Aaron On Scouting
  • Home
  • Cub Scouting
  • Scouts BSA
  • Venturing
  • Sea Scouting
  • Fun
  • Contact Us
  • Donate Today
Latest Posts
  • [ July 15, 2025 ] Which Scouting America Family Adventure Camp is for you? App Feed - For Parents
  • [ July 14, 2025 ] It is time to nominate deserving volunteers for the 2026 Silver Buffalo Award App Feed
  • [ July 11, 2025 ] Marines and Scouts partner to expand camp, plus other news in Scouting this week Scouting Tips
  • [ July 9, 2025 ] In case you missed it: Every merit badge pamphlet is now available for free online App Feed - Scouts BSA
  • [ July 8, 2025 ] The Big Blue Boy Scout is back on the big screen — and it’s (mostly) super App Feed - Famous Scouts

swimming

Photo of a Cub Scout swimming
App Feed - Cub Scouts

Tuesday Talkback: What will your Cub Scout pack do this summer?

June 11, 2024 1

Cub Scouting is meant to be a year-round program. That doesn’t mean you your dens have to meet every week, or even that your pack has to meet once a month.

A photo of Scouts swimming in a pool
App Feed - Health and Safety

Why now is the time to start thinking about your annual swim check

February 26, 2024 0

There’s still a full month of winter left, and yet, now is the perfect time to get ready for your annual swim check. The BSA’s two major aquatics safety programs, Safe Swim Defense and Safety

A Scout enters the pool via a waterslide
App Feed - Outdoors

Safe Swim Defense: What you need to know now that summer is here

June 15, 2023 1

One of the best ways for Scouts to have fun during the summer months is to go swimming. Before you do that, though, remember these three words: Safe. Swim. Defense. What is Safe Swim Defense?

ADVERTISEMENT

Aaron on Scouting newsletter

Join 11,043 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

  • A photo of a family camping at Philmont Scout Ranch
    Which Scouting America Family Adventure Camp is for you?
    July 15, 2025 1
  • It is time to nominate deserving volunteers for the 2026 Silver Buffalo Award
    July 14, 2025 0
  • Marines and Scouts partner to expand camp, plus other news in Scouting this week
    July 11, 2025 0
  • Close-up of sash with merit badges
    In case you missed it: Every merit badge pamphlet is now available for free online
    July 9, 2025 0
  • A photo of David Corenswet as Superman
    The Big Blue Boy Scout is back on the big screen — and it’s (mostly) super
    July 8, 2025 2

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).

#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.

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
  • Download the app
  • Email newsletter
  • Give
  • Advertising
  • Archives
  • Privacy Policy

© 2025, Boy Scouts of America. All rights reserved.