Michael Freeman, Author at Aaron On Scouting

What’s the intent behind advancement requirements?

July 23, 2019 29

What’s the point behind this First Class navigation requirement?

Keep up with the World Scout Jamboree from home

July 18, 2019 3

If you aren’t going for the two-week event or visiting for the day, you and your Scouts can still participate and follow along from home.

Former Sea Explorer recounts her groundbreaking voyage around the world

July 16, 2019 1

This former Sea Explorer sailed around the world — her story is now being shared on the big screen in a new documentary.

Ross Perot, longtime supporter of Scouting, passes away at age 89

July 10, 2019 6

Former presidential candidate and self-made billionaire Ross Perot was a big supporter of Scouting.

2019 Eagle Project of the Year: He built an inspirational American flag display

July 4, 2019 36

Garrett Johnson of Troop 81 in Tulsa, Okla., received the 2019 Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award.

Scouts Then and Now, Chapter 16

June 27, 2019 1

Chapter 16 of Scouts Then and Now includes more before-and-after photos that show the transformative power of Scouting. Scouting really does change lives.

Go online for new Cub Scout Preview Adventures

June 25, 2019 1

Adventures await Cub Scouts — not only can they find them in their handbooks, but now they can adventures online.

The BSA was on display thanks to this IndyCar team

June 20, 2019 2

If you watched the Indianapolis 500 last month — like 5.4 million people did — you might have noticed a familiar logo.

Life Scout graduates from high school and Harvard weeks apart

June 18, 2019 18

This Kansas Life Scout recently graduated from Harvard University.

Keep illness from ruining camp this summer

June 13, 2019 4

Are you showing these symptoms? Then, it might be best to stay home from camp.