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  • [ June 9, 2023 ] Baden-Powell’s car on display at British Scouting event, plus other good news from this week App Feed - For Parents
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Webelos often transition to Scouts BSA during the spring. Here’s what you need to know

March 9, 2023 3

This time of the year, Cub Scouts all across the country are participating in crossover ceremonies, after which they will officially be members of Scouts BSA. How does it all work? And how can den leaders and parents make it work better?

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2022 merit badge rankings: A new chart-topper emerges

February 28, 2023 13

Let’s take a look at what changed, what stayed the same and what took the prize as our most highly earned merit badge of last year.

Staff at the Summit
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Everything you need to know about working at a high-adventure base or BSA camp

February 21, 2023 2

Each summer, thousands of seasonal staff bring outdoor adventure to life for Scouts from across the world. Ever wondered who makes up this staff?

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New this week: Tune into #TroopTalkLive for answers to all your Scouts BSA questions

February 7, 2023 1

Maybe you’re a veteran Scouts BSA leader or parent who knows the program from top to bottom. Or maybe you’re a newbie with tons of questions. Either way, #TroopTalkLive is for you.

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The secret of their success: How one Indiana troop retains older members with the promise of a “big trip”

February 1, 2023 6

So how do you run a troop that keeps kids of all ages interested? For Troop 4010B out of Clarksville, Indiana, the answer is to focus on what they call their “big trip.”

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

January 31, 2023 7

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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Want to have a great Scouts BSA program? Plan ahead

December 16, 2022 1

One of the most important factors in keeping your Scouts BSA program active is long-range planning. As that great philosopher Anonymous once said, “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.”

Ask the Expert

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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Iowa Scout supports charities through his paintings

October 20, 2022 1

When he was younger, Arsh Pal’s parents noticed he had an artistic gift. So, for his eighth birthday, his family decided to support that gift by giving him canvases, acrylic paints and brushes. 

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Eagle Scout shares beekeeping benefits through school, fundraiser

October 4, 2022 1

This past summer, this Texas Scout shared his fundraising idea with Save the Children, a humanitarian organization that helps feed hungry children around the world.

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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.


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

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