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Join Us for a Camp Work Day Hosted by RUST
Saturday, February 22nd
We are looking for volunteers to come out and lend a helping hand at our Goochland Scout Reservation. We need people who have skills like plumbing, electrical, construction, auto mechanic, roofing or even know how to operate a lawn mower. This is for volunteers 18+, who are willing to come help tackle projects around both camps. Lunch will be provided!
[Lend A Hand]
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Now Hiring Our Summer Camp Staff
We have numerous employment openings at our Summer Camps at both T. Brady Saunders and Cub Adventure Camp, and our Cub Scout Day Camps. Paid and internship opportunities are available for applicants 16 years of age and older.
Openings include:
Kitchen & Dining Staff
Aquatics Staff
Program Staff
Shooting Sports Staff... and more!
[Learn More & Apply]
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Shooting Sports Classes Now Available!
Basic & Instructor Level
The renovations of the Shooting Sports Facility at Camp T. Brady Saunders are well underway, and we expect to break ground in late fall 2025 with the full facility completed by Summer Camp 2026. Once the new facility is opened, we will need additional qualified supervision. Basic and Instructor Level classes are now available, starting as early as February 22nd. Please use the link below to learn more and register.
[Get the Details]
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Have You Visited the Cub Hub Lately?
Did you know we've developed an expertly curated collection of materials to make the job of a Cub Scout leader a little easier? The Cub Scout Required & Elective Adventures Hub (aka: The Cub Hub) organizes each adventure by its focus, and provides supporting materials, supplements, and additional resources. We're also proud to house materials developed BY our volunteers FOR our volunteers, like downloadable and customizable Den Adventure Plans and Rank Tracker Sheets, brand-new "unofficial" Den Leader Guides, and more!
[Get Your Leader Helps!]
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Scouts BSA, Exploring, Venturing, & Sea Scouts | |
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COPE & Climbing, Level 1 Training
March 7th–9th
Join us March 7th-9th for Level 1 COPE and Climbing Training, designed for adults and mature youth (16+). This foundational course equips you with essential leadership, team-building, and safety skills—covering topics like dealing with fear, spotting, accident prevention, and effective teaching—and prepares you to support COPE/Climbing sessions as a stepping stone to Level 2 Instructor Training. Discover your personal leadership style while learning innovative, game-based techniques to transform your team into a dynamic, motivated unit.
[Register to Attend]
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Did You Read the February Courier? | |
Get these five stories and so much more by reading the Courier, our monthly newsletter! Scheduled for the last Friday of the month at noon, the Courier features all the news, special events, and useful information you need to get the most of your Scouting experience.
[Read This Month's Courier]
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"When you wish upon a star
Makes no difference who you are
Anything your heart desires
Will come to you"

- Jiminy Cricket, voiced by Cliff Edwards, in the Disney movie Pinocchio, which debuted on this date in 1940.
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