Aaron Derr, Author at Aaron On Scouting

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Unsung Heroes: Scout saves friend from possible tragedy

December 8, 2022 3

It was around 9:30 p.m. when Colton, a Scouts BSA member from Texas, gathered online with some friends — each from their own homes — to play videogames. During an otherwise routine call as the boys prepared to begin, Colton began to sense that something was wrong.

Scouts work on Exploration merit badge by exploring iconic Manhattan location

December 7, 2022 4

How important is the concept of exploration to modern society? The BSA’s Exploration merit badge pamphlet puts it best: “Exploration is the key to discovery.”

Our favorite holiday-themed content from the Scout Life website

December 5, 2022 1

Winter break is right around the corner. With the kids at home when they would normally be at school, you could be the one expected to provide entertainment. Have no fear. Scout Life is here.

Making winter fun for your Cub Scouts

December 2, 2022 1

If you’re ready to brave the elements with your Cub Scout boys and girls, here are some keys to success from these winter camp veterans.

Council’s winter camping program raises awareness about the dangers of opioids

November 30, 2022 0

As part of the Scout Out Opioids program, Scouts and their families learned about the dangers of opioids abuse and misuse from the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics.

Extreme Makeovers, Round 46: Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos

November 29, 2022 0

The latest batch of 11 projects — from 9 different states — includes installing new signage at a local park in Missouri, improving access to outdoors areas at a rehabilitation facility in Ohio and installing new outdoor games at a middle school in Kentucky.

Kids are losing their ability to see far away — here’s how Scouting can help

November 28, 2022 6

Pediatric ophthalmologist Noha Ekdawi says spending time outdoors — specifically, in the sunlight — is the best way to prevent myopia, or nearsightedness, in children. What do most Scout units do several times a month? Go outside!

‘Tis the season to overeat … but it doesn’t have to be!

November 25, 2022 0

Researchers say that what we eat and how much we consume is determined not by hunger, primarily, but by environmental cues such as color, aroma, variety and volume.

Counting down the 3 things we’re most thankful for: No. 1

November 24, 2022 1

“A Scout is thankful” — not officially part of the Scout Law, but certainly worth making it part of our lives this week. So much so that I’ll be publishing three consecutive posts leading up to Thanksgiving about the three things we at On Scouting are most thankful for.

‘The Fabelmans’ features a heartfelt, authentic depiction of Scouting

November 23, 2022 11

The Fabelmans is a semi-autobiographical drama written and directed by Steven Spielberg, the legendary director and Eagle Scout who in real life discovered his love of filmmaking while working on the Photography merit badge.