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  • [ December 6, 2023 ] Former NESA World Explorer shares how the program shaped his life App Feed - Eagle Scouts
  • [ December 5, 2023 ] Five things to think about when asking Scouts to camp in the cold App Feed - Outdoors
  • [ December 4, 2023 ] Maryland Scouts nail opportunity to promote Scouting during local PBS show App Feed - For Leaders
  • [ December 1, 2023 ] Georgia Scouts pay tribute to Rosalynn Carter, and more inspiring news from the week App Feed - For Parents
  • [ November 30, 2023 ] Bookmark these four resources to keep up with the Cub Scout program updates App Feed - Cub Scouts

Video

App Feed - For Leaders

Use these videos from the BSA Brand Center to market your unit or council online

October 5, 2023 3

Short, fun videos are a great way to capture people’s attention online. But videos like that don’t just make themselves. … Or, do they?!?

App Feed - Eagle Scouts

Eagle Scout astronaut delivers powerful conservation message … from space!

December 20, 2022 5

Kjell Lindgren, Eagle Scout, assistant Scoutmaster, outdoor ethics advisor and NASA astronaut, has a unique view — literally — of Earth. That’s at least in part why he’s so inspired to share with the rest of us the importance of taking care of it.

Advancement

These Cub Scout Adventures video resources can help your next den meeting

August 25, 2020 0

The National Council and 50 councils across the country worked together to produce these Cub Scout Adventures video resources to help den leaders.

App Feed - Cub Scouts

Check out Cub Scout Pack 145’s impressive list of do-it-at-home challenges

August 21, 2020 0

Faced with challenges stemming from COVID-19, Cub Scout Pack 145 from Christiansburg, Va., did what so many dedicated Scout leaders have had to do during these tough times: They got creative.

App Feed - For Parents

Experts provide support for coping with COVID-19

August 11, 2020 0

We’re a few months into coping with the COVID-19 pandemic — though it probably feels like so much longer.

Fun

Family uses a little Scouting resourcefulness to recreate music video while in quarantine

April 21, 2020 2

This Washington family got creative while staying at home because of the coronavirus.

Merit Badges

There’s plenty of fun to do at home — take it from a Scout who earned all the merit badges

April 17, 2020 1

During the COVID-19 pandemic, it might be difficult to think of ways to do Scouting activities from home. So, we asked an Eagle Scout who earned all the merit badges.

Fun

Take your kids on a #TrekAt2 without leaving your house

April 6, 2020 3

Your kids can take on rugged explorations they’ve never imagined!

Mr Beast with team from the South Florida Council
App Feed - Famous Scouts

Behind the scenes of that viral YouTube video starring Mr. Beast at a Scout camp

February 11, 2020 5

Mr. Beast, the popular YouTuber with nearly 30 million subscribers, recently visited Camp Elmore in the South Florida Council. The result was comedy gold.

Show and Tell

Scouting Show and Tell: Holiday Decor

December 3, 2019 0

‘Tis the season to deck the halls with tinsel and ornaments. For some Scouting families, that means Scout-themed holiday decor. Plus, check out a “Campfire For Your Home” video!

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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.


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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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