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From Aaron on Scouting: Hurricane Milton devastated Florida, causing floods and power outages. Scouts supported WREC crews, aiding power restoration efforts and recovery.
Today, October 1, 2024, we celebrate the 100th birthday of Jimmy Carter, 39th President of the United States, who was a Scoutmaster and Explorer advisor while his three sons were Scouts. His wife, Rosalynn, was also active as a Den Mother and Cubmaster. Their youngest child, Amy, is the mother of Errol Carter Kelly, a Scout in Troop 101.
Today marks the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and United Flight 93. We honor the lives lost and heroes like Welles Crowther, Troop 2 alumnus.
Suicide remains a grave public health issue, claiming 49,476 lives in 2022—one every 11 minutes. As "Aaron on Scouting" describes, Scouting offers key strategies to create protective environments, promote healthy connections, and teach coping skills.
On August 23, 2024, the New York Stock Exchange welcomed Scouting America to the podium to celebrate the kick off of their Fall Membership Drive. To honor the occasion, Harrison Gray, Eagle Scout, will ring The Closing Bell®.
With a focus on enhanced safety for Scouting youth and parents, Scouting America and RealResponse are proud to announce that they are working together to reduce barriers for communicating safety concerns.
Excitement is already building for the 2026 National Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Reserve!
"Aaron on Scouting" tells of Scouts and leaders visiting Washington, D.C., who met with Senate and Congressional leaders to emphasize Scouting’s importance.
"Aaron on Scouting" describes how Ariel Yaron, Moshe Grimaldi, Evan Gilder, Joel Shuart, and Elka Travis used their Scouting training to save a man who lost consciousness on a flight from Denver to New York.
This "Aaron on Scouting Article" describes how some Scouting America councils will pilot a combined troop program, allowing linked troops to operate as a single unit for the 2024-25 school year to evaluate its feasibility.
