Aaron Derr, Author at Aaron On Scouting

How two Los Angeles Scouting America councils helped after deadly wildfires

March 19, 2025 0

Two programs — a uniform replacement program and an adopt-a-Scouting-family program — have gone a long way toward helping the more than 130 Scouting households across the two councils that lost their homes and most everything in them.

A photo of a happy participant at Philmont Training Center

The Philmont Training Center is the place for all of your training needs this summer

March 18, 2025 0

Philmont Training Center (PTC), Scouting America’s national training center located at Philmont Scout Ranch near Cimarron, New Mexico, is currently taking reservations for this summer and beyond.

What is the Scouts BSA Test Lab, and how can it benefit your troop?

March 17, 2025 0

The Scouts BSA Test Lab is a way for Scouts and adults to try out new potential merit badges, report back on their experiences and, in the process, help shape the future of Scouting.

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.

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 2

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.

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.

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.

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.