September 2018 - Aaron On Scouting

This was the least-earned merit badge in BSA history

September 28, 2018 22

Let’s look back at why this merit badge was discontinued and what we know about the 10 Scouts who earned it during the three years it was available.

Washington Venturer shares 5 things she learned while wearing that green shirt

September 28, 2018 1

Jordan has found great success in Venturing and even earned the Summit Award. She says Venturing has changed her life in significant ways. Here’s how.

BSA recalls Cub Scout neckerchief slides sold between February and August 2018

September 27, 2018 17

The Boy Scouts of America on Thursday announced a voluntary recall of Cub Scout neckerchief slides sold between February 2018 and August 2018.

How to help the Scouting family recover after recent natural disasters

September 26, 2018 3

Here’s the latest on how these disasters have affected our Scouting family — and how, if you’re able, you can help Scouting bounce back stronger than ever.

How to make sure you’ve taken updated Youth Protection and print your certificate

September 26, 2018 11

How do I know when I took Youth Protection training? When does my training expire? How do I print a completion certificate? I’ve got you covered.

See inside the new National Scouting Museum at Philmont Scout Ranch

September 26, 2018 4

More than 600 people, including the New Mexico governor and BSA Chief Scout Executive, formally dedicated the National Scouting Museum at Philmont.

Photo of Cub Scout keeping flag off ground goes viral

September 25, 2018 18

As his classmates folded the flag, Jack became worried that the strong wind would cause the flag to touch the ground. So the Cub Scout acted quickly.

How do you counsel a youth leader struggling to gain respect?

September 25, 2018 16

A patrol leader told some younger Scouts to clean up the campsite, but they’re not listening to him. Let’s discuss how to help him get his message across.

Chess set Scout made for Metalwork merit badge is now in World Chess Hall of Fame

September 24, 2018 6

A steel-and-wood chess set crafted at summer camp by a Scout working on his Metalwork merit badge is now in the World Chess Hall of Fame.

For his Eagle project, this Scout and Fire Explorer restored a 1956 Chevrolet truck

September 24, 2018 4

For his Eagle Scout service project, Koren Ernst completed a full external restoration of a historic Chevrolet truck owned by his city’s fire department.