Michael Freeman, Author at Aaron On Scouting

Scouter shares the gift of music with troop bugler

October 8, 2025 1

Dennis Wagner’s bugle was relegated to sitting on a shelf – still in its box – at his parents’ home. Later, it got moved into his garage. Until he met Mariano Atanassov.

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Get ready for a travel-free jamboree

October 7, 2025 0

Your Scouts can experience the excitement of an international Scouting event – without leaving home!

Rebuilding a council camp from the ashes

September 25, 2025 0

Since the 1950s, Camp Silver Fir served as gateway into California’s Sierra National Forest.

It is time to nominate deserving volunteers for the 2026 Silver Antelope Award

September 18, 2025 0

If you want to nominate someone for the 2026 Silver Antelope Award, now is the time.

Let’s meet this year’s national Venturing officers

September 15, 2025 0

Every year, Venturers are selected to serve in the national Venturing officers’ association.

Meet the 2025 recipients of the National Venturing Leadership Award

July 24, 2025 2

The National Venturing Leadership Award is given to youth and adults who have gone above and beyond in the Venturing program to make an impact nationally.

Ohio council invests in skilled trade education at camp

July 23, 2025 0

The Dan Beard Council is building a 10,000-square-foot facility at Camp Friedlander in Loveland, Ohio.

It is time to nominate deserving volunteers for the 2026 Silver Buffalo Award

July 14, 2025 0

The Silver Buffalo Award is Scouting’s highest volunteer commendation, and nominations are now being accepted for next year’s awards.

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.