Michael Freeman, Author at Aaron On Scouting

New summer opportunity for Sea Scouts

February 10, 2026 0

Sea Scouts, Venturers and anyone interested in nautical knowledge are invited to Tanah Keeta Scout Reservation from July 5-11.

The purr-fect Summit rank project

February 4, 2026 0

Michael Hendricks’ Summit rank project involved filming adoptable felines and editing the footage into creative, captivating reels.

Your guide to this year’s Scout Sunday, Scout Shabbat and Scout Jumuah

January 29, 2026 0

Traditionally, many units celebrate Scout Sunday on the Sunday before Scouting America’s birthday, which is Feb. 8. This year, that Sunday falls on Feb. 8.

How do you start a troop tradition?

January 7, 2026 0

Planning campouts and day outings works well when adult leaders and Scouts collaborate. If you need help, we have tips and printable planners.

Campfire ring restored at historic Scouting site

December 12, 2025 1

Earlier this year, the Silver Bay YMCA held a rededication ceremony for the council ring.

Venturing Ranger Award has been updated to add new interests, enhance safety

December 10, 2025 0

The Ranger Award encourages high-adventure activities, such as backpacking, spelunking and whitewater rafting.

This Eagle Scout national yo-yo champion shares how a yo-yo can introduce you to the world

December 3, 2025 0

When Jared Marcus first saw someone perform the Mach 5 yo-yo trick, he was instantly mesmerized and wanted to learn how to do it.

Troop’s postcards reach space, thanks to Blue Origin mission

November 25, 2025 0

Assistant Scoutmaster David van Alphen was looking for ideas to keep older Scouts in his troop engaged.

Scouts triumph in multisport events as part of new merit badge

November 19, 2025 0

Scouts from across the country have been working on this badge and participating in local events or organizing their own.

Eagle Scout project memorializes 14,000 soldiers who fought in the Battle of Okinawa

November 11, 2025 3

“I wanted to do something that not only benefitted the many Americans who live in Okinawa, but was also respectful to the Japanese people here,” Avonlea Francis says.