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HOVC Scouter Newsletter | September 23rd, 2022

The Scout Shop Uniform Sale continues now through October 31st!  Enjoy 20% off of your official uniform bottoms with the purchase of your uniform top!

Hi Heart of Virginia!

2022 Shooting Sports Manual

A brand-new BSA Shooting Sports Manual is available for 2022! The updated document clarifies who can operate which types of shooting sports programs for which BSA program level. It also serves to clarify the proper supervision and qualifications needed for unit coordinated shooting sports programs.


[Learn More]

Get Set Up for Your Fall Fundraiser!

Our fall Popcorn and Peanut Sale is well underway!  Units are still joining in on the sale, so we want to make sure you know how to help your Scouts set up with online accounts.  Visit the links below to sell popcorn and peanuts online, and don't forget to visit our Popcorn Guide for help getting registered!


[CampMasters Popcorn]

[Whitley's Peanuts]

[2022 Scouts Popcorn Guide]


Tiger & Lion Rally at Cub Adventure Camp

The Tiger & Lion Rally is a special event at Cub Adventure Camp just for our youngest Cub Scouts! Tiger and Lion Scouts are invited to camp for the day and have fun while becoming familiar with our Cub Scout camp facility. Activities run from noon to 3:00pm on Saturday, November 5th and include a parade, archery, wrist rockets, fishing, biking, crafts, a scavenger hunt, and more age-appropriate fun.


[Get Details and Register]

Fall Scoutmaster Specific In-Person Training

Huguenot Trail is offering a fall Scoutmaster Assistant Scoutmaster Leader Specific Training on Saturday, October 1st at T. Brady Saunders for registered leaders throughout the Heart of Virginia Council. This training is required for Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters.  Registration closes soon!


[Register Today!]

Fall Geocaching Merit Badge

Geocaching is great for fun and exercise.  It’s a sport that’s a perfect fit for Scouting, and it’s a great way for Scouts and non-Scouts to share their enjoyment of the outdoors. Use your Scout skills and follow the Scout Oath and Scout Law as you embark on this new pastime.  Learn how to Geocache from experienced local cachers and earn your Geocaching Merit Badge on October 8th at the Leadership Center!


[Get Registered!]

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- Mahatma Gandhi

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Wednesday 12:00 noon - 6:00 pm
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