Aaron Derr, Author at Aaron On Scouting

High-adventure base registration for summer 2026 opens this week! Here’s what you need to know

January 13, 2025 0

The registration windows for summer 2026 treks at the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve, Northern Tier National High Adventure Program and Sea Base open this week.

NFL star speaks from the heart in Scouting America promotional video

January 9, 2025 0

As a six-year veteran of the NFL, David Montgomery has recorded a lot of commercials, voiceovers and other promotional materials. This one, however, hit different.

Greatest hits: The 10 most-read blog posts of 2024

January 7, 2025 2

2024 was quite the year in Scouting, and we at Aaron on Scouting were honored to be part of it. As we turn the page to 2025, take a look at the top 10 most-read posts of last year.

A photo of race car driver Zachary Tinkle

Here’s how to get your Scout’s Pinewood Derby car design on a real race car

January 6, 2025 0

Since its beginning, Pinewood Derby cars have been miniature, unmanned versions of race cars. Now Cub Scouts have the chance to see their car as a full-size race car, complete with a driver. Zachary Tinkle,

A photo of Scouts in front of the official NASA emblem

Scouting America council partners with NASA, plus other good news from this week

January 3, 2025 0

Scouting America’s Sam Houston Council has partnered with NASA to launch a STEM initiative that aims to better equip high school students with skills related to science, technology, engineering and math.

A photo of Eagle Scout rock climber Michael Vaill

Eagle Scout rock climber continues to reach for new heights

December 31, 2024 0

It’s not an exaggeration to say that Michael Vaill (Eagle Class of 2010) recently had one of the best weeks in the history of recorded rock climbing.

Jimmy Carter was a Scout leader and Silver Buffalo recipient known for telling great stories around the campfire

December 30, 2024 8

Before serving as the 39th president of the United States, before serving as the 76th governor of Georgia, Jimmy Carter served in a smaller but just as vital role: his children’s Scout leader.

Scouts BSA troop celebrates 1,000th Eagle Scout, all under the same Scoutmaster

December 23, 2024 6

Mike Lanning became the Scoutmaster of Troop 223 in Pacific Palisades, California, in 1953, when he was 21 years old. More than 70 years later, Troop 223 is still going strong, and so is Lanning.

A screen capture of David Montgomery flashing the Scout salute after scoring a touchdown

Scouts send best wishes to David Montgomery after his injury, plus other news from the week

December 20, 2024 1

Whether he plays again this season or not, Montgomery has had a remarkable impact on both the Detroit Lions and on Scouting America.

He’s volunteered for decades on Eagle Scout boards of review; here are his two favorite memories

December 18, 2024 2

Steve Scarano is a 76-year-old Eagle Scout currently living in Vista, California, who serves on Eagle Scout boards or review.