August 2020 - Page 2 of 3 - Aaron On Scouting

A COVID-friendly, non-contact, high-profit fundraiser for your Scout unit

August 18, 2020 Comments Off

Now is the time to start planning your unit’s fall fundraiser. One company has a way your unit can provide beautiful, festive products while doing so safely for Scouts and customers alike during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Activate AmazonSmile on your computer, iPhone or Android to support local Scouting

August 17, 2020 1

AmazonSmile, a simple and no-cost way to donate to your local BSA council, now works on the Amazon Shopping app for iPhone and Android.

Team Eagle Scouts to compete on Amazon’s ‘Eco-Challenge,’ hosted by Bear Grylls

August 14, 2020 11

Team Eagle Scouts will compete on “World’s Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge Fiji,” hosted by Bear Grylls, Chief Ambassador of World Scouting.

Pennsylvania troop builds museum in meeting place for its Scouting memorabilia

August 13, 2020 0

This troop had nearly 90 years of awards and records to display in its Scout room.

Ship 198 of the Del-Mar-Va Council, in a photo taken in 2019.

Members of the 2020 National Flagship share their favorite Sea Scouting memories

August 12, 2020 0

There are many great reasons to explain why Sea Scout Ship 198 of Lewes, Del. (Del-Mar-Va Council), was named the 2020 National Flagship.

Experts provide support for coping with COVID-19

August 11, 2020 0

We’re a few months into coping with the COVID-19 pandemic — though it probably feels like so much longer.

Rafe Kotalik of Troop 777 in the Woodlands, Texas (Sam Houston Area Council), makes face coverings to donate.

Don’t miss the point: Eight sewing safety tips for Scouts and Scouters

August 10, 2020 8

Like anything in Scouting that involves a sharp point, we should keep safety in mind. So today, I thought we’d go over a few sewing safety tips.

Scout starts free tutoring service to help students struggling with distance learning

August 7, 2020 2

A Life Scout from New Jersey started a free virtual tutoring service to help families in his community struggling during the pandemic.

Family Fun Fest – What is it? When is it? How can you win?

August 6, 2020 0

Introducing Family Fun Fest – where you get to join Scouts across the nation in building a Pinewood Derby car, putting together a model rocket, learning how to draw something new, listening to some really cool guest speakers and winning incredible prizes.

Jasper Wang (left) and his brother, Malcolm.

Unsung Hero: Star Scout helps his older brother get through scary seizures

August 5, 2020 2

Jasper’s older brother has epilepsy that causes intense seizures. Though he’s shorter and six years younger, Jasper acts as a protective big brother.