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A photo of the Rivers triplets, Eagle Scouts and competitive alpine skiers
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Eagle Scout triplets set their sights on the 2026 Winter Olympics

October 27, 2025 2

The Rivers triplets of Long Island, N.Y. — Helaina, Henniyah and Henri IV — are hoping to make it to the 2026 Winter Olympics as alpine skiers.

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The numbers are in: Scouting for Clean Waterways is making an impact

October 24, 2025 0

More than 130,000 pounds of plastic and other trash have been removed from the environment since the launch of Scouting for Clean Waterways earlier this year.

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Scouting America reaffirms commitment to safeguarding youth at SAFE Scouting Summit

October 23, 2025 0

Scouting America believes that safety is a value that must be taught and reinforced at every opportunity. That mantra was on full display at the SAFE Scouting Summit, held last month at Philmont Scout Ranch.

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Add to our list of big and small ways to say thanks to Scouting volunteers

October 21, 2025 2

Recognition comes in two forms, formal and informal. Both can be powerful, and both help Scouting’s adult leaders feel valued.

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Scouting America launches merit badges in Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence

October 15, 2025 1

Scouting America’s merit badge program continues to expand, this time with the launch of two badges aimed at giving Scouts some of the skills to be successful in our constantly evolving digital world.

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  • Eagle Scout project memorializes 14,000 soldiers who fought in the Battle of Okinawa
    November 11, 2025 1
  • A collage of all the covers of the Spanish-language Scout books
    Scouting America is now offering Spanish-language versions of Cub Scout and Scouts BSA program materials
    November 10, 2025 0
  • #AdventureOn!
    Three sisters, one honor, plus other positive news in Scouting this week
    November 7, 2025 0
  • How to observe Veterans Day with your Scouts
    November 7, 2025 9

Aaron on Scouting Contributors

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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