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Fun

Team Eagle Scouts to compete on Amazon’s ‘Eco-Challenge,’ hosted by Bear Grylls

August 14, 2020 11

Team Eagle Scouts will compete on “World’s Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge Fiji,” hosted by Bear Grylls, Chief Ambassador of World Scouting.

Cub Scouting

Family Fun Fest – What is it? When is it? How can you win?

August 6, 2020 0

Introducing Family Fun Fest – where you get to join Scouts across the nation in building a Pinewood Derby car, putting together a model rocket, learning how to draw something new, listening to some really cool guest speakers and winning incredible prizes.

Trevor deRosier embarks on the mystery hike devised by his mom, Cindy.
App Feed - Outdoors

Try this safe, smart ‘Mystery Hike’ activity with your Scouts and their families

July 27, 2020 10

The mystery hike, inspired by the game Clue, is the brainchild of troop committee member Cindy deRosier, a former classroom teacher.

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Cub Scouting

Rockets, pets and race cars: Family Fun Fest on Aug. 8 is this summer’s can’t-miss event

July 24, 2020 2

From awe-inspiring tales of adventures in space to aww!-inspiring photos of family pets, the BSA’s Family Fun Fest will have something for everyone.

App Feed - Cub Scouts

Cubmaster shares lyrics for funny pack song he penned

July 9, 2020 1

Do you want to learn how to sing, “Gee, I Wish I Was Back in the Cub Scouts”? Share your fun Scouting songs in the comments.

App Feed - Merit Badges

Top 5 merit badges that every ‘Hamilton’ fan should earn

July 8, 2020 11

With Hamilton now accessible to anyone with Disney+, we thought we’d look at the five merit badges every true Hamilton fan should earn.

App Feed - Merit Badges

How the Cooking merit badge can save your family time and heartache

July 7, 2020 3

When Avery Moore isn’t volunteering as Scoutmaster of Troop 11 in Rocky Mount, N.C., you can find him helping out at a local pediatric burn survivor aftercare program. It was during a virtual meeting for

A collage of images of Scouts playing musical instruments
Advancement

This Fourth of July, have a blast from home with Scout Saturday Live!

July 2, 2020 1

Now in its eighth episode, Scout Saturday Live! is planning its biggest and best show yet to celebrate the Fourth of July. 

Cub Scouting

Listen to your favorite songs from the now-digital Cub Scout Songbook

June 30, 2020 3

If you don’t know an octave from a treble clef, you might be a little intimidated by sheet music. Wouldn’t it be helpful if you can hear how a song goes?

Fun

Classic move: New York Scout camp hosting drive-in movies this summer

June 26, 2020 1

This summer, William H. Pouch Scout Camp on Staten Island, N.Y., is becoming a drive-in movie theater, giving families a safe way to enjoy a night out.

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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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