February 2025 - Aaron On Scouting

An image of the Multisport merit badge emblem

Scouting America launching Multisport merit badge; here are the requirements

February 28, 2025 3

Multisport, an athletic competition that features a combination of two or more sports, is now a Scouting America merit badge.

Scouts Then and Now: Chapter 32

February 27, 2025 0

Scouts Then and Now: Chapter 32 is out now. This Aaron On Scouting series showcases two photos of a Scout or Venturer, one from their early Scouting years and one from later.

The Scouts Read Sacred Texts event is perfect for the 2025 National Day of Prayer

February 26, 2025 0

Scouts Read Sacred Texts is a worldwide invitation to Scouts designed to inspire them to set aside some time to read a sacred text from their religion.

Photos of Eagle Scouts Wesley Casselman, the co-founders of TrailEagle Packs

Eagle Scout entrepreneurs create new backpack with gear organization in mind

February 24, 2025 0

TrailEagle Packs attempts to solve the problems of inefficient packing combined with disorganized pack storage.

Houston area troop celebrates 100 years of service, plus other news in Scouting this week

February 21, 2025 0

Houston area troop celebrates 100 years of service, plus other news in Scouting this week, including an Eagle Scout builds drill for Firefighter training and Eagle Scout service project benefits International students.

The March 2025 issue of Scout Life rings in spring Scout things!

February 20, 2025 0

Check out the coming issue to get your Scouts ready to take on warmer temps, water excursions, summer camp and lots of adventures.

My favorite Scouting America-branded items in Scout Shop’s 115th anniversary collection

February 19, 2025 0

Scout Shop has launched a new line of Scouting America and 115th anniversary-branded apparel designed for Scouts, Scout leaders and anyone else who strives to lead with purpose, inspire others and embrace every opportunity for growth.

Cub Scouts spread Valentine’s cheer to local seniors, plus other news in Scouting

February 14, 2025 0

Cub Scouts spread Valentine’s cheer to local seniors, plus other news in Scouting, including Scouting history display in Eastern North Carolina and Charting new waters: Sea Scouts in Titusville.

A photo showing members of the Scouts BSA National Youth Council speaking to the Scouting America National Executive Board

How these Scouts BSA youth leaders impressed the Scouting America National Executive Board

February 13, 2025 6

The Scouts BSA program is designed to be led by youth and guided by adults. You’d have a hard time finding a better illustration of that philosophy than at this week’s Scouting America National Executive

Scouts in Rhode Island enjoy ice skating – at summer camp

February 12, 2025 0

This frigid winter is the perfect time to go ice skating, but at Camp Yawgoog, summertime is also great.