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  • [ 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
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Articles by Gina Circelli

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.
History of Scouting

Here are 18 of the best Scouts BSA patrol names so far

March 4, 2019 108

For Scouts BSA patrols, a name unites new and old friends. What’s more, it gives Scouts a chance to express their originality.

Eagle Scout

The unbelievable story of how a Cub Scout met John McCain then received an honor you’d never expect

January 25, 2019 4

When Eagle Scout Zach Dougherty met John McCain in 2007, he was a Cub Scout. What happened years later will leave you speechless.

Eagle Scout

This Eagle Scout will inspire you to overcome any obstacle

December 24, 2018 8

“To me, Scouting is all about that — just helping people be successful,” said newly minted Eagle Scout Benjamin Waggoner.

Eagle Scout

Scout shoutout: Did you spot this Eagle Scout on TV last week?

December 19, 2018 4

To see how he fared on the show, check out the full episode here!

Scout Life magazine

Why this funny cartoon for kids is the most educational thing you’ll watch today

December 18, 2018 0

Here’s one tool you can use to strike a balance between fun and learning at your next crew or troop meeting.

Where Am I? July-August 2012
Where Am I?

July-August ‘Where Am I?’ location—and winner!—revealed

August 15, 2012 3

Researching far-off destinations for the “Where Am I?” contests is one of my favorite things to do while on the job. Why? Because I always find myself in awe of how many cool places exist

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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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Sheniece Chappell 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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