Aaron On Scouting
  • Home
  • Cub Scouting
  • Scouts BSA
  • Venturing
  • Sea Scouting
  • Fun
  • Contact Us
  • Donate Today
Latest Posts
  • [ March 16, 2026 ] 6 fears Scouts might have before their first campout (and how to help) Camping
  • [ March 11, 2026 ] Meet your 2026 Silver Buffalo, Silver Antelope classes App Feed
  • [ March 10, 2026 ] How Scouting America plans to engage and equip volunteers for membership growth App Feed - For Leaders
  • [ March 6, 2026 ] Extreme Makeovers, Round 70: Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos App Feed - Eagle Scouts
  • [ March 5, 2026 ] Help your Scout write their way to $2,500 App Feed - For Parents

good news

Fun

See which Eagle Scout could play in Sunday’s Super Bowl

February 2, 2026 0

Seattle Seahawks tight end Eric Saubert, an Eagle Scout since 2012, is expected to suit up for Sunday’s Super Bowl.

Fun

Pro racing meets Pinewood Derby in this fun event

January 27, 2026 0

Scouting America held a Pinewood Derby in conjunction with the World of Outlaws sprint car season finale in Charlotte, North Carolina. See how it came together!

Cub Scouting

Guest Blog: Here’s how we went from no Scouts to 100 in 4 years

January 22, 2026 4

Boston parent Kim Kulasekaran decided to get involved in Scouting four years ago. Today, the pack and troop are thriving and happily serve this urban community.

A scan of the Green Bar Bill logo
Fun

Hillcourt Foundation recognizes 13 for their contributions to Scouting history

January 20, 2026 0

Initial class of Scouting historians are honored with the Hillcourt Foundation Bronze Awards. Read about their amazing contributions to Scouting history.

Troop Talk Live logo
Cub Scouting

Join the discussion at 2 p.m. tomorrow (Wednesday) on #TroopTalkLive

January 13, 2026 0

Topics include advancement resources and updates to merit badges requirements, including Personal Fitness, Safety and Wilderness Survival.

Cub Scouting

Get more from your meetings with these new resources

January 8, 2026 1

Want to run more meaningful, productive and fun Cub Scout meetings. These new resources are for you.

Inspirational Stories

Popcorn, Christmas trees and food bank help in the latest Scouting news

January 2, 2026 0

Scouts donate money and food from California to Virginia in the latest news. A Christmas tree collection project in Nebraska runs until next weekend.

App Feed

Want Scouts to stay safer? Check out our Safety Moments

December 31, 2025 0

Scouting America’s Safety Moments range from treating asthma to proper food storage to water bottle rocket safety. There’s even one on bunk beds!

A portrait of brothers Dan and Mac Reynolds
App Feed - Famous Scouts

Greatest hits: The 10 most popular Aaron on Scouting blog posts of 2025

December 30, 2025 0

Professional athletes, rock stars and Scouts doing amazing things dominated the Aaron on Scouting blog in 2025. Before the calendar flips, let’s revisit the year’s most popular posts.

Inspirational Stories

Stuffed animals, Pelican Girls and return to camp in the latest Scouting news

December 26, 2025 0

Hundreds of bears will go to patients at an Ohio hospital because of this Cub Scout’s effort. Plus, an Eagle Scout honors her 9th-great-grandmother and Scouts return to fire-ravaged Camp Josepho.

Posts pagination

1 2 3 »
ADVERTISEMENT

Aaron on Scouting newsletter

Join 10,569 people who get Aaron on Scouting in their inbox. We'll send an email every time we post a new story, and you can unsubscribe any time.

Latest Stories

  • 6 fears Scouts might have before their first campout (and how to help)
    March 16, 2026 0
  • Meet your 2026 Silver Buffalo, Silver Antelope classes
    March 11, 2026 0
  • Portrait of Sean Magennis
    How Scouting America plans to engage and equip volunteers for membership growth
    March 10, 2026 0
  • Extreme Makeovers, Round 70: Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos
    March 6, 2026 0
  • Help your Scout write their way to $2,500
    March 5, 2026 0

#CubChatLive and #TroopTalkLive

Cub Chat Live logoWatch Cub Chat Live every Friday at 2 p.m. CT on Facebook Live for tips, tricks and ideas to help your den or pack.


Troop Talk Live logo
Watch Troop Talk Live every second Wednesday of the month at 2 p.m. CT on Facebook Live for ideas to help your troop.

Aaron on Scouting Contributors

Darrin Scheid

Darrin Scheid is the senior editor of Aaron on Scouting and Scout Life.

Aaron Derr

Aaron Derr is director of Scouting America editorial projects and the Aaron in “Aaron on Scouting.”

Michael Freeman

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

Sheniece Chappell

Sheniece Chappell is an associate editor of Scout Life and Aaron on Scouting.

Browse by Category

Browse by Month

ADVERTISEMENT
Scouting magazine archives
  • Cub Scouts
  • Scouts BSA
  • Leaders
  • Training
  • Outdoors
  • Gear
  • Life Skills
Follow Us
  • Follow on Facebook
  • Follow on Twitter
  • Follow on Instagram
  • Follow on YouTube
  • Follow on Pinterest
Contact Us

Aaron on Scouting is the official site of Scouting magazine, a Scouting America publication.

ONLINE: scoutingmagazine.org/contact
MAIL: 1325 W. Walnut Hill Lane, Irving, TX 75015-2401

Join Scouting
Scouting America logo
Visit beascout.org to find out how you can get involved in Scouting.
  • Contact Us
  • Email newsletter
  • Give
  • Advertising
  • Archives
  • Privacy Policy

© 2026, Boy Scouts of America. All rights reserved.