2014 - Page 2 of 4 - Aaron On Scouting

The only thing cooler than this Scout trailer is the story behind it

August 18, 2014 24

Scouts in Minnetonka, Minn., Troop 346 created the design for their new troop trailer in a Graphic Arts merit badge class.

New York Scouts take the Ice Bucket Challenge — is your unit next?

August 15, 2014 14

The Scouts of Bronx, N.Y., Troop 102 are among the first Scouts to take the Ice Bucket Challenge, and in the process raise awareness about ALS.

Triple Crown award may soon add the Summit as fourth option (UPDATED)

August 15, 2014 13

The Triple Crown award honors those who have participated in a high-adventure program at three national high-adventure bases, but what about the Summit?

Eagle Scout invents device for Alzheimer’s patients

August 14, 2014 33

Kenneth Shinozuka, a 15-year-old Eagle Scout from New York City, has invented a device that could revolutionize care for the more than 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s.

Enjoy 14 Scouting cartoons from 1967

August 14, 2014 6

1967 was a good year for Scouting cartoons, as evidenced here. Check out 14 of my favorites from the pages of Scouting magazine from that year.

Rayado Ridge Leadership Camp, Philmont’s incredible training facility, officially opens

August 13, 2014 16

Scouts, Scouters and their families gathered to dedicate the Rayado Ridge Leadership Camp, a new training center at Philmont, on July 18, 2014.

Numbers game: How’d you pick your pack, troop or crew number?

August 12, 2014 141

For today’s Tuesday Talkback, tell me: Does your pack, troop, post, ship or crew have a number with some significance to it? If so, let’s hear it.

Remembering Distinguished Eagle Scout James S. Brady

August 11, 2014 5

James S. Brady, the former White House press secretary, who died Aug. 4 at age 73, was shot during the attempted assassination of President Ronald Reagan.

Your next move when a Scout can’t find a merit badge counselor

August 11, 2014 70

You’re bound to be approached by a Scout wanting to earn one for which you aren’t qualified to be a merit badge counselor. Your next move is important.

More great gear for Scouters from Day Three of Outdoor Retailer

August 8, 2014 2

Find both practical and dream items in today’s great gear recap from Day Three of Outdoor Retailer.