April 2020 - Page 2 of 3 - Aaron On Scouting

Scouts, Nick Jonas appear in latest episode of ‘Kevin Hart: What The Fit’

April 20, 2020 9

In the April 23 episode of the YouTube comedy series “Kevin Hart: What the Fit,” the stand-up comedian and movie star will try his hand at Scouting.

There’s plenty of fun to do at home — take it from a Scout who earned all the merit badges

April 17, 2020 1

During the COVID-19 pandemic, it might be difficult to think of ways to do Scouting activities from home. So, we asked an Eagle Scout who earned all the merit badges.

Hear the inspiring story of an Eagle Scout who lives with autism

April 16, 2020 0

“My awesome son did do something very awesome. Set a goal … went for it … and made it. He became an Eagle Scout.”

Helping at all times: Summit welcome center a drive-thru COVID-19 testing site

April 15, 2020 0

The Ruby Welcome Center at the BSA’s Summit Bechtel Reserve high-adventure base has been turned into a COVID-19 testing site.

Need resources for Cub Scout Adventures? Check out what ScoutShop.org offers

April 14, 2020 1

Turn off the TV — there are plenty of cool activities you can do at home. With the help of some of these Cub Scout activity kits, you can keep the Scouting momentum (and fun) going.

Scout’s touching tribute to veterans who died from COVID-19 featured on ‘NBC Nightly News’

April 13, 2020 2

Alex Saldana, a Life Scout from New Jersey, stood outside the New Jersey Veterans Home in Paramus and played “Taps” on his trumpet.

Scout Saturday Live! just one example of BSA councils offering quality quarantine programming

April 10, 2020 0

The new web series, created by Scouts, volunteers and professionals in California, serves up a fun mix of games, competitions, projects and more.

Scouts help rescue injured bald eagle after coronavirus forces merit badge event venue change

April 9, 2020 1

In these uncertain times as the country takes precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we know this is certain: Scouts will continue to help wherever and whenever they can.

Perseverance pays off: Meet the Scout who named the next Mars rover

April 8, 2020 5

Alex Mather, a Scout in the National Capital Area Council, submitted the winning name, Perseverance, in NASA’s “Name the Rover” contest.

Working on merit badges at home? ScoutShop.org can help

April 7, 2020 3

Here are some resources to help you find tools and gear you may need to complete a few merit badges.