April 2015 - Aaron On Scouting

Rocks, Rockets, Rhythm? 1958 flier tells of new Exploring program

April 30, 2015 7

In January 1959, the Boy Scouts of America replaced its Explorer program with the Exploring program. This was more than just a suffix change, though.

Boys’ Life Facebook post about 20-person, 10-room tent goes viral

April 29, 2015 23

A Boys’ Life Facebook post abut a 20-person, 10-room tent has gone viral. More than 45 million people have seen the post and counting.

2015 March-April ‘Where Am I?’ winner, location revealed

April 29, 2015 3

Did you cast a vote in the 2015 March-April “Where Am I?” contest? See if you were selected as the lucky winner, and check out the newest geography contest.

Scouts’ a cappella version of national anthem is the best version ever

April 29, 2015 25

Over the weekend, three Scouts from Westport, Conn., Troop 100 performed an a cappella version of the national anthem at an Eagle Scout court of honor.

12 other uses for merit badge pamphlets

April 28, 2015 84

Crack open some merit badge pamphlets and you’ll find books that offer an excellent overview on everything from American Business to Woodwork.

Eagle Scout helps rescue fellow climbers after Everest avalanche

April 27, 2015 10

Eagle Scout climber Matt Moniz was at an Everest base camp when a 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Nepal, causing an avalanche on the world’s tallest mountain.

Chope Phillips, son of Philmont benefactor, dies at 97

April 27, 2015 8

Elliott Waite “Chope” Phillips, Silver Buffalo Award recipient and son of Philmont donor Waite Phillips, died April 26 at his home in Amarillo. He was 97.

‘Lizard Bites,’ new travel book written by a Distinguished Eagle Scout, might save your life

April 27, 2015 0

Michael J. Manyak, a Distinguished Eagle Scout and expert in preventing and treating travel emergencies, shares those lessons in “Lizard Bites,” a new book.

Top 5 merit badges for Scouts getting the Apple Watch

April 24, 2015 13

The Apple Watch isn’t cheap. But a Scout who plans to save up can use his new gadget to earn these Top 5 merit badges for Scouts getting the Apple Watch.

2015 Guide to Advancement out now; here are 13 of the biggest changes

April 23, 2015 217

The 2015 Guide to Advancement, your official source for administering advancement in all Boy Scouts of America programs, is now available.