Aaron Derr, Author at Aaron On Scouting

This Halloween-themed bookmark from Scout Shop is an easy way to raise awareness of your pack

October 14, 2025 0

On the front, the bookmark has a QR code that takes families to the BeAScout homepage. On the back, there’s a blank space in which you can add information about your local Cub Scout pack.

Calling all Cub Scouts to spread holiday cheer to our military (while completing citizenship Adventures)

October 13, 2025 2

The holidays can be a lonely time for troops stationed at military bases far from home. Thanks to a new initiative available only for the next month, Cub Scouts can help — and complete a citizenship requirement at the same time.

At Philmont, Scouts are taking the pledge to conserve the environment then spreading the word when they get home

October 6, 2025 1

Julianna Munoz, Aarya Paraskar and Andrew Penrose all went to Philmont Scout Ranch this year to experience one of the most pristine, gorgeous wilderness areas in North America. They each returned home with so much more.

Promotion artwork for the latest Greeking Out book: Tales from the Underworld

Just in time for spooky season, the latest book in the Greeking Out series is chock-full of family-friendly chills

September 29, 2025 0

Greeking Out: Tales from the Underworld, the latest in the hit book series from National Geographic Kids, is just the right amount of scary.

A photo of the Scouting Purdue executive board

This Purdue University program helps Scouting alumni stay connected with Scouting

September 23, 2025 4

When Eagle Scout Janith D’Alwis started his college days at Purdue University, he noticed early on that something was missing. “In high school, Scouting was a big part of my life — probably 10 hours

A photo of two Cub Scouts waiving while wearing their uniforms

Do you have your Cub Scouts wear their uniforms to school?

September 16, 2025 3

Sometimes all it takes is one look at the uniform to convince a child to join Cub Scouts. That’s why it’s a good idea to occasionally ask your Cub Scouts to wear their uniforms to school.

A photo of a Scout wearing a Messengers of Peace neckerchief

Which of the new Messengers of Peace learning paths is best for your Scout?

September 11, 2025 0

The Messengers of Peace initiative is being realigned to better empower Scouts to serve as peace builders and global citizens.

A photo of a group of Cub Scouts performing a flag ceremony while wearing their uniforms

Make sure your new Scouting families know about this limited-time uniform offer

September 8, 2025 0

Starting this week, both new and returning families can save 20% on a full Cub Scout, Scouts BSA or Venturing uniform.

Scouting can help youth find a career in this field that desperately needs workers

September 3, 2025 0

Earning one or more of these merit badges could be a Scout’s first step into a rewarding — and highly paying — career in shipbuilding.

Here’s how to earn a free recruiter strip, plus a significant discount on uniforms, from Scouting America Outfitters

August 28, 2025 2

It might be the most important patch in Scouting, and for the next four months it’s free for anyone who completes five simple steps.