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  • [ October 21, 2025 ] Add to our list of big and small ways to say thanks to Scouting volunteers App Feed
  • [ October 17, 2025 ] Sea Scouts sail to glory, plus other news in Scouting this week Scouting in the News
  • [ October 16, 2025 ] Meet Craig Yoe, one of the creative forces behind the Muppets, who got much of his inspiration from Boys’ Life Alumni
  • [ October 15, 2025 ] Scouting America launches merit badges in Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence App Feed - Scouts BSA
  • [ October 14, 2025 ] This Halloween-themed bookmark from Scout Shop is an easy way to raise awareness of your pack App Feed - Cub Scouts

Month: October 2025

high-five at the climbing wall - Scouts BSA photo 2024
App Feed

Add to our list of big and small ways to say thanks to Scouting volunteers

October 21, 2025 0

Recognition comes in two forms, formal and informal. Both can be powerful, and both help Scouting’s adult leaders feel valued.

Scouting in the News

Sea Scouts sail to glory, plus other news in Scouting this week

October 17, 2025 0

Sea Scouts sail to glory, plus other news in Scouting this week, including Scout’s pantry project supports local needs and Scout brings color to community.

Alumni

Meet Craig Yoe, one of the creative forces behind the Muppets, who got much of his inspiration from Boys’ Life

October 16, 2025 0

Decades before he was recruited by the legendary Jim Henson to be the creative director, vice president and general manager of the Muppets, Craig Yoe was a Scout in Troop 11 in Akron, Ohio.

An image of the merit badge logos for Cybersecurity and AI
App Feed - Scouts BSA

Scouting America launches merit badges in Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence

October 15, 2025 1

Scouting America’s merit badge program continues to expand, this time with the launch of two badges aimed at giving Scouts some of the skills to be successful in our constantly evolving digital world.

App Feed - Cub Scouts

This Halloween-themed bookmark from Scout Shop is an easy way to raise awareness of your pack

October 14, 2025 0

On the front, the bookmark has a QR code that takes families to the BeAScout homepage. On the back, there’s a blank space in which you can add information about your local Cub Scout pack.

App Feed - Cub Scouts

Calling all Cub Scouts to spread holiday cheer to our military (while completing citizenship Adventures)

October 13, 2025 0

The holidays can be a lonely time for troops stationed at military bases far from home. Thanks to a new initiative available only for the next month, Cub Scouts can help — and complete a citizenship requirement at the same time.

#AdventureOn!
Scouting in the News

Scouting makes a comeback in Ohio Town, plus other Scouting news this week

October 10, 2025 0

Scouting makes a comeback in Conotton Valley, plus other news this week, including Scouting spirit shines in New Palestine and From fields to food drives: Scarecrows team up with Scouts

App Feed

Scouter shares the gift of music with troop bugler

October 8, 2025 1

Dennis Wagner’s bugle was relegated to sitting on a shelf – still in its box – at his parents’ home. Later, it got moved into his garage. Until he met Mariano Atanassov.

App Feed

Get ready for a travel-free jamboree

October 7, 2025 0

Your Scouts can experience the excitement of an international Scouting event – without leaving home!

App Feed - Outdoors

At Philmont, Scouts are taking the pledge to conserve the environment then spreading the word when they get home

October 6, 2025 1

Julianna Munoz, Aarya Paraskar and Andrew Penrose all went to Philmont Scout Ranch this year to experience one of the most pristine, gorgeous wilderness areas in North America. They each returned home with so much more.

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  • high-five at the climbing wall - Scouts BSA photo 2024
    Add to our list of big and small ways to say thanks to Scouting volunteers
    October 21, 2025 0
  • Sea Scouts sail to glory, plus other news in Scouting this week
    October 17, 2025 0
  • Meet Craig Yoe, one of the creative forces behind the Muppets, who got much of his inspiration from Boys’ Life
    October 16, 2025 0
  • An image of the merit badge logos for Cybersecurity and AI
    Scouting America launches merit badges in Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence
    October 15, 2025 1
  • This Halloween-themed bookmark from Scout Shop is an easy way to raise awareness of your pack
    October 14, 2025 0

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Aaron Derr is the senior editor of Aaron on Scouting and Scout Life magazine, and also a former Cubmaster and Scouts BSA volunteer.


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Michael Freeman, an Eagle Scout, is an associate editor of Scout Life and Scouting magazines.


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Sheniece Chappell is an associate editor of Scout Life and Scouting magazines.


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