Gina Circelli, Author at Aaron On Scouting

Cub Scout holding a paddle for a canoe or kayak; very excited; excitement

Three things we learned from the Cub Scout program update announced on #CubChatLive

November 16, 2023 3

Last Friday’s #CubChatLive made history! We hosted more viewers than ever as National Cub Scout Committee Chair Audrey Oakes showcased how the program is becoming more fun, simpler and easier. This Cub Scout program update

Next #TrekOnTuesday, share your fundraising ideas to win high-adventure base gear

October 20, 2023 1

Each year, the Scout Life team looks forward to our special #TrekOnTuesday shows dedicated to the high-adventure bases. We’re preparing for our Oct. 24 show right now, and we’ve lined up some gear to give away

pack shoot to create imagery for the new handbooks and merit badge books

Looking for a new podcast? Try the #CubChatLive audio stream for Cub Scout leaders

September 13, 2023 0

Becoming a better Cub Scout leader just got easier. Do you drive to work? Hit the treadmill? Enjoy a morning cycle? How about a mid-afternoon hammock eye-resting sesh (we’re looking at you, work-from-home readers)? These

2023 National Outdoor Conference: Outdoor training is calling (and you must go!)

June 20, 2023 1

Get outside. Learn something. Put new and old skills to the test. Have fun. They sound simple, but these aims at the core of Scouting hinge on something: well-trained leaders at all levels. Even better,

NFL strength coach receives NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Award at Americanism Breakfast

June 1, 2023 0

Monty Gibson, strength and conditioning coach for the Cleveland Browns, brought the Americanism Breakfast crowd of Scouters to their feet this morning. But not before he brought his Scouting journey to a new summit as

Duty to God Breakfast affirms Scouting’s foundations are strong

May 31, 2023 3

“The BSA’s oath still means something.” United Methodist Church Bishop Robin Dease followed this statement with a recitation of the Scout Oath. When she reached the line, “… I will do my best to do

National Annual Meeting 2023: What it’s all about and how Scouting is moving forward

May 30, 2023 14

Why are hundreds of Scouting’s worldwide volunteers and professionals gathered in Atlanta this week? The excitement brimming from Scouters — some new, and many who haven’t seen each other in person in years — makes

How Scouts with disabilities can have the best summer ever (and how you can help make it happen)

May 16, 2023 1

Working with Scouts who have disabilities or special needs often requires two simple things: support and accommodation. And accommodating Scouts so they can achieve their goals and become stronger citizens? That’s at the heart of

Hiking Philmont during a break at the "Finding your seat at the Scouting table" training course

BSA leadership welcomes all: We’re saving a seat for YOU at the Scouting table

March 28, 2023 5

“To make Scouting vibrant and sustainable in the future, we must shift our culture to see the leadership contributions of women at every level of BSA as essential to the successful future of the movement.”

2022 merit badge rankings: A new chart-topper emerges

February 28, 2023 13

Let’s take a look at what changed, what stayed the same and what took the prize as our most highly earned merit badge of last year.