May 2017 - Page 2 of 4 - Aaron On Scouting

4 ways the BSA is strengthening its relationships with schools

May 24, 2017 16

Ready to strengthen the relationship between Scouting and schools in your area? The BSA has several resources to help. Here’s a look at four big ones.

Traveling out of state? Know the laws about cellphone use behind the wheel

May 23, 2017 2

In 46 states and D.C., texting while driving is against the law. That includes all four states that are home to BSA high-adventure bases.

Everyone who drives Scouts should take this free online training course

May 22, 2017 10

Keep Scouts safe when driving by taking The Hartford Driver Improvement Program, which can be found on the BSA Learn Center. It’s free and takes 35 minutes.

Here are 49 photos of Venturers making and trying to paddle cardboard boats

May 19, 2017 2

Building and racing cardboard boats is serious work. But it can get seriously silly, seriously fast. Enjoy these 49 photos sure to brighten your day.

Scouting Alumni & Friends: Behind the Scouting Alumni Association’s new name, logo

May 19, 2017 6

The Scouting Alumni Association has changed its name to Scouting Alumni & Friends, a reminder that the group is open to anyone who is a fan of Scouting.

Multitasking camping gear: 5 items that can serve more than one purpose

May 18, 2017 Comments Off

Why buy separate camping gear items when things already in your backpack or trunk can pull double (or triple) duty? A Scout is thrifty, after all.

Scouts Then and Now, Chapter 13

May 18, 2017 1

Chapter 13 of Scouts Then and Now includes more before-and-after photos that show the transformative power of Scouting. Scouting really does change lives.

What to expect at the 2017 National Jamboree stadium shows

May 17, 2017 17

The stadium shows at the 2017 National Jamboree could be some of the best yet, and the bands scheduled to perform are sure to thrill Scouts and Venturers.

There’s a new Patrol Leader Handbook and Senior Patrol Leader Handbook

May 16, 2017 18

These essential guides for Boy Scout leaders have been updated for 2017. They include ready-to-use tips to help Boy Scouts become effective leaders.

Against all odds, Eagle Scout attends friend’s wedding, troop’s 100th birthday on the same afternoon

May 15, 2017 0

Two once-in-a-lifetime events were scheduled for the same Saturday this month. The likelihood Bryan Zschiesche could attend both? Exceedingly slim.