Mark your calendars for the weekend of November 12-13 and come out to Red Oak Nursery for the Rivers District Shoot-O-Ree!  For only $5 per youth participant (including Scouts, siblings, and friends), Scouts will participate in shooting activities on Saturday before camping overnight.  A list of requirements and an event schedule can be found on the registration site!  See you there!

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CALLING ALL FANS OF FALL CAMPING!!!

This fall is a perfect time to book your Scouting/family camping trip at the Heart of Virginia’s Cub Adventure Camp. Many campsites and cabins are available for rental by request. Weekend Experiences are open for you to book as well! This fall we are offering Fishing, Nature, and Shooting Sports offerings! Each activity is 3 hours long. Book now! Contact Jakob Nipper or Pam Miscikowski for reservations inquiries or questions.

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Registration for the National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) winter session is open! Scheduled for December 17th - 23rd, this exciting program is designed to provide youth members with leadership skills and experience they can use in their Troops and other situations. Let your Scouts know that they can get much more out of their winter break by attending NYLT.

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Don’t sit around this winter being bored – come chill out with your friends at Winter Camp! Scouts are invited out to T. Brady Saunders January 13th – 16th, 2023 to get out of the house, have some fun, and earn merit badges. We can’t think of a cooler way to enjoy winter than being at camp.

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[Merit Badge Counselors Needed!]

On September 15, 2022, Mark A. Larson received the Silver Antelope Award. This special award recognizes Scouters of exceptional character in their territory for their distinguished service to youth. This award is for Scouters whose work affects the Scouting movement on the council, territory, and national levels.  The Heart of Virginia Council is proud of Mark Larson’s commitment to Scouting and the community at large. It is a great understatement to say that his contributions are a large part of our success over the years. We extend our sincerest congratulations to Mr. Larson on the many honors he has received.

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