Aaron Derr, Author at Aaron On Scouting

Our five favorite things about the official Philmont podcast

December 16, 2021 0

Philmont stories are Scouting stories. In an effort to tell those stories in a new and exciting way, Philmont has launched its first official podcast.

A Christmas tree safety quiz

December 11, 2021 1

As you deck the halls this season, check out this safety quiz from the November-December 2018 issue of Scouting magazine.

How Scouting put this meteorologist on his career path

December 9, 2021 0

As Andrew Adams worked his way up the ranks of Scouting, there was one experience that just might have had more long-term impact than all the others.

Calorie-cutting tips for the holidays

November 27, 2021 0

Turkey Day is only the beginning of a long holiday season of overeating that culminates with midnight champagne toasts and pigs in blankets.

How Scouting for Food benefits everyone

November 20, 2021 0

After being gathered from residents’ porches and doorsteps by Greater St. Louis Area Council Scouts BSA members, Cub Scouts, Venturers and Explorers, hundreds of pounds of donated food are taken to local firehouses and food pantries.

Brother-sister Scout duo shines on ‘American Ninja Warrior Junior’

November 18, 2021 1

Now that their episodes have aired, Sydney, from Troop 7332, and Dylan, a member of Troop 332, both in Columbus, Ohio, can finally share what it was like.

‘Gus’ illustrator, 95, honored at Connecticut Yankee Council camporee

November 16, 2021 0

Orlando Busino, 95, was recently honored for his 52 years of contributions to the BSA at a Connecticut Yankee Council camporee.

Dutch-oven cooking 101

November 13, 2021 2

Dutch-oven cooking is as much a part of Scouting as tying knots. Here are some basic tips to help you get started.

Fall is a great time for stargazing

November 6, 2021 0

Fall and winter night skies offer great opportunities to view prominent stars, planets, and constellations, plus a meteor shower or two.

A Halloween tradition

October 30, 2021 0

We wrote about the haunted castle operated by Troop 2 in Fort Wayne, Ind., way back in 2005. You can imagine how thrilled we were when we checked and, sure enough, the same program is still going strong today!