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Michael Freeman, an Eagle Scout, is an associate editor of Scout Life and Scouting magazines.
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Scouts in Rhode Island enjoy ice skating – at summer camp

February 12, 2025 0

This frigid winter is the perfect time to go ice skating, but at Camp Yawgoog, summertime is also great.

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A golden opportunity: Here’s how your Scout can get into the valuable hobby of numismatics

February 4, 2025 0

If you dig under the couch cushions or root through your car, you could find your Scout’s next hobby, a rewarding and fascinating endeavor that can teach them history, economics and the enjoyment of collecting.

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A football-themed project helped this Eagle Scout reach the goal line

February 3, 2025 0

When it came to picking an Eagle Scout project, Armani Rodriguez wanted to do something a little different: a free football clinic.

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When is Scout Sunday 2025? What about Scout Sabbath and Scout Jumuah?

January 30, 2025 1

Any weekend in February is appropriate for reminding your Scouts to focus on reverence.

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Meet the Manufacturing USA ‘Modern Maker’ who got his start with Pinewood Derby cars

January 2, 2025 0

Working in the manufacturing industry often requires problem-solving, ingenuity and curiosity – the same qualities needed to successfully build and race a Cub Scouts Pinewood Derby car.

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Council’s weekend beach cleanup events continue to grow

November 7, 2024 0

Scouts enjoy helping their communities – and one council has seen the impact their Scouts are ready to make.

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Feel like a hero (or an Olympian) when you get this new book from National Geographic Kids

November 5, 2024 0

Dive deeper into the legendary lives of classic Greek heroes and Olympians in a new book from National Geographic Kids, Greeking Out: Heroes and Olympians.

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Fly high or make a splash with AVA Rafting & Zipline’s adventure packages

November 4, 2024 0

You and your Scouts can go on unforgettable, action-packed adventures in Scouting. Some fun-filled activities you can do include zip-lining, whitewater rafting, fly-fishing, horseback riding, and climbing – all of which AVA Rafting & Zipline can help you book.

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These Scouts were the stars of a film festival-themed camporee

October 31, 2024 1

Camp Agawam was overrun by zombies, ghosts and evil rats. Fortunately, Scouts were in control of the situation.

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Scouts Then and Now: Chapter 30

October 24, 2024 1

Chapter 30 of Scouts Then and Now includes more before-and-after photos that show the transformative power of Scouting. Scouting really does change lives.

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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.


Michael Freeman

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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