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  • [ March 21, 2023 ] Acoustic Music Camp should strike a chord with music lovers App Feed
  • [ March 20, 2023 ] Ask Us Anything! We answer some of your most frequently asked questions App Feed - For Parents
  • [ March 17, 2023 ] Eagle Scout earns rare honor from Nat Geo, plus other good news from this week App Feed - For Parents
  • [ March 16, 2023 ] Guiding Scouts who are neurodivergent through their Eagle Scout service project Advancement
  • [ March 15, 2023 ] The Scout Life Job Board is the best way to find Scout camp jobs App Feed - For Parents

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Lessons learned from an Eagle Scout court of honor conducted via Zoom

February 23, 2022 0

The only difference between Jacob Finch’s Eagle Scout court of honor and a “typical” one was the venue. His court of honor was held via Zoom.

App Feed - For Leaders

Scoutmaster conferences: Tips, guidelines and 20 questions to consider asking

February 18, 2022 7

The Scoutmaster conference can serve as both an important check-in and a rare chance to get direct feedback from Scouts.

App Feed - For Parents

Notice anything about this list of skills Gen Zers wish they were learning in school?

February 16, 2022 6

A new survey identifies subject areas that Gen Zers say they aren’t learning in school — but wish they were. Notice anything about the list?

App Feed

Missouri council empowers Scouts to become incredible innovators

February 1, 2022 1

With 3D printers, laser engraving equipment and computer-aided design software and machines at the Sinquefield Invention Lab, Scouts in Missouri’s Great Rivers Council get to make some pretty cool stuff.

App Feed - For Leaders

When is Scout Sunday 2022? And what about Scout Sabbath and Scout Jumuah?

January 28, 2022 2

Through Scout Sunday, Scout Sabbath and Scout Jumuah, Scouts take a moment to reflect on their faith. Here’s what you need to know.

Advancement

Pandemic-prompted changes to Scouts BSA advancement requirements expire March 1

January 26, 2022 7

On March 1, a set of temporary changes to Scouts BSA advancement requirements, necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic, will expire.

App Feed - Scouts BSA

Cleanup hitter: Scout combines passions for baseball, service into single project

January 17, 2022 0

“It made me feel sad to see the place dirty,” the Star Scout says. “That’s my baseball home. I didn’t like it when it wasn’t kept clean.”

App Feed - Eagle Scouts

Extreme Makeovers, Round 41: Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos

January 13, 2022 0

The latest batch of 16 projects includes a “JoyMobile” performance vehicle in Hawaii, a swim gear rack in Florida and a portable baptistry in Texas.

App Feed - Merit Badges

Scouter finds the perfect counselor for Automotive Maintenance MB: his mechanic

January 7, 2022 0

Preston Tyrrell asked his mechanic whether she’d be interested in helping the girls in Troop 284 earn the Automotive Maintenance merit badge.

App Feed - For Leaders

Top 21 for 2021: The most-read Bryan on Scouting posts of the year

December 29, 2021 0

Before we step boldly into the new year, let’s look back at the Bryan on Scouting posts that interested you most in 2021.

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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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