March 2025 - Aaron On Scouting

16 female Eagle Scouts honored at council dinner, plus other news in Scouting this week

March 14, 2025 1

16 female Eagle Scouts honored at ‘Examples of Success’ dinner, plus other news in Scouting this week, including Scouts help remove Hurricane Helene debris from creek and Scouts participate in winter survival experience.

Let’s welcome this year’s National Order of the Arrow officers

March 13, 2025 0

The Order of the Arrow, founded in 1915, recognizes Scouts and Scouters who exemplify the Scout Oath and Law daily.

This troop makes a splash at its annual aquatics campout

March 12, 2025 0

This annual campout serves as a way to introduce new Scouts to the fun activities the troop does.

Extreme Makeovers, Round 61: Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos

March 11, 2025 0

The Extreme Makeovers, Round 61: Before-and-after photos of Eagle Scout projects offer a glimpse into Scouts’ work before and after their transformations.

A photo of a Scout saluting at a recent National Annual Meeting

Here’s one big reason to attend the 2025 Scouting America National Annual Meeting

March 10, 2025 0

An impressive list of inspirational speakers is just one reason at attend the 2025 Scouting America National Annual Meeting, scheduled for May 12-16. in Orlando, Florida.

Scout helps homeless veterans, plus other news in Scouting this week

March 7, 2025 0

Scout helps homeless Veterans, plus other news in Scouting this week, including an Eagle Scout honored for saving home from Palisades fire and Troop rebuilds flood-damaged bridge at environmental education center.

The 2024 merit badge rankings: Take a swing at guessing what made the largest gains this year!

March 6, 2025 16

Our annual merit badge roundup has become a regular Scouting fan favorite. It’s the perfect glimpse into what elements of the program youth are interested in, are pouring time into and are emerging more knowledgeable

A photo of a person picking up trash from a beach

Scouting for Clean Waterways season is upon us! Here’s how you can participate

March 5, 2025 1

Scouting for Clean Waterways, Scouting America’s new initiative aimed at addressing the issue of marine debris, is designed to be a simple, easy and fun way to get Scouts of all ages involved in doing a Conservation Good Turn.

A photo of three Scouts bundled up during a snowstorm

Rare winter storm allows New Orleans Scouts to earn the Snow Sports merit badge

March 3, 2025 0

Earlier this winter, the city of New Orleans got 10 inches of snow in one day. For the Amadeo family, it meant an opportunity to earn the Snow Sports merit badge.