July 2024 - Aaron On Scouting

This council organized an epic re-creation of a 1966 trek

July 31, 2024 0

Follow along as these Scouts cycled, canoed and hiked 170 miles from one side of North Carolina to the other.

Eagle Scout anti-bullying advocate crowned Miss Florida’s Teen 2024

July 30, 2024 2

Ireland Harkins has been pretty busy. Eagle Scout, anti-bullying advocate, accomplished dancer and dance choreographer, target sports expert and, most recently, Miss Florida’s Teen.

Patriots’ Path Council Scouts master chess online and in tournaments

July 29, 2024 0

Every month, Scouts in the Patriots’ Path Council log online for some friendly competition. It’s not for a new videogame, but an ancient game of strategy that’s been enjoyed for centuries: chess.

Scout gives back to foster kids, plus other positive news in Scouting this week

July 26, 2024 0

Scout gives back to foster kids, plus other positive news in Scouting this week, including historic missile restored by Scout and a Scout raises money with bake sale for Eagle Scout project.

Scouts, Scouters speak to elected officials in D.C. about the importance of Scouting

July 25, 2024 0

Sometimes it’s a good idea to remind folks just how relevant Scouting remains today. That was the purpose of a recent Scouting trip to Washington, D.C., during which Scouts and Scout leaders visited with some pretty important people to highlight the importance of our programs.

Philmont Scout Ranch welcomes ALPS Mountaineering as sponsor for Wilderness Guía Program

July 24, 2024 1

Philmont Scout Ranch is partnering with ALPS Mountaineering to support the Wilderness Guía Program, an outdoor experience for Philmont participants that involves conservation and sustainability efforts and a pledge to be conservation minded in all things you do while on the property.

Scouters and Scouts in Action: They saved the man on the plane!

July 23, 2024 0

Scouting America’s wilderness first aid curriculum continues to save lives in places other than the wilderness.

Meet the 13 Eagle Scouts competing in the 2024 Summer Olympics

July 22, 2024 12

Of the hundreds of athletes that will represent the United States in the 2024 Summer Olympics, 13 are Eagle Scouts.

Troop provides opportunities for refugees, plus other positive news in Scouting this week

July 19, 2024 0

Troop provides new opportunities to refugees, plus other positive news in Scouting this week, including Scouts take on the largest swamp in the United States, an Eagle Scout cleans up baseball fields with project and an Eagle Scout continues his father’s legacy.

Follow along as this Scouts BSA member competes on American Ninja Warrior

July 17, 2024 0

Siblings Sydney and Dylan Yee are two Scouts BSA members who nearly stole the show on the American Ninja Warrior Junior TV show. This summer, Sydney is competing on American Ninja Warrior, and in the process generating some great publicity for Scouting America.