August 2014 - Page 3 of 4 - Aaron On Scouting

In Troop 501, wearing jeans with the uniform a fine fit

August 8, 2014 245

Made up of Scouts who can barely afford to participate in Scouting, Troop 501 has more important things to worry about than official Scout pants.

Five must-haves for Scouters from Day Two at Outdoor Retailer

August 7, 2014 6

Find five cutting-edge creature comforts for Scouters who spend lots of time in the outdoors — whether it’s with your troop or simply exercising to stay fit.

How you can be a Nova counselor

August 7, 2014 15

By becoming a Nova counselor, you’ll introduce Scouts to the basic principles of STEM and help them discover how fun and fascinating STEM can be.

Five great gear items from Day One of Outdoor Retailer

August 7, 2014 5

Scouters: See what you’re missing in your gear arsenal with this roundup of five items discovered during Day One at Outdoor Retailer.

Your pick of the coolest Pinewood Derby car at Outdoor Retailer

August 6, 2014 6

Vote for your favorite car and help choose the People’s Choice award winner in the Pinewood Derby held at the Outdoor Retailer in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Why does Philmont call its groups ‘crews’ and not ‘patrols’?

August 6, 2014 31

At Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico, groups of seven to 12 individuals form crews. But why are they called crews?

Scott Lagasse Jr. drives Scout-built car to victory

August 5, 2014 1

Scott Lagasse Jr. steered the Scout-built No. 8 Camaro to victory at Volusia Speedway Park in Florida on Saturday.

How to recruit older Scouts and Venturers

August 5, 2014 5

What’s the secret to recruiting older Scouts and Venturers? Start by listening to the August 2014 ScoutCast.

Colonel whose words inspired thousands at 2013 jamboree has died

August 4, 2014 20

Col. Lawrence Dahl, an Eagle Scout whose words inspired Scouts and Venturers at the 2013 National Jamboree’s stadium show, has died.

Why a new-parent orientation is a must for your Cub Scout pack

August 4, 2014 9

The August 2014 edition of CubCast reveals why every Cub Scout pack should hold a new-parent orientation the night of their recruitment event.