July 2023 - Aaron On Scouting

Hammock camping, the BSA way

July 31, 2023 23

When done correctly, hammock camping can result in a better night of sleep, a lighter backpack, and a smaller impact on the environment. On the other hand, an improper hammock setup can cause an idyllic scene to come crashing down – often literally.

A roundup of all the good Jamboree news from this week

July 28, 2023 0

The 2023 National Scout Jamboree is underway, and there’s plenty of good Jamboree news from this week to go around.

National Night Out is an opportunity to promote Scouting to your community

July 27, 2023 0

National Night Out, one of the most wide-reaching community-building events in the country, is right around the corner, and it’s not too late to use it to help promote your Scouting unit.

2023 Eagle Scout Project of the Year: He transformed a school bus into a mobile food pantry

July 26, 2023 3

The Adams awards recognize outstanding Eagle projects completed by young people who earned the Eagle Scout rank in 2022.

Show us your ‘helmet hair’ in the Polaris photo contest

July 25, 2023 0

To enter in the contest, simply submit a photo of yourself with wild helmet hair.

On their way to the Jamboree, Scouters stop to save a life in D.C.

July 24, 2023 4

There was something unusual about the way the vehicle moved in front of the bus full of Scouts in the middle of a busy intersection in Washington, D.C. From the view of the adults watching from the bus, it was clear that something was wrong.

Turning the trip to Jamboree into an adventure, plus other good news from this week

July 21, 2023 1

A fun drive to the Jamboree and an Eagle Scout project that benefits camp … all that and more in the good news roundup from this week.

Scouts will reach new heights in leadership at the National Jamboree

July 20, 2023 2

The program invites 16 guest speakers who will share their expertise that should inspire Jamboree participants to confidently pursue their own leadership paths.

A map showing Scouting units near the BSA National office

Now’s a good time to make sure your BeAScout pin is up to date

July 19, 2023 7

There are lots of different ways to recruit new members to Scouting. One of the easiest and most valuable is to make sure your unit’s information is up to date at BeAScout.org.

Before cemetery cleanup on the left; after cemetery cleanup on the right

Extreme Makeovers, Round 50: Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos

July 18, 2023 1

To fully understand the impact Eagle Scout projects have on communities, you need to see to believe. That’s why we ask to see Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos — the same photos prospective Eagles are asked to include with their post-project report.