February 2023 - Aaron On Scouting

2022 merit badge rankings: A new chart-topper emerges

February 28, 2023 13

Let’s take a look at what changed, what stayed the same and what took the prize as our most highly earned merit badge of last year.

Want to be at the Jamboree? Here’s how to go as a visitor

February 27, 2023 1

Visitor tickets are now available for certain days of the 20th installment of this flagship BSA event.

Happy Friday! A project for the dogs, plus other good news from this week

February 24, 2023 0

An Eagle project for the dogs … Scouts maintain duck nests for decades … the Scoutmasters Camporee! All that and more in our Happy Friday news roundup.

Sea Scout’s project sheds light on the importance of proper fishing line disposal

February 23, 2023 2

Disposing of monofilament fishing line is a tricky thing. A properly planned and executed recycling program is the answer, but not all marinas and other fishing areas have such a system in place. That’s where Sea Scout Quinn Laffey — and other public servants like him – can help.

U.S. House of Representatives passes resolution supporting the BSA

February 22, 2023 12

As they did a year ago when the BSA turned 112, Reps. Glenn Thompson (R-Pa.) and Sanford Bishop (D-Ga.) co-sponsored a resolution supporting the designation of a “Boy Scouts of America Day,” this time in celebration of the BSA’s 113th anniversary.

Everything you need to know about working at a high-adventure base or BSA camp

February 21, 2023 2

Each summer, thousands of seasonal staff bring outdoor adventure to life for Scouts from across the world. Ever wondered who makes up this staff?

Happy Friday! A frog in a BSA uniform, plus other good news from this week

February 17, 2023 0

A frog wearing a Scout uniform … hundreds of American flags retired … six Eagle Scout brothers! All that and more in our Happy Friday news roundup.

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Ask Us Anything! We answer some of your most frequently asked questions

February 16, 2023 12

Have questions about the BSA? We’ve got answers. And if we don’t have the answers, we’ll find someone who does.

Scouters in Action: They saved the drowning man from the rip current!

February 15, 2023 7

The Scouts from Troop 71 in Forest Grove, Pennsylvania, were enjoying a nice swim on a Delaware beach last summer when a crisis suddenly developed. Far out from shore, a man — not part of the troop — was struggling to keep his head above the surface of the water.

Let’s take a moment to watch the Oregon Trail Council’s video on Scouting safely

February 14, 2023 2

A safety related incident in 2018 prompted the Oregon Trail Council to reemphasize their efforts to communicate the BSA’s safety rules to its adult volunteers. One of the results of that initiative is their Scout S.A.F.E. video.