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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.
Retired Navy officer Jeffrey L. Johnson explains why Scouting in the military is valuable to Scouting and to host countries. Johnson was stationed in Bahrain and tells of adventures while he served as Scoutmaster.
Registration opens next month for Scouts and crews looking to experience the Summit Bechtel Reserve, Northern Tier and Sea Base in 2027. If you’re looking for a Philmont Scout Ranch option, registration is open.
The Ranger Award encourages high-adventure activities, such as backpacking, spelunking and whitewater rafting.
If you’re looking for the perfect gift for a young person, one that pays dividends for their mind and spirit, search no more.
When Jared Marcus first saw someone perform the Mach 5 yo-yo trick, he was instantly mesmerized and wanted to learn how to do it.
Scouting American’s membership team is focusing on six core pillars to increase growth, retention, engagement and value for Scouts and their families.
Assistant Scoutmaster David van Alphen was looking for ideas to keep older Scouts in his troop engaged.
Scouts from across the country have been working on this badge and participating in local events or organizing their own.
The 2026 version of Winterfest, a signature event for Explorers, Venturers, Sea Scouts and older Scouts BSA youth, will take place from Feb. 6–8, 2026, in the scenic Great Smoky Mountains of Gatlinburg, Tennessee.
Registration is open now for the 26th World Scout Jamboree, set for July 30 — August 8, 2027, in the historic city of Gdańsk, Poland.
Scuba diving is a serious adventure. It’s the kind of thing that gives you a thrill just hearing about it,
The “Green Bar Bill” Hillcourt Foundation created the Hillcourt Silver Medal to honor those who have dedicated a significant amount of time to preserving Scouting’s long and illustrious history.
Sea Scouts sail to glory, plus other news in Scouting this week, including Scout’s pantry project supports local needs and Scout brings color to community.
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.
Scouting makes a comeback in Conotton Valley, plus other news this week, including Scouting spirit shines in New Palestine and From fields to food drives: Scarecrows team up with Scouts
Your Scouts can experience the excitement of an international Scouting event – without leaving home!
When Eagle Scout Janith D’Alwis started his college days at Purdue University, he noticed early on that something was missing.
Atlanta college hosts Scouts for a day of growth, plus other news in Scouting, including Scout’s invention helps local firefighters, Scouts bring relief to fire victims and Preserving nature, one birdhouse at a time.
If you want to nominate someone for the 2026 Silver Antelope Award, now is the time.
Ready to put the adventure in elective adventure? This top ten list will put your pack on top when it comes to activities kids LOVE.
Every year, Venturers are selected to serve in the national Venturing officers’ association.
As promised, the Scouts BSA Test Lab is growing! Two exciting new concepts are now available for Scouts to explore
Earning one or more of these merit badges could be a Scout’s first step into a rewarding — and highly paying — career in shipbuilding.
Say hello to Scoutly, Scouting America’s powerful new AI assistant designed to provide instant, reliable support for the entire Scouting community.
Planning your den meetings just got a lot easier (and way more fun).
Scouting grows in Chewelah as troop rebuilds, plus other positive news in Scouting, including Eagle Scout empowers girls with hygiene donation project and Scouts unite across states after wildfire.
As you can imagine, one of the biggest gatherings in Scouting requires one of the biggest planning efforts in Scouting. Thankfully, the event is in good hands under chairman Glenn Ault.
Scouting America is proud to reveal two commercials featuring NFL star and official Scouting America spokesperson David Montgomery.
A volunteer from the Sam Houston Area Council and a volunteer from the Heart of America Council have been named by the Scouting America National Special Needs and Disabilities Committee as the 2025 recipients of the Woods Services Award.
