February 2026 - Aaron On Scouting

80 merit badges updated for 2026

February 11, 2026 1

Some merit badges were tweaked. Some experienced an overhaul. The goal is to modernize and refresh the merit badge program so it runs more efficiently.

New summer opportunity for Sea Scouts

February 10, 2026 0

Sea Scouts, Venturers and anyone interested in nautical knowledge are invited to Tanah Keeta Scout Reservation from July 5-11.

A parent’s guide to blue and gold banquets

February 9, 2026 1

If you’re reading “blue and gold banquet” on your Cub Scout’s calendar for the first time, you’re probably wondering what the whole thing is about.

Eagle Scout and former college sprinter suits up for Team USA’s bobsled team

February 6, 2026 0

Caleb Furnell rebounded from a horrific leg injury in high school to become a college runner. Now, he’s an Olympic bobsledder for Team USA in the 2026 winter games in Italy.

How the Super Bowl can inspire Scouts to earn merit badges

February 5, 2026 0

Sure, the Super Bowl is all about athletics, and, yep, there’s a merit badge for that! But there are merit badges for plenty of other non-sports-related activities at the Super Bowl too!

The purr-fect Summit rank project

February 4, 2026 0

Michael Hendricks’ Summit rank project involved filming adoptable felines and editing the footage into creative, captivating reels.

Meet 116 Scouts who became famous

February 3, 2026 8

This list of 116 Scouts who became famous includes presidents and Pulitzer Prize recipients, astronauts and athletes, celebrities and CEOs.

See which Eagle Scout could play in Sunday’s Super Bowl

February 2, 2026 0

Seattle Seahawks tight end Eric Saubert, an Eagle Scout since 2012, is expected to suit up for Sunday’s Super Bowl.