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The October issue of Scout Life is all treats (and a few tricky jokes)

October 1, 2025 1

The October 2025 issue of Scout Life is fall-ing into mailboxes everywhere, and this month is packed with Halloween surprises and animal adventures.

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Scouts with big stories land in SL Headliners! Know others who should be featured here?

September 24, 2025 0

Scouting imbues young people with all kinds of exceptional skills. Often, those skills result in major achievements in other areas of their lives. That’s where SL Headliners comes into play. Every month, Scout Life magazine

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The most popular elective Adventures in Cub Scouts

September 17, 2025 3

Ready to put the adventure in elective adventure?  This top ten list will put your pack on top when it comes to activities kids LOVE.

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Make sure your new Scouting families know about this limited-time uniform offer

September 8, 2025 0

Starting this week, both new and returning families can save 20% on a full Cub Scout, Scouts BSA or Venturing uniform.

Scouting Tips

Cub Scouts bring joy to cancer patients, plus other news in Scouting this week

September 5, 2025 0

Cub Scouts bring joy to cancer patients, plus other news in Scouting this week, including Golden flamingos fly through neighborhoods to support Cub Scout, Scout honors community with repairs and Duck rescue project takes flight.

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How to create eye-catching recruitment materials with customizable templates from the Brand Center

September 2, 2025 0

Whether you need a flyer for an upcoming recruitment night, a poster to hang at your local elementary school or a social media frame to use on your troop’s Facebook, the Brand Center has your back.

An images of Scoutly, Scouting America's new AI assistant
App Feed - For Parents

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.

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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).

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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

Adventure On 2023 Social Media Image - #AdventureOn - Two cub scouts with arms around each other at the playground; jungle gym; friends; pals
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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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Aaron on Scouting Contributors

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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