Michael Freeman, Author at Aaron On Scouting

NYLT Leadership Academy is life-changing — take it from these Scouts

May 29, 2025 0

This summer, the NYLT Leadership Academy is offering three weeks of courses: one at the NorCal Adventure Area in California, another in Washington, D.C., and one at Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico.

Find adventures close to home like this Indiana troop did

May 27, 2025 0

Last year, Troop 202 of Carmel, Ind., found an awesome outing about a 30-minute drive away.

Eagle Scout who earned every merit badge reflects on his multiyear endeavor

May 22, 2025 3

“I earned all the Eagle-required merit badges,” Luka Herrera says. “Once I earned Eagle, I had filled out one merit badge sash. Why not fill out another sash?”

Camp Tahquitz and its all-volunteer staff mark 100 years of serving Scouts

May 20, 2025 1

Long Beach Area Council will celebrate with an anniversary event on June 28, capping off the first week of summer camp.

Illinois Scout focuses Eagle project on helping veterans

May 19, 2025 0

“Veterans have done so much for this country, and I just want a turn to help them out when they are in need,” Chris Vargas says.

Meet Devang Desai, Scouting America’s newest national commissioner

May 14, 2025 0

Incoming national commissioner, Devang Desai, envisions opportunities to retell the organization’s incredible century-long history as well as showcase the many ways today’s youth can grow and have fun in Scouting.

Here’s why you should go to the 2025 National Outdoor Conference

May 8, 2025 0

Every other year, Scouting America volunteers and professionals meet for four days in the fall to learn new methods, share ideas and check out the latest in outdoor gear and programs.

Scouts deliver Scouting America’s Report to the Nation

April 17, 2025 2

Last year saw Scouting America reach more than 1 million youth, instilling them with the values of the Scout Oath and Law to help them prepare them for lives of impact and purpose.

2025 Eagle Scout Project of the Year: He packed 100,000 meals to feed Haitians

April 16, 2025 8

For his exceptional efforts, Jamesly Jesse of Troop 85 in Moweaqua, Ill., received the 2025 Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award.

Your Scout can help build America’s nuclear-powered submarine fleet

April 9, 2025 0

To maintain this nuclear-powered armada, it’s estimated more than 140,000 skilled workers from around the country will need to help build more submarines over the next decade.