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Inspirational Stories

‘We will miss you!’ Troop salutes departing Scoutmaster in safe, heartwarming way

May 8, 2020 2

When Aaditya Gulati realized his troop couldn’t give its longtime Scoutmaster a more traditional send-off, the Life Scout devised another way.

Eagle Scout

How three Eagle Scout brothers are working to make more ventilators

May 7, 2020 0

It’s not like Tyler, Ryan and Preston Mantel didn’t have anything else to do. It’s just that, back in March, when the three Eagle Scout brothers from Troop 804 of the Crossroads of America Council

Cub Scouting

Scouts: Let’s make a MASSIVE video to thank essential workers

May 5, 2020 16

Record a 5-10 second video and we’ll add it to a compilation to make sure these heroes know how much Scouts appreciate them.

A family from Troop 599 works together to assemble face coverings
Service

How Scouting families in one district are teaming up to make 41,000 face coverings

May 4, 2020 1

Working at kitchen tables and on living room floors, Scouting families in Milwaukee are making more than 40,000 face coverings for members of the community. 

JTE (Journey to Excellence)

Don’t worry, Journey to Excellence scoring will be adjusted in light of COVID-19

May 1, 2020 2

The BSA has announced that it will re-evaluate and revise Journey to Excellence requirements once the coronavirus threat is diminished.

Camping

Log in for day of fun at the BSA’s National Camp-In

April 29, 2020 6

You’re missing going on campouts since the COVID-19 pandemic has forced the shutdowns of many places. What can you do instead? How about “camping in”?

Fun

Invite one of Philmont’s animals to your next video teleconference

April 28, 2020 2

Why not invite a burro to your next work meeting? Or a chicken? How about a horse? Maybe a bison?

Scouting in the News

Life Scout helps collect neckerchiefs to be used as face coverings

April 27, 2020 3

Jacob, a Life Scout from New York, led an effort to collect neckerchiefs for people to use as face coverings during COVID-19. 

Service

With front-yard and drive-thru donations, Scouts keep Scouting for Food going

April 24, 2020 5

After the coronavirus forced a pack and troop in Wisconsin to cancel its Scouting for Food drive, the Scouts brought back the service project in a big way.

Advancement

How to teach (or learn) lashings from home, in front of a computer

April 22, 2020 4

One Scouting volunteer in New Jersey invented a solution for teaching lashings using a device that fits on a kitchen table. 

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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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