November 2015 - Aaron On Scouting

10 of the craziest places Scouts have camped overnight

November 30, 2015 91

A baseball stadium, an aquarium with sharks swimming above and the camp where Friday the 13th was filmed are among the craziest places Scouts have camped.

Reminder about nontraditional Eagle projects was music to this Scout’s ears

November 25, 2015 19

When I blogged about nontraditional Eagle projects a couple of months back, the post caught the eye of a 15-year-old Eagle Scout from Colorado.

When can adult leaders wear the BSA’s Trained patch?

November 24, 2015 53

The BSA’s Trained patch sends a clear message to Scouts, fellow Scouters and parents. It says, “I know what I’m doing.” Here’s who can wear it.

In ‘Running Toward Danger,’ true tales of Scouts saving lives

November 23, 2015 3

“Running Toward Danger,” a new book, features 170 of the most exciting rescues in the history of the BSA’s heroism awards.

Cub Scout is officially the coolest kid in the carpool lane

November 20, 2015 0

Webelos Scout Jake Nimark will become a legend in the lunchroom thanks to NASCAR driver and BSA supporter Scott Lagasse Jr., who dropped Jake off at school.

Philmont crew reunites to re-create photo taken 34 years prior

November 20, 2015 13

A Philmont crew reunited to re-create a photo taken 34 years prior. This is the story behind the most-viral photo in Scouting magazine Facebook history.

Eagle Scout keeping homeless families warm this holiday season

November 20, 2015 0

In 2009, Nicholas Cobb started Comfort and Joy to provide coats to homeless families. That spawned an Eagle Scout project and much more.

Scouts appear on episode of ‘Barnwood Builders’ on DIY Network

November 19, 2015 0

Troop 248 of Oakdale, Pa., is featured in an episode of “Barnwood Builders,” the DIY Network show about salvaging and old-world craftsmanship.

One more reason to become a Pathfinder member of the Scouting Alumni Association

November 19, 2015 3

Join the Scouting Alumni Association between now and Nov. 30 and $4.99 extra gets you a copy of the book “Defiant” by Eagle Scout Alvin Townley.

Venturers do that? Here’s a list of every Venturing crew specialty from 2015

November 19, 2015 62

While the most-popular Venturing crew specialities are “general interest,” “high adventure” and “camping/backpacking/hiking,” there’s more to the list.