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  • [ July 9, 2025 ] In case you missed it: Every merit badge pamphlet is now available for free online App Feed - Scouts BSA
  • [ July 8, 2025 ] The Big Blue Boy Scout is back on the big screen — and it’s (mostly) super App Feed - Famous Scouts
  • [ July 7, 2025 ] Rocketry team made up of Scouts BSA members brings home international championship App Feed - Scouts BSA
  • [ July 4, 2025 ] This Fourth of July, Scouts salute veterans, plus other news in Scouting this week App Feed - Scouts BSA

Articles by Aaron Derr

About Aaron Derr
Aaron Derr is the senior editor of Scout Life and Scouting magazines, and also a former Cubmaster and Scouts BSA volunteer.
App Feed - Famous Scouts

An interview with Ernest Green Jr., Eagle Scout and member of the Little Rock Nine

September 24, 2022 0

On Sept. 25, 1957, Eagle Scout Ernest Green Jr. and eight other African-American students walked through the front doors of Little Rock’s Central High School and onto the pages of history.

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#SeeSayDay is September 25. Here’s what you can do to Be Prepared

September 23, 2022 1

As leaders in our communities, it makes perfect sense for Scout leaders, parents and Scouts themselves to understand that we can all help if we know what to look for.

App Feed - Scouts BSA

How do you recruit older youth to the BSA?

September 21, 2022 7

It starts with maintaining a relationship with your local Cub Scout packs. It continues with trying to recruit youth who have never been Scouts. Let us know what you think!

App Feed - For Parents

You can stream or buy the DVD of Peace River, a movie filmed largely at Philmont

September 19, 2022 1

Ben Jones had no background in filmmaking or screenwriting. Instead, he had a vision — an idea for a story he wanted to tell.

App Feed - Outdoors

Moon watching with Scouts

September 17, 2022 0

When your budding young astronomers ask questions about that shining orb in the night sky, be prepared to explain the mysteries of the moon.

App Feed - Famous Scouts

Did you notice the Scouts in ‘The Fabelmans’ trailer?

September 16, 2022 8

The Fabelmans is a semi-autobiographical drama written and directed by Steven Spielberg. Although the main character’s name is Sammy Fabelman, the story is based on Spielberg’s life from ages 7-18, when he was living in Arizona and active in his local Scout troop.

App Feed - Cub Scouts

The secret of their success: How these El Paso units serve their Hispanic community

September 14, 2022 1

“It’s about passing on our values and being good citizens. There just aren’t many organizations like that.”

App Feed - Famous Scouts

Worth reading: Eagle Scout visits Titanic; plans trip to outer space

September 12, 2022 1

In July, he took part in a dive to explore the wreckage of the RMS Titanic, more than 12,000 feet beneath Atlantic Ocean. And next year, he’s scheduled to fly to space to conduct a suborbital research mission for NASA.

App Feed - For Parents

Scouting responds to a national crisis

September 10, 2022 0

In the wake of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, Scout units from coast to coast and around the world went into action to help those in need.

App Feed - For Parents

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month; here’s what you need to know

September 9, 2022 1

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and it’s important to note that suicidal thoughts can affect anyone.

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  • A photo of David Corenswet as Superman
    The Big Blue Boy Scout is back on the big screen — and it’s (mostly) super
    July 8, 2025 2
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    Rocketry team made up of Scouts BSA members brings home international championship
    July 7, 2025 0
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Aaron Derr

Aaron Derr is the senior editor of Aaron on Scouting and Scout Life magazine, and also a former Cubmaster and Scouts BSA volunteer.


Michael Freeman

Michael Freeman, an Eagle Scout, is an associate editor of Scout Life and Scouting magazines.


Sheniece Chappell

Sheniece Chappell is an associate editor of Scout Life and Scouting magazines.


Bryan Wendell

Bryan Wendell, an Eagle Scout, is the founder of Bryan on Scouting (now Aaron on Scouting).

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