Aaron Derr, Author at Aaron On Scouting

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.

#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.

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!

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.

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.

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.