July 2021 - Page 2 of 3 - Aaron On Scouting

BSA expands tools to combat abuse with new safety awareness videos

July 21, 2021 3

The BSA has launched a new series of personal safety awareness videos in partnership with the Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to ensuring every child’s right to a safe childhood.

Stay safe by reviewing the newest BSA Safety Moments

July 20, 2021 0

How far away should Scouts stand during a model rocket launch? Should you have a den meeting at a trampoline park? Is tossing color-changing additives into a campfire a good idea? For answers to these

‘It looked like the sky just came into our house’: Scout saves family after tornado

July 19, 2021 0

When an EF3 tornado hit his home in the suburbs of Chicago, this Life Scout reacted quickly, helping get his mom and three siblings to safety.

Extreme Makeovers, Round 37: Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos

July 16, 2021 4

The latest batch of 15 projects includes an 1800s-style entrance gate in California, a butterfly house in Maryland and a shot put pit in Ohio.

2021 Western Region Eagle Scout Project of the Year: Supplying villages with clean water

July 15, 2021 0

All Eagle Scout projects make a great impact on communities, but not every project requires two years to complete.

Just in time for fall recruiting, the 2021-22 Scout Life mini-mag is here!

July 14, 2021 2

The Scout Life mini-mag is your multitool for Cub Scout recruiting. Here’s how to instantly download and print your own.

Bookmark this page for when it’s time to apply for NESA scholarships

July 14, 2021 0

Every year, the National Eagle Scout Association bestows scholarships upon Eagle Scouts pursuing higher education.

Scott Sorrels, BSA’s National Commissioner, discusses the organization’s next steps

July 13, 2021 23

As we transition into a post-pandemic era, what is a solution for returning to normalcy? Start a Cub Scout pack. Even better, start a Tiger den.

High-adventure guides share tips for Family Adventure Camp

July 12, 2021 3

If you’ve never been to any of BSA’s high-adventure bases, what are the must-do activities and attractions? Let’s ask some BSA guides from each of the bases.

Star Scout from Florida to compete in surfing at 2022 Special Olympics USA Games

July 9, 2021 1

Isaiah Vargas, a 14-year-old Star Scout from Florida, has been selected to compete in the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games in Orlando, Fla.