Darrin Scheid, Author at Aaron On Scouting

Help your Scout write their way to $2,500

March 5, 2026 0

Authors of the Scout-inspired book, George Goodwin, Dragon Slayer: A Scouting Legend, offer start-to-finish tips on how to tackle the annual Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation student writing challenge.

From attics to online archives, Scout leaders built a 13,500-item virtual museum

March 3, 2026 1

Curators aren’t finished yet. There’s still plenty of memorabilia to collect in time for the Horseshoe Scout Reservation’s 100th anniversary in 2027.

Why the next issue of Scout Life magazine is a must-read for kids

February 27, 2026 0

The March issue features outdoor tips, amazing camp options, STEAM, jokes and more.

221 and counting: how this Houston-area troop continues to turn out Eagle Scouts

February 25, 2026 0

Troop 242 has produced more Black Eagle Scouts than any troop in the nation. We caught up with its Scoutmaster to discuss the troop’s legacy and success.

Troop Traditions: See what this council and the KC Royals have in common

February 17, 2026 1

Scouting America councils organize amazing annual events for their troops and packs. Read about this baseball outing in Kansas City.

Scouts Then and Now

February 15, 2026 0

Scouts Then and Now showcases photos of a Scout or Venturer, one from their early Scouting years and one from later.

A photo of hands performing chest compressions on a practice mannequin

Scouts learn lifesaving skills in this Indiana council program

February 14, 2026 0

See how “100 Hearts in 100 Days” will teach families how to perform CPR and use an AED.

80 merit badges updated for 2026

February 11, 2026 2

Some merit badges were tweaked. Some experienced an overhaul. The goal is to modernize and refresh the merit badge program so it runs more efficiently.

Eagle Scout and former college sprinter suits up for Team USA’s bobsled team

February 6, 2026 0

Caleb Furnell rebounded from a horrific leg injury in high school to become a college runner. Now, he’s an Olympic bobsledder for Team USA in the 2026 winter games in Italy.

How the Super Bowl can inspire Scouts to earn merit badges

February 5, 2026 0

Sure, the Super Bowl is all about athletics, and, yep, there’s a merit badge for that! But there are merit badges for plenty of other non-sports-related activities at the Super Bowl too!