Aaron Derr, Author at Scouting magazine

Here’s How to Sign Up for the Precious Few 2021 Philmont Spots

By Aaron Derr

Looking for something fun to do this summer? Here’s how to sign up now for an adventure at one of Scouting’s most significant and fun locales.

Philmont’s Family Adventure Camp Lets Everybody In On the Fun

By Aaron Derr

Philmont Scout Ranch isn’t just for youth old enough to spend multiple days in the backcountry. It’s for the entire family.

Reach for the Summit’s Openings in 2021

By Aaron Derr

The Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve located near Beckley, W.Va., is a BSA property known for being a multipurpose year-round destination for Scouting activities and adventures. But the best news is that there are still openings for 2021.

Safety Quiz: Being Aware of Carbon Monoxide

By Aaron Derr

The way to Be Prepared to deal with carbon monoxide at home or at camp is to know where it comes from and how to avoid dangerous carbon monoxide-related situations.

Take Our Cold-Weather Camping Quiz

By Aaron Derr

Winter is almost over, but that doesn’t mean camping this month won’t still be chilly. Take our quiz to make sure you can Be Prepared.

Sea Scouts Learn Nautical Skills and Life Lessons During Trip to Alaska

By Aaron Derr

Much as a 50-mile backpacking trek through the wilderness forces people to get along and accept each other, so does a three-week cruise on a Sea Scout vessel.

Safety Quiz: Frostbite and Other Cold-Weather Hazards

By Aaron Derr

Staying warm during a cold-weather outing isn’t just a luxury. You can’t “tough out” frostbite, an injury to body tissues caused by exposure to extreme cold. The good news: It’s not that difficult to stay

Being Prepared for Cold-Weather Camping

By Aaron Derr

Staying inside all winter shouldn’t be an option for Scout units. Sure, it might be cold. But as long as it’s safe to go outside, you should make every effort to get out there. Make sure you check the Restart Scouting Checklist, and then check our list below to Be Prepared for cold-weather outings.

How Pack 374’s Webelos Celebrate “Friendsgiving”

By Aaron Derr

A Boys’ Life article about a Scouts BSA troop from Connecticut that hosts an annual Thanksgiving camping event inspired this Cub Scout pack to start its own Thanksgiving tradition.

Midwest Scouts Gather for Future Frontier Camporee

By Aaron Derr

With more than 20,000 Scouting youth members and 7,500 adults in the Chicago area, it can be difficult to get everyone together for a big event. But that’s exactly what they pulled off with the Future Frontier Camporee.