August 2021 - Aaron On Scouting

Before you hit the road, review this Scouting transportation checklist

August 31, 2021 2

When you’re planning a road trip for your Scouting unit, you should add another checklist to review before you leave.

Extreme Makeovers, Round 38: Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos

August 30, 2021 0

The latest batch of 15 projects includes a labyrinth prayer garden, a pedestrian bridge and an ambitious effort to prevent erosion on Galveston Bay.

Camp counselor to compete in ‘American Ninja Warrior’ finals

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This North Carolina summer camp counselor will appear on the popular obstacle course game show.

Meet the TIME Kid of the Year and show off your own inventions this Saturday on Facebook Live!

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As part of the National Capital Area Council’s STEM Speaker Series, Gitanjali will join us live on Facebook this Saturday, August 28 at 4 p.m. Central, to answer your questions and celebrate other Scout inventors

No journey is too tough for this Eagle Scout and Ironman 70.3 finisher

August 26, 2021 1

Last year, he earned the Eagle Scout Award. And last month, he finished the Ironman 70.3 Musselman in Geneva, N.Y.

Ignoring the doubters, he completes multiyear, $20,000 Eagle Scout project

August 25, 2021 3

For his Eagle Scout service project, Ethan Anderson led a team of Scouts and volunteers in the construction of a blacksmith shop.

Scout troop makes movie while they backpack through the Three Sisters Wilderness

August 24, 2021 0

The Scouts had originally planned a 140-mile backpacking trek at Philmont Scout Ranch, but because of the pandemic, they opted for an adventure closer to home.

Eagle Scout gold medalist David Blair prepares for his second Paralympic Games

August 23, 2021 0

As he prepares to defend his title at the Tokyo Paralympics this summer, Bryan on Scouting caught up with Eagle Scout David Blair.

Can you solve these Scouting-themed crossword clues from The New York Times?

August 20, 2021 6

Hundreds of Scouting-themed crossword clues and answers have appeared in The New York Times over the years. Can you answer these 10?

Life Scout on autism spectrum equips first responders with calming response tools

August 19, 2021 1

One of the lessons this Scout learned early in life, which in turn has allowed his Scouting experience to be even more fun, was that he needed to try to stay calm when life got overwhelming.