April 2016 - Page 3 of 3 - Aaron On Scouting

Calvin Johnson, former Detroit Lions receiver, presents award to Boy Scout

April 7, 2016 5

Calvin Johnson presented the Calvin Johnson Jr. Peach of an Athlete Award last week to Jonathon Johnson, a Boy Scout in the Atlanta Area Council.

5 ways Boy Scouts can make the most of the greatest season for Scouting

April 7, 2016 9

Jeff Bostwick, a member of the Boy Scout Experience Task Force, challenges troops to do more during summer — “the prime time for Scouting.”

7 ways to recognize Youth Protection Month this April

April 6, 2016 1

Youth Protection Month every April gives us a great opportunity to spread the word about how to protect young people from abuse.

BSA signs memorandum of understanding with Unitarian Universalist Association

April 6, 2016 62

The Boy Scouts of America has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Boston-based Unitarian Universalist Association that will help grow Scouting.

Josh Hart, Eagle Scout, wins NCAA championship with Villanova

April 5, 2016 3

Josh Hart, whose Villanova Wildcats captured the 2016 NCAA Championship in dramatic fashion, is an Eagle Scout.

How does your pack stay active in the summer?

April 5, 2016 30

Summer brings schedules that shift and swirl like a warm July breeze. Finding activities to keep your den and pack active can be a challenge.

Full speed ahead: Your Sea Scouting questions, answered

April 5, 2016 0

Sea Scouting has become its own separate program with the BSA, and the move has generated some questions among current (and future!) Sea Scouts.

Why is the Scout handshake done with the left hand?

April 4, 2016 81

The left-handed Scout handshake unites two Scouts from anywhere on the planet. But why is this nonverbal greeting done with the left hand?

Boy Scouts of America to introduce Puppy Scouts program

April 1, 2016 86

For 106 years, the life-changing experiences enjoyed in Scouting have been limited to humans. Thanks to Puppy Scouts, that’s about to change.