June 2021 - Page 2 of 3 - Aaron On Scouting

Not-so-buried treasure: ‘Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade’ revealed that Indy is a Life Scout

June 16, 2021 6

The prologue of 1989’s “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” reveals that the title character was a Boy Scout while growing up in Utah.

Why you should consider burying American flags as a retirement option

June 15, 2021 6

There’s no official ceremony script to follow, and the BSA does not require one method over another. A key element is to retire the flag in a dignified manner.

2021 Eagle Scout Project of the Year: He built an exhibit to honor heroes of D-Day

June 14, 2021 10

Christopher Adam led a team that designed and constructed an educational exhibit about D-Day, the Normandy landings in World War II.

Bravo Zulu to the recipients of the 2020 National Sea Scout Leadership Award

June 11, 2021 2

Last month, Sea Scouts BSA awarded the 2020 National Sea Scout Leadership Award to eight individuals who have gone above and beyond to support Sea Scouting.

What constitutes a safe swimming area?

June 10, 2021 3

Let’s take a look at each of the considerations outlined in Safe Swim Defense.

How to be a zero-waste Scout troop

June 9, 2021 8

Here’s one for troops that are up for a true challenge: Consider taking steps toward becoming a zero-waste Scout troop.

BSA membership fee to change beginning Aug. 1, 2021

June 8, 2021 22

The Boy Scouts of America has worked to keep the annual membership fee as low as possible, but with rising operating costs, the fee will be increased to maintain the program.

Six things to know about the positions of responsibility for Star, Life and Eagle

June 7, 2021 10

Every Eagle Scout must spend at least 16 months in a position of responsibility before earning the highest honor in Scouts BSA.

They’re now Eagle Scouts, fulfilling a promise they made to each other as Tigers

June 4, 2021 0

As Cub Scouts, they promised each other they’d become Eagle Scouts together. After 12 years together, they’ve made good on their promise.

Camp staffer with autism shares how to help others thrive at camp

June 3, 2021 2

Watch this video of an Atlanta Area Council Eagle Scout sharing his story and advice for this upcoming summer camp season.