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Articles by Bryan Wendell

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Bryan Wendell, an Eagle Scout, is the founder of Bryan on Scouting and a contributing writer.
App Feed - Cub Scouts

Update to Scouts BSA joining requirements opens the door to more young people

April 28, 2022 18

A change to the Scouts BSA joining requirements will make it easier for young people to join a troop alongside their friends and classmates.

App Feed - Scouts BSA

2021 merit badge rankings: Return of summer camps shuffles the list again

April 26, 2022 6

In 2021, the top five shuffled again as summer camp favorites like Swimming, First Aid and Environmental Science bounced back in a big way.

App Feed - Eagle Scouts

For his Eagle project, this Scout planned a Bocce Fest for students with special needs

April 21, 2022 1

For his Eagle Scout service project, Luke planned, developed and gave leadership to a Bocce Fest for life skills students at high school.

App Feed - Famous Scouts

In this turbulent world, there’s still a lot to learn from the late Gail Halvorsen — ‘Berlin Candy Bomber’ and father of 3 Eagle Scouts

April 19, 2022 0

After talking to one of his three Eagle Scout sons, we can provide a bit of the untold story of Gail Halvorsen, the “Berlin Candy Bomber.”

App Feed - For Leaders

Pennsylvania Scouter, a licensed funeral director, creates memorial service guide

April 14, 2022 15

“I wrote the Memorial Service Guide intending to profess respect, honor and reverence to the memory of the deceased,” he says.

App Feed - For Parents

The one thing you can do in high school that will be on your résumé for life

April 12, 2022 5

There’s one high school accomplishment that belongs on your resume and LinkedIn profile from age 16 to age 60 and beyond: the Eagle Scout Award.

App Feed - For Leaders

Is your pack, troop or crew owed money? Follow these three easy steps to check

April 7, 2022 6

Sure, $25, $50 or even $250 won’t replace your next popcorn fundraiser. But it could be enough to cover snacks or transportation costs.

App Feed - For Leaders

In Scouter’s inspiring story, a journey to a sense of belonging in Scouting

April 5, 2022 0

Scouting seemed like an attractive option for this mom and her family — a place where her children could learn lessons not found in textbooks.

App Feed - Outdoors

Astronomy merit badge-seeking Scouts discover Scouting on distant planet

April 1, 2022 13

Scientists working with Scouts to complete the Astronomy merit badge uncovered evidence of Scouting on another planet.

App Feed - Eagle Scouts

Other people, all times: He helped man with special needs rejoin Scouts, earn Eagle

March 30, 2022 1

Trenton learned that Chris had been a Scout in the early to mid-2000s. But that Scouting story ended in a cliffhanger.

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


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


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

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