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  • [ June 20, 2025 ] The National Venturing Committee offers two key tools to help Venturers lead their adventures App Feed - Outdoors
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  • [ June 16, 2025 ] Eagle Scout rock star creating videogame based on classic game he played at camp App Feed - Famous Scouts
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Aaron Derr is the senior editor of Scout Life and Scouting magazines, and also a former Cubmaster and Scouts BSA volunteer.
App Feed - Outdoors

The National Venturing Committee offers two key tools to help Venturers lead their adventures

June 20, 2025 0

Two of the Venturing program’s most important training modules are designed to ensure that Venturers have the knowledge and skills they need to make their crews successful.

Scouts dancing and being excited and playing with beach balls at the Delta Base camp Bash during the 2023 National Scout Jamboree at The Summit Bechtel Reserve in Mount Hope, West Virginia
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Elevate Your Jamboree Journey with these valued Scouting America partners

June 17, 2025 0

The only thing better than attending the National Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve near Beckley, West Virginia, is reserving a few days before or after to explore all the area has to offer.

A portrait of brothers Dan and Mac Reynolds
App Feed - Famous Scouts

Eagle Scout rock star creating videogame based on classic game he played at camp

June 16, 2025 2

Last Flag, created by Eagle Scout brothers Dan and Mac Reynolds, is a videogame inspired by Dan and Mac’s experiences at Scout camp.

A photo of Scouts BSA-aged youth working on a chemistry experiment
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Here’s the reason behind those major Chemistry merit badge updates

June 9, 2025 1

Chemistry, one of the original 57 merit badges offered when the organization was founded in 1911 and one of the 11 that have used the same logo continuously since then, has a whole new set of requirements.

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The new online pack meeting resources make planning meetings fun, simple and easy

June 5, 2025 0

The pack meeting is a time to build positive relationships among the families in the pack. These new resources will make planning one much easier.

App Feed - Outdoors

Gear up for camping with our Scout Life camping gear giveaway!

June 3, 2025 0

The Scout Life Gear Up for Camping Giveaway is your chance to win an awesome package of cutting-edge camping gear. The contest is live now and runs through June 30.

A photo of Anson Moyer and the MosquitOasis tent
App Feed - Health and Safety

This Scouting alumnus and his dad want your summer camp to be mosquito-free

June 2, 2025 0

There are very few things that can ruin a campout like mosquitos, the tiny terrorists that drive a camper mad when they get into your tent at night.

App Feed - Health and Safety

Early impressions of Scouting America’s new Safeguarding Youth training

May 28, 2025 3

Scouting America’s most important training module has been updated with an entirely new look and feel, including a greater emphasis on the organization’s SAFE initiative and the use of real volunteers in real Scouting environments.

Alumni

Scouting America names its 2025 National Alumnus of the Year

May 16, 2025 0

Scouting Alumni, the official alumni association of Scouting America, has named Michael Thompson of Greenville, South Carolina, its 2025 National Alumnus of the Year, as announced at the 2025 National Annual Meeting.

A photo of Richard Reeves speaking at the 2025 National Annual Meeting
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Why boys and young men need Scouting now more than ever

May 16, 2025 3

Boys and men are increasingly lonely and at a higher risk of suicide now than at any time before. Scouting can help.

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Aaron Derr

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


Michael Freeman

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


Sheniece Chappell

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


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Bryan Wendell, an Eagle Scout, is the founder of Bryan on Scouting (now Aaron on Scouting).

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