April 2022 - Aaron On Scouting

Tracking and stalking

April 30, 2022 0

Observing wildlife is a memorable part of any outdoors excursion, and spring is a good time to do it. A field guide and magnifying glass can help you identify animal tracks.

Five takeaways from child abuse prevention month

April 29, 2022 0

Since youth protection is a year-round value, here are five things to keep in mind when it comes to keeping kids safe, both in and out of Scouting, all year long.

Update to Scouts BSA joining requirements opens the door to more young people

April 28, 2022 18

A change to the Scouts BSA joining requirements will make it easier for young people to join a troop alongside their friends and classmates.

Scouts can receive the BSA’s highest honor for conservation and environmental service

April 27, 2022 2

Scouts BSA members who are at least First Class rank, Sea Scouts and Venturers, as well as adult volunteers and organizations, can earn a BSA Distinguished Conservation Service Award.

2021 merit badge rankings: Return of summer camps shuffles the list again

April 26, 2022 6

In 2021, the top five shuffled again as summer camp favorites like Swimming, First Aid and Environmental Science bounced back in a big way.

How one young woman kept alive her family’s Eagle Scout tradition

April 25, 2022 2

“We have an eagle statue in my grandfather’s house with the names of the Eagles in our family engraved on it. I really wanted to be a part of that eagle, and I wanted to carry on the family tradition as well.”

How to earn the 50-Miler Award

April 23, 2022 3

Most people think nothing of traveling 50 miles by car, bus or plane. But 50 miles on foot? That’s another story — and just the sort of achievement the 50-Miler Award recognizes.

Are you prepared for Scouting adventures? You should ask your doctor

April 22, 2022 0

As more of us prepare for big adventures and extended treks this summer — or even getting back to summer camp — we need all take a good look at our health beforehand.

For his Eagle project, this Scout planned a Bocce Fest for students with special needs

April 21, 2022 1

For his Eagle Scout service project, Luke planned, developed and gave leadership to a Bocce Fest for life skills students at high school.

Engaged supervision: What it means, and how it helps keep everyone safe

April 20, 2022 1

Engaged supervision means being actively engaged, situationally aware and willing to act if you observe anyone — youth or adult — acting in a way that isn’t aligned with the Scout Oath and Law.