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  • [ February 6, 2023 ] Ashton Kutcher confirms that he’s a Cub Scout den leader App Feed - Famous Scouts
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  • [ January 31, 2023 ] Take time to focus on reverence during Scout Sunday, Scout Sabbath, Scout Jumuah App Feed

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Take time to focus on reverence during Scout Sunday, Scout Sabbath, Scout Jumuah

January 31, 2023 6

Each February, around the time of the BSA’s birthday, we ask Scouts to focus on the 12th point of the Scout Law: reverent.

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Open for debate: What’s your philosophy on the Pinewood Derby?

January 19, 2023 52

I have watched as some families sit on the edges of their seats, fixated intently on every race in which their child participates, while others talk with each other and have a good time, even as they are mostly uninterested in the results of the races themselves.

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Lions, Tigers, Bears – and sharks! How an aquarium overnighter enhanced this pack’s program

January 17, 2023 0

The pack often plans a family overnighter every year. In the past, the Cub Scouts and their parents have slept at zoos and aboard an aircraft carrier. This was the first time they’ve stayed at an aquarium. 

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20 tips for planning and hosting the best Pinewood Derby

January 13, 2023 2

The “why” of Pinewood Derby needs little explanation. You do it because it’s the perfect combination of cars, competition and character-building fun. But as for the “how,” we’ve got you covered.

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This acronym is the secret to the strongest Cub Scout packs around the country

December 19, 2022 3

Use SAFE to prepare for all your Scouting activities!

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Making winter fun for your Cub Scouts

December 2, 2022 1

If you’re ready to brave the elements with your Cub Scout boys and girls, here are some keys to success from these winter camp veterans.

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Movie star’s comments remind us why Scouts still perform in front of each other to this day

November 8, 2022 2

Performing in front of others — whether it’s acting in a skit, playing a musical instrument or putting on a puppet show — has been a part of Scouting for decades, and for good reason: It’s another thing that helps kids Be Prepared for life.

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Can Scout units participate in political rallies?

November 2, 2022 0

The BSA might be the most patriotic organization in the U.S. But we don’t endorse any party. Here’s the policy on participation in political rallies.

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Make your raingutter regatta a ‘recycle regatta’

October 29, 2022 0

Are you short on rain gutter regatta supplies? No problem! In this story from the Scouting magazine archives, we discuss how to host a raingutter regatta using recycled materials.

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What do parents like about Cub Scouting? Here are 5 things you need to know

October 19, 2022 0

New Cub Scout enrollment has continued to trend in the right direction. In fact, on one single day in September 2022, the BSA added 8,000 new Cub Scout families! Now begins the part of the

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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.


Bryan Wendell

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

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