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Articles by Kate Matthews

About Kate Matthews
Kate Matthews is the main word wizard behind Scout Shop's "Living the Scout Life" blog. She loves the planet, discovering new places and sharing how we can all be Living the Scout Life.
Cub Scouting

Need resources for Cub Scout Adventures? Check out what ScoutShop.org offers

April 14, 2020 1

Turn off the TV — there are plenty of cool activities you can do at home. With the help of some of these Cub Scout activity kits, you can keep the Scouting momentum (and fun) going. 

Merit Badges

Working on merit badges at home? ScoutShop.org can help

April 7, 2020 3

Here are some resources to help you find tools and gear you may need to complete a few merit badges.

Camping

Remember to drink up — before and during a trek

March 24, 2020 2

Don’t hoard water when you’re on a hike. Drink up! Here are some tips for how much to drink and filtering untreated water.

Cub Scouting

Make sure you have these essentials for your next Pinewood Derby

January 21, 2020 2

Looking for a list of tasks that will get you and your pack up to speed on hosting a Pinewood Derby?

Cub Scouting

Six easy steps to planning the ultimate Pinewood Derby

January 7, 2020 4

These steps should guarantee that you throw a successful and well-run race day event, whether it’s your pack’s first time or 50th.

Commentary

Here’s one way to help equip Scouts with uniforms this holiday season

December 10, 2019 1

Here’s the story behind the Scout Shops’ Giving Trees, and how you can participate.

Scout Shop Tips

Check out this cheat sheet for great holiday deals, giveaways at Scoutshop.org

November 26, 2019 0

The Scout Shop put together a little cheat sheet on all of the deals, sales and giveaways that it will be running over the next month-and-half.

Camping

Scout Shop Tips: Choose the best tent for you and your adventure

November 21, 2019 3

Let’s be honest here: finding the perfect tent can be a bit overwhelming.

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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.


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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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