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As we adapt, improvise, and persevere through the challenges of COVID, great things are still happening at the Heart of Virginia Council! We want to share the news about some upcoming milestones (while dispelling any surprises that might lead to unfounded rumors). [More Info]
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Check out our new design for the 2021 Camp Cards! We are excited to include vendors like Papa John's, Great Clips, Tractor Supply Co., and MORE!
Camp Cards are a great way to raise dollars for your unit and can also be used to provide the necessary funds needed for summer camping programs! The cards are of great value, easy to distribute, require little storage, and they're RISK FREE! Sign up and reserve your cards today. [More Info]
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The Council’s highest volunteer recognition, the Silver Beaver Award, will be awarded to five highly deserving Scouters. These Scouters have made a huge impact on the lives of youth through their hard work, self-sacrifice, and years of dedicated service. Introduced in 1931, the Silver Beaver Award is a BSA council-level distinguished service award.
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VIRTUAL SPRING BREAK CAMP IS HERE! Attend for one day or all four days. Each day you can participate in one merit badge program. Program runs from 9:15am - 3:30pm. All classes are via Zoom. The cost is $15 per merit badge program selected. [Register]
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Our Scout Shop is now accepting online orders through our online ordering tool. The ordering process is intuitive and smooth and items can be shipped to you or picked up. Support your local Scout Shop and order your Scouting needs TODAY! [Detail]
Note: Some items shown online may not be in stock, but can be secured in a minimal amount of time.
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Come to see Legendary Sports Icon, Olympic Champion, and Hall of Famer Sugar Ray Leonard at the 2021 Friends of Scouting Dinner on May 11th, 2021! This will be a virtual event with an in-person option! This upcoming annual Friends of Scouting Dinner is presented by JOH Investments and Universal Leaf. The 2021 dinner will be held at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. [Details]
Have a question about FOS 2021? Listen to this quick FAQ by Finance Director Matt Connors here. |
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The Friends of Scouting Campaign provides critical operational funding for our local Scouting programs. With your support, we have reached 39% of our 2021 goal, raising a total of $523,127 . Thank you for your continued support for our Scouts! [More Info]
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These beautiful 8x10 limited edition prints created by Mark Larson, Area Commissioner for South Region Area 7, are perfect for the new Eagle Scout in your family! There are now less than 35 prints available for purchase online or at our Scout Shop. At $50, Visit EagleScoutPrint.GiveSmart.com to learn more and purchase your print today!
The Scout Shop is full of wonderful gifts for your life or upcoming Eagle. View our selection here.
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The Virginia Living Museum (VLM) day camp set for April 3rd. The customized programs they offer are Reptiles and Amphibians Merit Badge and the Mammals Merit Badge. The price for either program is $30 per scout completing the merit badge. The $30 include all day admission to the entire facility and the merit badge event. Either program is also open to other adults and non-scouts children for $19 and $14 respectively. [Register]
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Submit an Eagle for Next Month's Soaring Eagle! |
Submit an Eagle Scout candidate for next month's Soaring Eagle! Send a brief summary describing the project and 2-5 pictures to Lakayla.bonaparte@Scouting.org. Help us showcase the wonderful impact our Scouts are making in our communities! |
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Albright Scout Reservation is open and ready to welcome you for weekend activities from Friday 5:00 PM to Sunday 12:00 Noon ! Keeping Executive Orders in mind, ASR has made changes as we move forward. Important changes about ASR include: small fees for use of campsites, pavilions, and the Cahoon Activity Training Center; COVID-19 safety guidelines are in place. [Details]
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Want to learn more about our 2022 Council contingent to Philmont Scout Ranch, the Boy Scouts of America's premier High Adventure base? Explore more than 214 square miles of rugged northern New Mexico wilderness and experience this legendary country during the summer. Are you up for an adventure? Sign up for April 29th meeting at 6:00! [Details]
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Upcoming Events and Service |
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Spring has sprung and there’s work to be done! With February’s wintery weather, there are a lot of trees down, blocking hiking trails all over the commonwealth and Trail Crew has been called to action! Payment of $15 will include lunch, an exclusive Nawakwa Trail Crew face mask, and a patch.
