October 2021 - Page 2 of 3 - Aaron On Scouting

In an Eagle project, sometimes ‘I don’t know’ can be the bravest thing to say

October 18, 2021 1

Instead of guessing or faking it, Adam found the confidence and bravery to say “I don’t know.” He then added four more words to his response: “But I’ll find out.”

Plan now for a great crossover ceremony

October 17, 2021 2

We talked to two seasoned Cub Scout leaders who both start planning their AOL-to-Scouts-BSA crossover ceremonies months in advance.

How a 3-week, 200-mile trek at Philmont helped her learn to ‘savor every moment’

October 16, 2021 2

Seven young women from six different states hiked together for 200 miles as part of Rayado, Philmont’s most intense experience.

Gary Paulsen, acclaimed author and Scout favorite, dies at 82

October 15, 2021 2

Gary Paulsen, author of popular wilderness adventure novels such as Hatchet, The River and Brian’s Winter, and a longtime contributor to Boys’ Life (now Scout Life) magazine, has died. He was 82.

Unsung Hero: Scout calls 911 after grandfather has a stroke

October 14, 2021 0

When he heard a sound upstairs, this First Class Scout from Connecticut jumped into action.

The BSA has selected its 2023 National Jamboree Chair

October 13, 2021 9

The pieces continue to fall into place for the 2023 National Jamboree. Earlier today, the BSA’s National Executive Board announced that former BSA National Commissioner Tico Perez will serve as the 2023 National Jamboree Chair.

There are six (yes, six) sets of twins in this Cub Scout pack from Louisiana

October 13, 2021 2

Imagine the pressure of learning names when your pack’s roster includes twins — not one or two sets of twins but six.

Troop goes green with trailer — and saves some green, too

October 12, 2021 3

How did Troop 14 solve two costly, time-consuming problems? They used solar panels.

For Scouter who owns 25 flags, it’s about way more than cloth on a flagpole

October 11, 2021 0

Everything Michael Conner needed to know about flag etiquette he learned from his 1971 Boy Scout Handbook.

Paddling in the Wake of Lewis and Clark

October 9, 2021 1

To learn how you (and your Scouts) can explore the area just like Lewis and Clark, check out this story from the September-October 2019 issue of Scouting magazine.