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  • [ November 18, 2025 ] Registration is open for one of Scouting’s most unique events for older youth App Feed - For Parents
  • [ November 17, 2025 ] Register now to join the USA contingent at the 2027 World Scout Jamboree in Poland App Feed - For Parents
  • [ November 14, 2025 ] Scouting America pays tribute to veterans, plus other news this week Scouting in the News
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  • [ November 11, 2025 ] Eagle Scout project memorializes 14,000 soldiers who fought in the Battle of Okinawa App Feed

Scouting at Home

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.

Service

Helping at all times: Summit welcome center a drive-thru COVID-19 testing site

April 15, 2020 0

The Ruby Welcome Center at the BSA’s Summit Bechtel Reserve high-adventure base has been turned into a COVID-19 testing site.

Scouting in the News

Scout’s touching tribute to veterans who died from COVID-19 featured on ‘NBC Nightly News’

April 13, 2020 2

Alex Saldana, a Life Scout from New Jersey, stood outside the New Jersey Veterans Home in Paramus and played “Taps” on his trumpet.

Advancement

Scout Saturday Live! just one example of BSA councils offering quality quarantine programming

April 10, 2020 0

The new web series, created by Scouts, volunteers and professionals in California, serves up a fun mix of games, competitions, projects and more.

Merit Badges

Working on merit badges at home? ScoutShop.org can help

April 7, 2020 3

Here are some resources to help you find tools and gear you may need to complete a few 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!

The JOTI virtual campsite shows some of the activities Scouts can enjoy from April 3–5, 2020.
Fun

Jamboree on the Internet: Special Edition arrives at exactly the right time

April 2, 2020 5

From April 3–5, join a special edition of Jamboree on the Internet, a digital event designed to help Scouts connect, make new friends and develop skills.

Eagle Scout

Captains of USNS Mercy, the hospital ship docked in Los Angeles, are Eagle Scouts

March 31, 2020 7

Capt. John Rotruck and Capt. Jonathan Olmsted, who command the USNS Mercy hospital ship, are both Eagle Scouts.

App Feed - Gear

How the Scouting community can donate gear to fight COVID-19

March 30, 2020 3

Medical officials are calling on Americans to collect face masks, eye protection and other potentially lifesaving equipment. And Scouts can help.

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  • Scouting America pays tribute to veterans, plus other news this week
    November 14, 2025 0
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    buildOn Treks allow Scouts to develop character and serve others brick by brick
    November 12, 2025 0
  • Eagle Scout project memorializes 14,000 soldiers who fought in the Battle of Okinawa
    November 11, 2025 1

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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.


Michael Freeman

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


Sheniece Chappell

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


Bryan Wendell

Bryan Wendell, an Eagle Scout, is the founder of Bryan on Scouting (now Aaron on Scouting).

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