August 2025 - Aaron On Scouting

Here’s how to earn a free recruiter strip, plus a significant discount on uniforms, from Scouting America Outfitters

August 28, 2025 2

It might be the most important patch in Scouting, and for the next four months it’s free for anyone who completes five simple steps.

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This might be the most important thing you can do after you recruit new Scouts

August 27, 2025 1

Families who don’t feel welcomed after they sign up for Scouting are very likely to simply leave. And once they leave, they don’t come back.

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How to sign up for the 2026 National Jamboree

August 26, 2025 2

The 2026 National Jamboree is on track to being one of the most exciting events in Scouting. The good news is there are still more than 300 days for Scouts and adult volunteers to do

Cub Scouts help brighten up camp signs, plus other good news in Scouting this week

August 22, 2025 0

Cub Scouts help brighten up camp signs, plus other good news in Scouting this week, including Scout transforms storage into safe place and Scout’s service project brings lasting blessing to community

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Everything you need to know about Scoutly, Scouting America’s new AI tool

August 21, 2025 7

Say hello to Scoutly, Scouting America’s powerful new AI assistant designed to provide instant, reliable support for the entire Scouting community.

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Six things to consider as you prepare to ramp up your fall recruiting efforts

August 19, 2025 0

Though there’s still technically a few weeks left of summer, now’s the time to start seriously considering your fall recruiting strategy.

Den meeting decks now available at Scout Shop: Plan your meeting in minutes!

August 18, 2025 3

Planning your den meetings just got a lot easier (and way more fun).

Scouting grows in Washington state, plus other news in Scouting

August 15, 2025 0

Scouting grows in Chewelah as troop rebuilds, plus other positive news in Scouting, including Eagle Scout empowers girls with hygiene donation project and Scouts unite across states after wildfire.

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5 Quick Questions with: Glenn Ault, chair of the 2026 National Jamboree

August 13, 2025 0

As you can imagine, one of the biggest gatherings in Scouting requires one of the biggest planning efforts in Scouting. Thankfully, the event is in good hands under chairman Glenn Ault.

A photo of three Scouts who have earned the Multisport merit badge

Why the Multisport merit badge was the perfect outdoors activity for these Scouts

August 12, 2025 0

For three Scouts from Troop 737 in Evergreen, Colorado, the Multisport merit badge arrived at just the right time.