Aaron Derr, Author at Aaron On Scouting

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Philmont ROCS: An environmentally focused 21-day backcountry adventure

April 12, 2023 1

There are epic Philmont adventures, and then there are EPIC PHILMONT ADVENTURES like the Roving Outdoor Conservation School (ROCS), which lasts a whopping 21 days.

A group of scuba divers and their instructor

“Capt. Steve” and the benefits of scuba certification at BSA summer camp

April 11, 2023 1

Capt. Steve Coe is one of the few people who fits in the middle of the Venn diagram of registered Scouters, licensed scuba instructors and people willing to do both on a regular basis.

Meet the 2023 recipients of the National Venturing Leadership Award

April 10, 2023 1

The National Venturing Leadership Award igoes to Venturers and Venturing Advisors who have made exceptional contributions to Venturing and while also exemplifying the Scout Oath and Law.

An interview with the first female Eagle Scout in Abilene, plus other good news from this week

April 7, 2023 0

San Francisco troop unearths 90-year-old time capsule, Scouts BSA members present 100-year-old veteran with a special gift, Minnesota Scout becomes first in his region to earn the Distinguished Conservation Award and more good news from this week.

Northern Tier Forest Corps: Where conservation meets adventure

April 6, 2023 0

There’s a trail in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area between Back Bay and Pipestone Bay that had become unusable. Enter the Northern Tier Forest Corps, one of several conservation-focused programs offered by the Northern Tier High Adventure Program.

Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter with Troop 101

Before entering hospice, Jimmy Carter joined his grandson’s Scout troop on a walk

April 3, 2023 37

Late last year, before former U.S. President Jimmy Carter made the decision to enter hospice care, he and his wife Rosalynn were joined on their daily walk by the Scouts of Troop 101 in Atlanta — their grandson’s troop.

BSA introduces high-tech alternative to strenuous 50-Miler requirements

April 1, 2023 21

The BSA’s 50-Miler Award is not supposed to be easy. It is designed to recognize BSA members who cover a trail or canoe or boat route of not less than 50 consecutive miles over a minimum of five consecutive days without the aid of motors.

Tiny Scouts BSA troop stays strong, plus other good news from this week

March 31, 2023 2

Eagle Scout candidate rebuilds playground destroyed by fire, Former Scout unearths history behind his favorite camping spot and more good news from this week.

Montana volunteer uncovers fascinating history of woman Scouting pioneer

March 30, 2023 1

Beth Groeneveld was one of the founders of the fledgling Boy Scouts of America movement in Butte, Montana, 78 years before women were allowed to be Scoutmasters.

Conservation is built into Sea Base Marine STEM Adventure

March 29, 2023 0

The Marine STEM Adventure at Sea Base isn’t just about science, technology, engineering and math. It’s also about conservation.