December 2018 - Page 2 of 3 - Aaron On Scouting

Next big thing in Pinewood Derby racing: black lights and glow-in-the-dark cars

December 17, 2018 3

The BSA’s Scout shop has introduced a new line of decals and wheels that look good in normal lighting but get even cooler when you add a black light.

Have a very particular set of skills? The World Scout Jamboree needs you on staff

December 14, 2018 9

The 2019 World Scout Jamboree still needs a few Scouters with special skills to help make this once-in-a-generation event truly world class.

Scouting in the News

What leaders need to know regarding media speculation about the BSA’s financial situation

December 14, 2018 Comments Off

News reports aside, Scouts, parents and adult volunteers can (and should!) keep on enjoying the same great Scouting program uninterrupted.

Southern California wildfire forces Cub Scout pack to take extended camping trip

December 13, 2018 0

After the Woolsey Fire ignited nearby, the Western Los Angeles County Council pack converted an already-planned campout into an evacuation.

10 more unbelievable places Scouts have camped overnight

December 12, 2018 25

The list of 10 actual places Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts have camped includes a gorilla exhibit at a zoo, a medieval castle and the jail cells at Alcatraz.

School’s display honors Eagle Scout students, inspires others

December 11, 2018 2

This is a great idea to honor high school student Eagle Scouts.

8 essential tips for controlling chaos at Cub Scout pack or den meetings

December 10, 2018 10

How can Cubmasters, assistant Cubmasters and den leaders manage that chaos while still allowing their Cub Scouts to have fun? Kimberly Cook is here to help.

During the public viewing former President George H.W. Bush lies in State at the US Capitol rotunda on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC on Monday December 3, 2018. (Photo by Melina Mara/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Duty to country: Webelos Scout, Boy Scouts salute President George H.W. Bush

December 6, 2018 13

These separate moments of reverence epitomize the first words of the Scout Oath: “On my honor, I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country … .”

Why your partially completed position-specific training won’t carry over into 2019

December 6, 2018 28

The new courses will feature closed captioning, updated content and a mobile-friendly format. They’ll also take less time to complete.

Six Scout units in Butte County lost everything in Northern California wildfire

December 5, 2018 2

As soon as the evacuation order ended and residents were allowed to return to the area, local Scout leaders stepped up and stepped in for Butte County.