Aaron Derr, Author at On Scouting

Guess what these college mascots all have in common?

September 26, 2022 1

The job is to get up in front of a group of people — sometimes it’s a lot; sometimes it’s a little — and perform. The job is to have a positive attitude, and to

From the Scouting magazine archives: An interview with Ernest Green Jr., Eagle Scout and member of the Little Rock Nine

September 24, 2022 0

On Sept. 25, 1957, Eagle Scout Ernest Green Jr. and eight other African-American students walked through the front doors of Little Rock’s Central High School and onto the pages of history.

#SeeSayDay is September 25. Here’s what you can do to Be Prepared

September 23, 2022 1

As leaders in our communities, it makes perfect sense for Scout leaders, parents and Scouts themselves to understand that we can all help if we know what to look for.

How do you recruit older youth to the BSA?

September 21, 2022 1

One of the most common questions we at On Scouting get is, “Where do you come up with your story ideas?” And the most common answer to that question is, “We get them from readers

You can stream or buy the DVD of Peace River, a movie filmed largely at Philmont

September 19, 2022 1

Ben Jones had no background in filmmaking or screenwriting. Instead, he had a vision — an idea for a story he wanted to tell.

From the Scouting magazine archives: Moon watching with Scouts

September 17, 2022 0

Who doesn’t get a thrill looking up at the moon? Whether you see it as a giant, glowing orb rising from the eastern horizon at dusk or as a slender, silvery crescent hanging on the

Did you notice the Scouts in ‘The Fabelmans’ trailer?

September 16, 2022 5

The Fabelmans is a semi-autobiographical drama written and directed by Steven Spielberg. Although the main character’s name is Sammy Fabelman, the story is based on Spielberg’s life from ages 7-18, when he was living in Arizona and active in his local Scout troop.

Articles by Aaron Derr