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  • [ July 11, 2025 ] Marines and Scouts partner to expand camp, plus other news in Scouting this week Scouting Tips
  • [ July 9, 2025 ] In case you missed it: Every merit badge pamphlet is now available for free online App Feed - Scouts BSA
  • [ July 8, 2025 ] The Big Blue Boy Scout is back on the big screen — and it’s (mostly) super App Feed - Famous Scouts
  • [ July 7, 2025 ] Rocketry team made up of Scouts BSA members brings home international championship App Feed - Scouts BSA
  • [ July 4, 2025 ] This Fourth of July, Scouts salute veterans, plus other news in Scouting this week App Feed - Scouts BSA

Month: April 2022

App Feed - For Leaders

Is your pack, troop or crew owed money? Follow these three easy steps to check

April 7, 2022 6

Sure, $25, $50 or even $250 won’t replace your next popcorn fundraiser. But it could be enough to cover snacks or transportation costs.

App Feed - Health and Safety

For National Child Abuse Prevention Month, let’s review the BSA’s tool that helps parents have important conversations with their children

April 6, 2022 0

April is a good time to have some crucial conversations with your children with the help of the youth protection-themed booklets in the handbooks of every BSA program.

App Feed - For Leaders

In Scouter’s inspiring story, a journey to a sense of belonging in Scouting

April 5, 2022 0

Scouting seemed like an attractive option for this mom and her family — a place where her children could learn lessons not found in textbooks.

App Feed

Missing the World Scout Moot? Check out the Rover Rally at the Summit

April 4, 2022 4

The Summit Bechtel Reserve will host the first-ever Rover Rally, inspired by the World Scout Moot, from July 31 to Aug. 6 for young adults ages 18-26. 

App Feed - Cub Scouts

Rethinking the blue and gold banquet

April 2, 2022 1

Many of today’s blue and gold dinners might feature elaborate advancement ceremonies, paid entertainment and big catering bills. We’re here to say, there maybe another way.

App Feed - Outdoors

Astronomy merit badge-seeking Scouts discover Scouting on distant planet

April 1, 2022 13

Scientists working with Scouts to complete the Astronomy merit badge uncovered evidence of Scouting on another planet.

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    In case you missed it: Every merit badge pamphlet is now available for free online
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  • A photo of David Corenswet as Superman
    The Big Blue Boy Scout is back on the big screen — and it’s (mostly) super
    July 8, 2025 2
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    Rocketry team made up of Scouts BSA members brings home international championship
    July 7, 2025 0
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Aaron Derr

Aaron Derr is the senior editor of Aaron on Scouting and Scout Life magazine, and also a former Cubmaster and Scouts BSA volunteer.


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Michael Freeman, an Eagle Scout, is an associate editor of Scout Life and Scouting magazines.


Sheniece Chappell

Sheniece Chappell is an associate editor of Scout Life and Scouting magazines.


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Bryan Wendell, an Eagle Scout, is the founder of Bryan on Scouting (now Aaron on Scouting).

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