January 2025 - Aaron On Scouting

Eagle Scout makes strides with lake restoration project, plus other news in Scouting this week

January 10, 2025 0

Eagle Scout makes strides with lake restoration project, plus other news in Scouting this week, including Eagle Scout revamps local park, a Scout restores over 100 instruments for service project and an Eagle Scout Project brings new life to local park.

NFL star speaks from the heart in Scouting America promotional video

January 9, 2025 0

As a six-year veteran of the NFL, David Montgomery has recorded a lot of commercials, voiceovers and other promotional materials. This one, however, hit different.

Greatest hits: The 10 most-read blog posts of 2024

January 7, 2025 2

2024 was quite the year in Scouting, and we at Aaron on Scouting were honored to be part of it. As we turn the page to 2025, take a look at the top 10 most-read posts of last year.

A photo of race car driver Zachary Tinkle

Here’s how to get your Scout’s Pinewood Derby car design on a real race car

January 6, 2025 0

Since its beginning, Pinewood Derby cars have been miniature, unmanned versions of race cars. Now Cub Scouts have the chance to see their car as a full-size race car, complete with a driver. Zachary Tinkle,

A photo of Scouts in front of the official NASA emblem

Scouting America council partners with NASA, plus other good news from this week

January 3, 2025 0

Scouting America’s Sam Houston Council has partnered with NASA to launch a STEM initiative that aims to better equip high school students with skills related to science, technology, engineering and math.

Meet the Manufacturing USA ‘Modern Maker’ who got his start with Pinewood Derby cars

January 2, 2025 0

Working in the manufacturing industry often requires problem-solving, ingenuity and curiosity – the same qualities needed to successfully build and race a Cub Scouts Pinewood Derby car.