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The Heart of Virginia Council is inviting you to a Zoom meeting to answer all your questions about summer camp 2021 and to let you know all the fun things we have planned. We will be hosting a Zoom meeting on March 31st at 7:00pm
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Camp TBS is open during the day and for "Weekend Experiences." Come out to camp with your Troop, Crew or Ship and make a day of it. Hike a couple of our trails, or even catching a fish or two! You MUST schedule in advance! Contact hovcweekendadventures@gmail.com and reserve your spot today!
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Join Scouting families across the country in a spirited Summer of Service! Scouts have always been a force for positivity and goodness in our communities. Now more than ever, our world needs that Scouting spirit once again. Let’s step up! Let’s answer the call to make a positive impact in our neighborhoods and communities. Join us in a summer of service! Make the pledge today! [Details]
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Spring Merit Badge and Training Sessions |
Spring into these skill-building opportunities! Camp T. Brady Saunders is hosting Cooking Merit Badge, Swim and Water Rescue Training, and Lifeguard Training on May 4th. For the list of prerequisites, click on these links.
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We are moving Biking Into Spring to May 8th! It is now a day event (without food options), but your family can choose to camp on their own for free! The cost is still $20 per person. We look forward to seeing you there! [Details]
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Early bird registration has been EXTENDED to April 2nd! Shotguns, archery, paddle-boarding, sailing, rope course, biking, trailblazing, fishing, camping, troop competitions, Ranger Challenge, and ADVENTURE at every turn. Take advantage of our early bird rates and register today!
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Every Scout deserves a trained leader! Check out this flyer containing all of the awesome training available from now until this Summer and beyond! [Click Here]
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Camp TBS has several upcoming Shooting Sport Classes available for adults 21 and older. Shooting sports classes include Range Master's Training, Basic Pistol, and Level 1 Archery. See summary information for each class and contact information here.
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The April District roundtables start next week. Roundtable is a resource for Scout leaders, volunteers, parents, and youth leaders to come together and learn and share information. Each District hosts their roundtable the first week of the month.
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Held on May 1st, Trainer’s EDGE prepares trainers and leaders to deliver exciting and engaging high impact content. Content includes physical arrangement, and preparation for, skills and delivery of PowerPoint presentations, facilitated discussions, experiential learning, team building, reflection, constructive feedback, use of the EDGE model, verbal and non-verbal communication, virtual training, and much, much more! ADVANCE REGISTRATION ENDS ON APRIL 15TH!
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Buckskin offers a 360 degree leadership experience that integrates classroom teaching with hands-on practice and reinforcement. This exciting combination with equip your Scout with the tools, experience, confidence, and enthusiasm he needs to make a difference as a leader. Buckskin is for Scouts who are at least 14 years of age and Star rank of higher. [Registration]
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National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is an exciting, action-packed, six-day program designed to provide youth members with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home units and in other situations demanding leadership of self and others. Registration is open now for this fun-filled event! [Registration]
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This conference is an opportunity to identify your calling, reach into a deeper
understanding, and prepare to live your calling in the world. We will be celebrating
the 100 years of Methodist and BSA partnership. Key Courses: Scouting as ministry, resources for your Scout group, connecting within the UMC, and many courses on making the most of Scouting and engaging the community! [Details] [Flyer]
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Spots are filled! Join the waitlist for WoodBadge, our advanced national leadership course that educates, challenges, motivates, and transforms. We look forward to making life-long friends and surpassing limits on our new dates: September 10-12th and September 25-26, 2021. [Details]
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Eagle Scout is the highest achievement or rank attainable in the Boy Scouts of America program. Only four percent of Boy Scouts achieve this remarkable milestone. [Eagle Scouts]
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Tributes and memorials are a way for us to honor, cherish, or remember our Scouting mentors and loved ones. [Honorees]
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Check out your district for upcoming events and important news! |
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Heart of Virginia Council
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