August 2019 - Page 2 of 3 - Aaron On Scouting

With new Deluxe Tents, Philmont Training Center broadens appeal to more families

August 16, 2019 27

With its new Deluxe Tents, complete with a queen bed, electricity and a covered porch, the Philmont Training Center is broadening its appeal.

Scouts Then and Now, Chapter 17

August 15, 2019 0

Chapter 17 of Scouts Then and Now includes more before-and-after photos that show the transformative power of Scouting. Scouting really does change lives.

2019 Western Region Eagle Project of the Year: Backpacking for underserved youth

August 14, 2019 6

Zack Moore, an Eagle Scout from California, received national recognition for his project to take underserved youth on a once-in-a-lifetime backpacking trip.

Aviation Explorers help women’s air race take flight

August 13, 2019 1

Forty airplane teams took off on a 2,538-mile airplane race from Tennessee to Canada, but before they did, they were greeted by an Aviation Explorer post.

Unsung Heroes: Troop stops wildfire along side of road, thwarting potential disaster

August 12, 2019 1

When the Scouts of Troop 143 came across a wildfire on the side of the road, they demonstrated astonishing bravery and determination.

Recharter form confirms Neil Armstrong’s status as Eagle Scout, Boys’ Life subscriber

August 9, 2019 10

A newly uncovered troop recharter form substantiates Neil Armstrong’s status as an Eagle Scout and proves that he subscribed to Boys’ Life magazine.

Scouts, leaders honored with awards at the World Scout Jamboree

August 8, 2019 14

Scouts worked on awards at the World Scout Jamboree — from Eagle Scout board of reviews to a jamboree-specific challenge.

2019 Northeast Region Eagle Project of the Year: A smarter way to filter stormwater

August 7, 2019 20

Peter Livengood orchestrated a massive makeover of every bioswale in Ohiopyle, eliminating a major source of pollution into the Youghiogheny River.

How Scouts stepped up to serve after the Southern California earthquakes

August 5, 2019 2

A group of Scouts and Venturers launched a massive collection drive for victims of the earthquakes that shook Southern California last month.

Life Scout’s ingenious method for recycling plastic foam may just save the planet

August 2, 2019 30

A Life Scout from Mississippi has discovered an innovative new method for recycling one of the planet’s most environmentally damaging substances.