Employment Archives - Aaron On Scouting

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?

Scout camp staffer helps camper with archery at summer camp

Learn the facts about why Scout camp is a great place to work this summer

May 25, 2022 5

The experience of working at summer camp doesn’t just look good on a resume. It builds a lifetime of memories.

The one thing you can do in high school that will be on your résumé for life

April 12, 2022 5

There’s one high school accomplishment that belongs on your resume and LinkedIn profile from age 16 to age 60 and beyond: the Eagle Scout Award.

Camp staffer with autism shares how to help others thrive at camp

June 3, 2021 2

Watch this video of an Atlanta Area Council Eagle Scout sharing his story and advice for this upcoming summer camp season.

Five things young people can do after becoming Eagle Scouts

April 9, 2021 12

Eagle Scouts have a number of ways to continue their Scouting journey after receiving the highest rank in Scouts BSA.

How to include Scouting experience on a job or college application

November 4, 2020 2

It’s not enough to just list Scouting as one of a half-dozen bullet points. You need to explain how that experience shaped you.

The campus of Florida State University — one of several schools that responded to our questions about how their admissions office perceives the rank of Eagle Scout. Photo by Denis Tangney Jr./Getty Images

Can being an Eagle Scout help you get into college? Here’s what 17 schools told us

October 14, 2020 35

We contacted colleges across the U.S. to ask what effect being an Eagle Scout has on a prospective student’s application to their school.

Help your Scout discover their future by checking out these scholarships, offers

October 8, 2019 0

Your Scouts can apply for expeditions and scholarships on this page; some application deadlines are at the end of this month.

Your career path to Scouting begins at West Virginia University

September 17, 2019 2

If you’re interested in earning a degree perfect for becoming a professional Scouter, sign up for campus visits at West Virginia University.

There’s a ‘soft-skills gap’ in today’s youth, but Scouting is helping to close it

September 11, 2019 6

Technical skills can be learned in a few weeks. But soft skills like leadership and teamwork? Acquiring those takes the kind of immersion found in Scouting.