Aaron Derr, Author at Aaron On Scouting

Enjoy these photos of fireworks from the National Scout Jamboree

July 4, 2022 0

Setting off fireworks is an unauthorized activity in the Boy Scouts of America, but watching a fireworks display conducted by licensed experts certainly isn’t.

These three units offer more than a meeting place

July 2, 2022 1

These three units do more than offer a meeting place. They cultivate a Scouting home.

The heroic Scouts from the Missouri train derailment have returned home

July 1, 2022 7

The Scouts and adult volunteers that were onboard the train are heroes who performed brilliantly in an unimaginably difficult situation.

5 things you should do at home right now — from the Home Repairs merit badge pamphlet

June 29, 2022 1

Looking for productive things to do with your kids before school starts? Look no further than the Home Repairs merit badge pamphlet.

What to know before taking Cub Scouts in or near the water

June 27, 2022 1

“My family owns a Jet Ski. Our kids are comfortable on it. Is it OK if we bring it to the campout and let the Cub Scouts drive it?”

“I’m Still Hungry!”

June 25, 2022 0

Careful menu planning examines the rigors of high adventure activities and makes sure that calorie and nutrition levels not only meet energy requirements but also leave diners feeling satisfied.

Virtual roundtables: What they are; who they’re for; how they can help

June 24, 2022 0

During the height of COVID-19 pandemic, when it became much more difficult for people to meet in person, the BSA introduced virtual roundtables — same idea, just conducted via internet video conferencing.

These three steps can help you beat the heat during a hot-weather outing

June 22, 2022 1

The only way you can safely beat the heat is with our three-step process: preparation, hydration and nutrition.

Worth reading: Eagle Scout’s essay on “The Importance of Scouting in America”

June 20, 2022 0

What impressed us the most with was how Julia used the Scouts BSA uniform as a metaphor for everything that Scouting is about.

The advantages of hammock camping

June 18, 2022 1

Here are 10 reasons to consider hammock camping, according to Derek Hansen, a lightweight backpacker, Scoutmaster and “hammock enthusiast.”