Scouting Tips Archives - Aaron On Scouting

Everything you need to know about Scoutly, Scouting America’s new AI tool

August 21, 2025 7

Say hello to Scoutly, Scouting America’s powerful new AI assistant designed to provide instant, reliable support for the entire Scouting community.

Den meeting decks now available at Scout Shop: Plan your meeting in minutes!

August 18, 2025 3

Planning your den meetings just got a lot easier (and way more fun).

What smart Scout leaders do right after summer camp

August 5, 2025 0

As Scouts return from their summer adventures, there’s nothing quite like post-camp energy. And many leaders know it’s this contagious enthusiasm that, when channeled correctly, can bring even more young people into Scouting programs. After

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Share your go-to ideas with the Cub Scout community using this new resource

August 4, 2025 2

The Cub Scout team is excited to launch a new way for you to share your great Cub Scouting ideas: a crowdsourced hub for activities, games and ceremonies.

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This could be the most important tool for keeping your Scouts BSA unit going strong

July 21, 2025 8

The Scouts BSA Troop Self-Assessment tool functions as a replacement for Journey to Excellence, providing troops with methods to enhance their operations.

Marines and Scouts partner to expand camp, plus other news in Scouting this week

July 11, 2025 0

Marines and Scouts partner to expand camp, plus other news in Scouting this week, including an Eagle Scout acts for unhoused youth, a Scout rises to new heights with tower project and Eagle Scout builds memorial bridge for pets.

In case you missed it: Every merit badge pamphlet is now available for free online

July 9, 2025 4

Almost as soon as it began, Scouting America’s merit badge program began to evolve to better meet the needs of the Scouts of the time. Now, the latest evolution of the program is here: All merit badge pamphlets are available as free PDFs on the official Scouting America Merit Badge Hub.

Applications now open for the Scouts BSA National Youth Council

June 30, 2025 0

The Scouts BSA Youth Council is the platform for passionate youth leaders to help shape decisions across the organization, and applications for the next term are now open.

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Why is an NFL running back at this Scout video shoot?

June 18, 2025 5

We’ve got a powerful message and a high-profile partner to help you spread the word about Scouting.

The new online pack meeting resources make planning meetings fun, simple and easy

June 5, 2025 0

The pack meeting is a time to build positive relationships among the families in the pack. These new resources will make planning one much easier.