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  • [ May 16, 2025 ] Scouting America names its 2025 National Alumnus of the Year Alumni
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  • [ May 15, 2025 ] Scouting America recognizes the 2025 recipients of the Silver Buffalo Award, presented for distinguished service to youth App Feed - For Leaders
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Venturing

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Meet the national Venturing officers for this upcoming year

June 28, 2022 0

With the support of adult volunteers and professionals, the six young people will help shape Venturing’s future, make decisions and serve as the public face for Venturing.

App Feed - For Leaders

Meet your 2022 recipients of the National Venturing Leadership Award

March 28, 2022 0

Twelve outstanding members of the Venturing program have been named recipients of the 2022 National Venturing Leadership Award.

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.

App Feed - For Leaders

At the 2021 Virtual Interfaith 5K, grow closer to your faith and help a good cause

September 13, 2021 3

At the second annual Virtual Interfaith 5K, Scouts and Scouters from across the country will unite to get active and grow closer to their faith.

Awards

Step back in time to experience a BSA Historic Trail near you and earn an award

August 11, 2021 14

The BSA Historic Trails, a collection of nearly 300 hiking paths from 38 states, help young people connect with history.

Advancement

Take note of these 11 key changes in the 2021 Guide to Advancement

August 2, 2021 6

For the 2021 update, a team of national-level professionals and volunteers went through every word of the Guide to make minor and major revisions.

Cub Scouting

Scott Sorrels, BSA’s National Commissioner, discusses the organization’s next steps

July 13, 2021 23

As we transition into a post-pandemic era, what is a solution for returning to normalcy? Start a Cub Scout pack. Even better, start a Tiger den.

Cub Scouting

On July 3, watch the final ‘Scout Saturday Live,’ the show made by and for Scouts

June 30, 2021 0

“Scout Saturday Live!,” the YouTube show created by Scouts for Scouts will air its series finale at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time on Saturday, July 3.

Cub Scouting

Dan Ownby, BSA’s National Chair, talks Scouting’s bright future ahead

June 29, 2021 11

Bryan on Scouting caught up with BSA National Chair Dan Ownby to discuss the latest BSA news and what volunteers need to know.

Cub Scouting

BSA membership fee to change beginning Aug. 1, 2021

June 8, 2021 22

The Boy Scouts of America has worked to keep the annual membership fee as low as possible, but with rising operating costs, the fee will be increased to maintain the program.

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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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Michael Freeman, an Eagle Scout, is an associate editor of Scout Life and Scouting magazines.


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Sheniece Chappell 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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