Aaron Derr, Author at Aaron On Scouting

How to nominate a Scout or Scouter for a BSA lifesaving award

July 20, 2022 2

The BSA’s lifesaving and meritorious action awards program is designed to recognize youth and adults who have performed an attempt to save a life, or to recognize notable acts of service that put into practice Scouting skills or ideals.

Let’s look at lifesaving — not the merit badge, the competitive sport

July 18, 2022 1

The sport of lifesaving, not to be confused with the Lifesaving merit badge that’s earned by nearly 20,000 Scouts per year, is a competitive event at The World Games.

How to help inexperienced Scouts with a fear of camping

July 16, 2022 0

Getting some kids out of the house — and out of their comfort zones — can present a challenge to even the savviest Scout leader.

The two questions that must be asked before you start a campfire

July 15, 2022 7

There are two questions that must be asked before you build a campfire: Do we really need a campfire? And, are we building it the right way?

Worth reading: Why you should consider an offseason family vacation to Florida Sea Base

July 13, 2022 0

At the southernmost tip of our country lies a tropical paradise known as the Florida Keys. It’s the perfect place for a family vacation, and from October through April, the BSA has you covered.

How to experience NOAC 2022 without leaving your home

July 11, 2022 0

NOAC is known as the place for Arrowmen to share ideas, attend training sessions and make new friends. Remote delegates get to do all that, too, even though they are unable to attend in person.

Building an emergency shelter

July 9, 2022 0

As evening approaches, you realize you’re not going to make it back to camp before dark. It would be dangerous to try to find your way, so you need to make shelter — fast. What do you do?

Keep your older Scouts engaged by safely increasing the intensity of their outdoor experiences

July 7, 2022 1

Your Scouts have been hiking. They’ve been to day camp. They’ve likely been on weekend campouts, and many of them might have been to summer camp. All of these are great, fun activities for Scouts who are just getting used to being outdoors. At some point, though, they’re going to be ready for more. So … what’s next?

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.