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Michael Freeman, an Eagle Scout, is an associate editor of Scout Life and Scouting magazines.
Cub Scouting

Let’s craft some great decorations for your next banquet or court of honor

December 18, 2018 1

Want the decor at your next banquet to really stand out, but you’re on a tight budget? We’re here to help.

Eagle Scout

School’s display honors Eagle Scout students, inspires others

December 11, 2018 2

This is a great idea to honor high school student Eagle Scouts.

Eagle Scout

Eagle Scout training to ride 4,000 miles for cancer research

December 4, 2018 1

This 4,000-mile journey is part of Texas 4000 for Cancer, a student non-profit organization that travels every summer to raise money for cancer research.

Scouting Tips

Do you plan indoor fun (hiking included) during the winter?

November 27, 2018 17

Winter can offer lots of fun outdoor activities, but sometimes, the weather can feel so frigid you might be tempted to plan some of your Scouting activities indoors.

Cub Scouting

Cub Scout springs into action — twice — to save family members’ lives

November 20, 2018 1

Stories of Scouts saving others aren’t uncommon. But, how often do you hear about a Scout saving two people’s lives on separate occasions…in the same year?

Fun

Congrats to the fourth winner of our Scouting Safety Quiz

November 13, 2018 0

More than 520 people tested their aquatics safety knowledge in our last Scouting Safety Quiz. We selected one at random to win a $100 Scout Shop gift card.

Advancement

Youth elections aren’t immune to drama

November 6, 2018 57

A patrol leader is consistently being reelected, leaving another Scout exasperated with the results. Let’s discuss what can be done to help.

High-Adventure Week

Get your Scouts out of town and look up for awe-inspiring views

November 2, 2018 3

Instill a love for astronomy by taking your Scouts to these “dark sky” places where they can see the Milky Way and more.

Cub Scouting

Should you end your Scout meeting on a fun note or a reflective one?

October 23, 2018 12

Let us know what your unit does to close out each meeting.

Ask the Expert

Do you need to match your uniform to specific meetings?

October 16, 2018 54

You’re a leader in two different programs. What do you wear?

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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.


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Michael Freeman, an Eagle Scout, 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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