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Special Needs Awareness Troop Program Feature
Posted to Scouter Mom on June 28th, 2026
Special Needs Awareness Troop Program Feature This troop program feature helps Scouts learn about disabilities in a clear and respectful way. It gives them time to listen, ask questions, and try new activities. The goal is understanding, not... [more]
Identify Evidence of Wild Animals
Posted to Scouter Mom on June 26th, 2026
Identify Evidence of Wild Animals The Second Class nature requirement can feel hard at first. Some Scouts think they must travel far away to find wild animals. This printable helps show that the requirement fits easily into everyday life. It... [more]
Safety Afloat: Stay Safe While Boating
Posted to Scouter Mom on June 26th, 2026
Safety Afloat Boating is a favorite activity for many Scouts. It gives them a chance to explore the water and work as a team. Safety Afloat helps leaders plan and run these outings in a safe way. The rules guide leaders as they teach skills and set... [more]
Find a great speaker for your next recruitment meeting
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on June 25th, 2026
John McCann, the mayor of Chula Vista, California, offers his cell phone number to people he meets at community events. He encourages people to call when they need a favor or just want to chat. Adam Devor took him up on that. Devor is the Cubmaster... [more]
Eagle Scouts easily pass the character test, recent study says
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on June 19th, 2026
Scouting America commissioned The Harris Poll to study the lasting effect of Scouting. Conducted for three months beginning October 10, 2025, the online survey of 3,178 adults asked for feedback on well-being, civic engagement, leadership and... [more]
Burns happen. Here's what to do.
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on June 18th, 2026
Minor burns are one of the most common camping injuries. Knowing what to do can help reduce pain and prevent the injury from becoming more serious. "The first few minutes matter," says Dr. Joe Barton, an emergency physician and chief medical... [more]
Eagle Scout adds NBA champion to list of achievements
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on June 17th, 2026
When the New York Knicks won Game 5 of the NBA Finals against San Antonio on Saturday, shooting guard Josh Hart became the third Eagle Scout to win an NBA championship. Hart scored 13 points and pulled down 11 rebounds in New York's 94-90,... [more]
The Story of The Pony Express
Posted to Scouter Mom on June 15th, 2026
The Story of The Pony Express The Pony Express fits well into Scouting programs because it is easy to picture and easy to tell as a story. Riders, horses, long distances, and danger all catch attention. These are the same parts that make good... [more]
Adults At Scout Campouts: Too Many?
Posted to Scouter Mom on June 15th, 2026
Adult Leadership At Scout Campouts How Many Are Too Many? A reader sent this question: My boys are in a fairly new Troop. My youngest just crossed over and will be attending his first campout without me. It turns out that 9 adults will also be... [more]
Poison Ivy: What Scouts Need To Know
Posted to Scouter Mom on June 8th, 2026
Poison Ivy: What Scouts Need To Know Spending time outdoors is one of the best parts of Scouting. Hikes, camps, and games help Scouts learn and grow. Being outside also means sharing space with plants that can cause trouble. Poison ivy is one of... [more]
A Scout Is Reverent
Posted to Scouter Mom on June 8th, 2026
A Scout Is Reverent A Scout is reverent. 12th point of the Scout Law Scouts learn that reverence shapes how we see the world. It helps us notice goodness around us. It also teaches us to honor the beliefs of others. This point of the Scout Law... [more]
Technology Adventures for Cub Scouts
Posted to Scouter Mom on June 8th, 2026
Technology Adventures for Cub Scouts Technology shows up everywhere in a Cub Scout's life. Scouts see it at home, at school, and at meetings. This article looks at how Cub Scouts use technology in age-appropriate ways. Each adventure helps Scouts... [more]
Scouts speak up about cellphone use at events
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on June 5th, 2026
Glen Pounder is Scouting America's executive vice president and chief safeguarding officer. With social media and rapidly advancing technology becoming more accessible, it's not uncommon to see cellphones at Scout events. As members of the 2025-26... [more]
Study shows Eagle Scouts have a head start to a happy life
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on June 4th, 2026
Scouting America commissioned The Harris Poll to study the lasting effect of Scouting. Conducted for three months beginning October 10, 2025, the online survey of 3,178 adults asked for feedback on well-being, civic engagement, leadership and... [more]
See a scorpion? Here's why you shouldn't panic.
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on June 1st, 2026
Tree Kiester spends plenty of time outdoors hiking, camping and exploring trails. Despite years in the woods, he says he couldn't remember the last time he saw a scorpion - until a few weeks ago. "My wife was planting Easter lilies, and she... [more]
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