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  • [ June 27, 2025 ] This Week in Scouting: Eagle Scout projects promote access and inclusion App Feed - Eagle Scouts
  • [ June 26, 2025 ] Extreme Makeovers, Round 64: Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos App Feed - Eagle Scouts
  • [ June 25, 2025 ] This inspiring initiative at a Texas university is partly powered by Eagle Scouts Alumni
  • [ June 23, 2025 ] Here’s one big reason to make your 2026 high-adventure base reservation now App Feed - For Parents
  • [ June 20, 2025 ] The National Venturing Committee offers two key tools to help Venturers lead their adventures App Feed - Outdoors

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Plan now for a great crossover ceremony

October 17, 2021 2

We talked to two seasoned Cub Scout leaders who both start planning their AOL-to-Scouts-BSA crossover ceremonies months in advance.

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For Scouter who owns 25 flags, it’s about way more than cloth on a flagpole

October 11, 2021 0

Everything Michael Conner needed to know about flag etiquette he learned from his 1971 Boy Scout Handbook.

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An inside look at the October 2021 issue of Scout Life magazine

September 30, 2021 0

Scout Life magazine helps your Scouting unit and your Scouts excel. See what will be in the upcoming issue.

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On your period and headed on a camping trip? Here’s what you need to know

September 28, 2021 8

Check out these well-used, well-tested tips for making your period just part of the journey

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Rockets, robots and recruiting: Maryland Exploring post finds a winning combination

September 20, 2021 0

The Exploring post’s winning formula isn’t some patented secret. It goes like this: keep it interesting, keep it immersive and keep it fun.

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Can BSA youth members discuss Scouting in private digital groups?

September 14, 2021 35

Online communication platforms have been around for decades. Here are a few things to look for when allowing youth to conduct Scouting business in these virtual environments.

App Feed - For Leaders

At the 2021 Virtual Interfaith 5K, grow closer to your faith and help a good cause

September 13, 2021 3

At the second annual Virtual Interfaith 5K, Scouts and Scouters from across the country will unite to get active and grow closer to their faith.

App Feed - For Leaders

Just after 9/11, and in the 20 years since, Scouts have been stepping up to serve

September 10, 2021 2

In the days immediately following the attacks of Sept. 11 — and in the two decades since — Scouts have stepped up to serve.

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Make sure new families in your pack have this info as soon as they join

August 12, 2021 3

The data is in! New Scout families want to feel welcome and a sense of belonging in their new unit. And when they do, these Scouts will stay in Scouting programs for a long time.

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Now all Scouting volunteers can catch the Fall Membership Kickoff event July 27 (no registration required!)

July 23, 2021 1

True to the ever-dedicated spirit of Scouting volunteers, the overwhelming interest in July 27’s Momentum ’21 Fall Membership Kickoff event broke the internet! Well … kind of. This virtual conference is packed with so much

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Aaron Derr

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.


Sheniece Chappell

Sheniece Chappell is an associate editor of Scout Life and Scouting magazines.


Bryan Wendell

Bryan Wendell, an Eagle Scout, is the founder of Bryan on Scouting (now Aaron on Scouting).

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