4 Scouting Alumni made a movie about one of Scouting’s most inspirational stories
“Aaron on Scouting” describes how 4 Scouting Alumni made a movie, “Lost on a Mountain in Maine”, which describes the real-life story of a 12-year-old Donn Fendler and how he used his Scout skills to survive for 9 days.
After destructive storms, you can help Scouting councils, employees recover
From Aaron on Scouting: Hurricane Milton devastated Florida, causing floods and power outages. Scouts supported WREC crews, aiding power restoration efforts and recovery.
Happy 100th Birthday to Scouting Alumnus and 39th President of the United States, Jimmy Carter!
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.
On this day, the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attack.
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 is a growing public health crisis; here’s how Scouting is trying to help.
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.
Scouts ringing the bell at the New York Stock Exchange!
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®.
Scouting America Joins Forces with RealResponse to Enhance Youth Safeguarding
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.
2026 National Jamboree
Excitement is already building for the 2026 National Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Reserve!
Scouts, Scouters Speak to Elected Officials in D.C. About the Importance of Scouting
“Aaron on Scouting” tells of Scouts and leaders visiting Washington, D.C., who met with Senate and Congressional leaders to emphasize Scouting’s importance.
Scouts save unconscious man on plane!
“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.
