Michael Freeman, Author at Aaron On Scouting

Eagle Scout shares beekeeping benefits through school, fundraiser

October 4, 2022 1

This past summer, this Texas Scout shared his fundraising idea with Save the Children, a humanitarian organization that helps feed hungry children around the world.

You can watch this year’s Silver Buffalo, Silver Antelope award ceremonies here

September 27, 2022 1

Because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the award ceremonies took place virtually. You can watch the virtual ceremonies here.

Teach your Scouts how to enhance their cooking skills using a Dutch oven

September 22, 2022 12

Traditionally, camping Dutch ovens are heavy cast-iron pots that make baking outdoors easy. You can also steam, fry, sauté or boil food in them.

Eagle Scout reflects on rescuing more than 100 from flooded hotel

September 20, 2022 2

“It was the biggest flood in the history of that region.” This Eagle Scout, his family and more than 100 hotel guests were caught in the middle of it.

Connect to Scouts around the world during Jamboree-on-the-Air, Jamboree-on-the-Internet

September 15, 2022 0

This year’s digital and amateur radio events are slated for Oct. 14-16. That’s when more than 2 million Scouts from more than 170 countries will connect with other Scouts, locally, nationally or globally.

Extreme Makeovers, Round 44: Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos

September 8, 2022 2

The latest batch of eight projects — from seven different states — includes improved outdoor meeting places at churches, veterans memorials and sidewalks at schools.

Scouts Then and Now: Chapter 25

September 1, 2022 0

Chapter 25 of Scouts Then and Now includes more before-and-after photos that show the transformative power of Scouting. Scouting really does change lives.

Council’s themed campout came from a Wood Badge item

August 30, 2022 1

For years, the Great Rivers Council’s winter camporee didn’t have great attendance. As part of his Wood Badge ticket, a district executive in the council, wanted to change that.

Eagle Scout makes history by summiting Everest with all-Black crew

August 25, 2022 5

At the top of the world, Evan Green stood in rare company. Only a few thousand people have been able to conquer the 29,032-foot-tall Mount Everest, and fewer than 10 were Black climbers.

Missouri camp features a rich history beyond its time as a BSA haven

August 23, 2022 0

Before Camp Arrowhead became a favorite spot for Scouts to have summertime adventures, Native Americans hunted the land in southwest Missouri for at least 8,000 years.