May 2019 - Page 2 of 3 - Aaron On Scouting

Scouts honor 75th anniversary of D-Day at Normandy Camporee 2019

May 20, 2019 8

This chance to witness a place so vital to world history brought thousands of Scouts to France for the Transatlantic Council’s Normandy Camporee 2019.

Eagle Scout receives letter from … wait for it … Lin-Manuel Miranda

May 17, 2019 10

When Carter Smyke finished the requirements for the Eagle Scout award, his mom took a chance and contacted Lin-Manuel Miranda, who created “Hamilton.”

Eagle Scout’s tennis ball recycling project is a smashing success

May 16, 2019 1

This Maryland Eagle Scout loves playing tennis, but he soon realized something about the sport and decided to do something about it.

Read why they’re calling this ‘Scouting’s best family vacation’

May 15, 2019 7

This summer, pack up the minivan or SUV and head to Cimarron, N.M., for an xperience sure to bring your family closer together.

Scouts Then and Now, Chapter 14

May 14, 2019 1

Chapter 14 of Scouts Then and Now includes more before-and-after photos that show the transformative power of Scouting. Scouting really does change lives.

How new members can request an Eagle Scout extension

May 13, 2019 55

Do you have a young person who is asking for the temporary, limited exception to the Eagle Scout requirements? Here’s the process.

Boys’ Life honored with prestigious publishing award

May 10, 2019 3

Boys’ Life magazine won a Maggie Award and was named a finalist in three other award categories.

‘In many ways, Scouting gave me my start,’ says Eagle Scout liver surgeon

May 10, 2019 0

In recognition of his contributions in medicine, Dr. Nicholas Nissen has received the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award, NESA’s highest honor.

Find instant refuge from pesky insects with SansBug nets

May 9, 2019 3

Twilight’s coming and you know a swarm of biting insects will soon descend upon you and your Scouts. How do you prepare for the irritating pests?

Is your district on this fascinating list of the BSA’s most popular district names?

May 8, 2019 31

A look at the nationwide list of BSA districts reveals a fascinating find: a number of districts share their names with districts in other councils.