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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
  • [ July 2, 2025 ] How Scouting America is making its camps even more accessible to Scouts with special needs App Feed - For Parents

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About Gina Circelli
Gina Circelli is the senior digital editor for Scout Life. She loves sharing news about Scouts who shake up pop culture or contribute to their communities in big ways.
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Applications now open for the Scouts BSA National Youth Council

June 30, 2025 0

The Scouts BSA Youth Council is the platform for passionate youth leaders to help shape decisions across the organization, and applications for the next term are now open.

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Why is an NFL running back at this Scout video shoot?

June 18, 2025 5

We’ve got a powerful message and a high-profile partner to help you spread the word about Scouting.

2025 National Annual Meeting - Duty to God Breakfast
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Everything that’s happened at Scouting America’s National Annual Meeting so far

May 15, 2025 0

Not in Orlando for Scouting America’s National Annual Meeting (NAM)? We’ve got you covered.

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The Aviation merit badge just got a first-class upgrade: introducing a new digital experience

May 14, 2025 2

The Aviation merit badge is officially the first to feature an online, interactive resource guide packed with multimedia tools.

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Breaking: Scouting musical to premiere at Jamboree 2026 then move to the Sphere in Las Vegas

April 1, 2025 15

Check out “Do a Good Turn and Take a Bow”, the new Scouting musical! Preview the soundtrack and learn how to get tickets.

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What’s inside the April issue of Scout Life magazine?

March 27, 2025 0

With an amazing caving adventure headlining this action-packed issue, the April 2025 Scout Life is packed with essentials for Scouts. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s inside.

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The 2024 merit badge rankings: Take a swing at guessing what made the largest gains this year!

March 6, 2025 24

Our annual merit badge roundup has become a regular Scouting fan favorite. It’s the perfect glimpse into what elements of the program youth are interested in, are pouring time into and are emerging more knowledgeable

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The March 2025 issue of Scout Life rings in spring Scout things!

February 20, 2025 0

Check out the coming issue to get your Scouts ready to take on warmer temps, water excursions, summer camp and lots of adventures.

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Scouting America’s 115th birthday celebration lights up the U.S.

February 10, 2025 0

As a reflection of the impact Scouting has had on people around the world, the weekend’s celebrations prove the movement is thriving.

January Scout Life
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Help Scouts start their year strong with the first Scout Life issue of 2025

December 17, 2024 0

Snow adventures, Scouting America’s 115th birthday, a reader’s dream roundup, Black history, cold-weather gear and, oh yeah, MORE snow. If that sounds like too much midwinter goodness packed into one magazine, you’ve never checked out

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  • Close-up of sash with merit badges
    In case you missed it: Every merit badge pamphlet is now available for free online
    July 9, 2025 0
  • 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
  • The Troop 74 Rocketeers
    Rocketry team made up of Scouts BSA members brings home international championship
    July 7, 2025 0
  • This Fourth of July, Scouts salute veterans, plus other news in Scouting this week
    July 4, 2025 0
  • How Scouting America is making its camps even more accessible to Scouts with special needs
    July 2, 2025 0

Aaron on Scouting Contributors

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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