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Month: January 2025

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NFL star speaks from the heart in Scouting America promotional video

January 9, 2025 3

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.

App Feed - For Parents

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.

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App Feed - Cub Scouts

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
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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.

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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.

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