Michael Freeman, Author at Aaron On Scouting

How do you counsel a youth leader struggling to gain respect?

September 25, 2018 16

A patrol leader told some younger Scouts to clean up the campsite, but they’re not listening to him. Let’s discuss how to help him get his message across.

Congrats to the third winner of our Scouting Safety Quiz

September 18, 2018 0

More than 340 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.

Should Scoutmasters limit their availability for conferences with Scouts?

September 12, 2018 26

A Scoutmaster conference is so much more than something that needs to be signed off on before a board of review.

Scout volunteer raises money for campers by cycling across the country

September 5, 2018 0

A Missouri roundtable commissioner cycled from Oregon to Virginia — 4,300 miles — with a purpose to help Scouts attend summer camp.

This Scout wanted to help his home away from home — in South Africa

August 28, 2018 2

When word reached a Tennessee Life Scout about a school in need of help, he decided to do his Eagle Scout project in a village more than 8,000 miles away from his hometown.

When he needed surgery, Scouting helped ease his mind

August 21, 2018 0

Eagle Scout Mike Landis needed immediate surgery on his neck. Nervous about the procedure, he found comfort after learning his surgeon was an Eagle, too.

From knots to explosives awareness, Scouters in NATO guide Afghan Scouts

August 15, 2018 8

Scouters who are stationed in Afghanistan as part of NATO’s support mission devote their time teaching skills in the Middle Eastern country’s revived Scouting program.

Eagle Scout attempting to break record with solo flight around the world

August 7, 2018 5

A Louisiana Eagle Scout is trying to soar more than 26,000 miles, flying across 22 countries in about 40 days, in an attempt to break a world record and raise awareness for a summer camp where he volunteers.

Cub Scout pack sings ‘around the world’

July 31, 2018 0

A Tiger Scout in an Arizona pack became a ‘messenger of peace’ when he and his dad organized a Skype call from a home in India for girls in need.

Encourage your Scouts to answer the call to bugle

July 24, 2018 25

Don’t forget the powerful impact bugling can play in your unit and community.