“It will be celebrated with pomp and parade, bonfires and illuminations from one end of this continent to the other.” John Adams

We will be closed on Thursday, July 4th in observance of the Independence Day holiday, and hope each of you enjoy a safe and celebratory holiday!

[All About July 4th]

Every Scout should learn the value of hard work and earning their own way. The Popcorn & Peanut Sale is the perfect opportunity to teach this valuable life lesson and fund the most exciting year of Scouting ever. The Heart of Virginia Council does all the pre-work to set up the sale, eliminating the need for your unit to research opportunities, create promotional materials, manage a relationship with a vendor, and more! For more info and to reserve your sales materials, sign up today!

[Product Sale Info & Sign-Up]

A Scout is reverent. We've launched a new Duty to God: Reverence Hub, where we showcase the core values of Scouting by promoting reverence and inclusivity. On this new page, Scouts can find resources to deepen their understanding of their own beliefs and build upon their respect of the religious diversity in the Heart of Virginia Council. This is an ever-evolving page, and your feedback is important to us.

[Visit the Duty to God: Reverence Hub]

Cub Scouts... earn the new Summertime Fun Adventure this Summer! The National Summertime Pack award has been reimagined into an exciting elective adventure. This new adventure may be one of the simplest, it has one requirement and that is: anytime during May through August, participate in a total of three Cub Scout activities.

[Learn More & Get the Unit Planner]

Join the Richmond Raceway for a weekend of racing and activities at the 2024 Summer Scout Experience over the weekend of August 9th - 11th! Camp all weekend long, get your own RR branded Scout patch, go on a track walk, and see the Craftsman Truck Series and Cup Series races.

[Get More Scout Experience Flyer]

The Cub Scout program is undergoing updates for the 2024-25 program year, following years of effort by the National Cub Scouting Committee. Identified through feedback from over 23,000 parents and leaders, the updates aim to enhance the program's simplicity. We have built a Cub Scout Program Hub, the Cub Hub, to help you better understand and prepare for the new program, which went into effect on June 1st.

[See Our New Cub Scout Program Hub]

An exciting and new Cub Scout program launched on June 1st - do you have your new rank handbooks? The Scout Shop, located at 8090 Villa Park Drive in Henrico, is fully stocked with everything you need to start this adventure, including the latest Cub Scout Rank Handbooks, insignia, leadership guides, and more. We're here to help you equip yourself with all the essentials and embark on an exciting new program year in Scouting!

[Visit the Scout Shop Webpage]

One of the most rewarding and character-building things a family can do together is go camping. Bring your Scout to a session at Cub Adventure Camp, where we offer a 4-day, 3-night experience for Cub Scouts this summer! You can attend as a family or just as a parent/Scout pair. Meals are served in our air-conditioned Dining Hall, and you can stay in our Tent Village or in a Western Frontier Fort, Yurt, or Cabin.

[Blast Into Adventure!]

Each Friday at 3pm Eastern, Scouting Magazine hosts Cub Chat Live broadcasts on Facebook and YouTube. Each week, they talk about useful tips, tricks and ideas that help your den or Pack!

(June 28th) Supporting Cub Scout Families through Marketing

(July 12th) New Scoutbook Plus Updates

(July 19th) Differently abled Tool Kit Resources for Leaders

[Learn More & Watch the Archives]

Now is the perfect time to plan an awesome event for your Pack families! Weekend Experiences at Cub Adventure Camp is a program designed for you, by you. Pick your programming and make it a day or a weekend of Cub Scouting fun! Cubmasters, book your Weekend Experience now!

[Learn More]

Attention All New Den Leaders and Assistant Den Leaders! Our youth deserve not just leaders, but exceptionally trained leaders. As a parent, you undoubtedly want the best for your child. Let’s set the standard high for ourselves and our fellow leaders. Invest in training to ensure every Scout receives the guidance and support they deserve. Together, we can make a difference. Join us for this FREE training on August 24th at the Leadership Center.

[Register Here!]

The HOVC Advancement Committee is pleased to offer Orientation sessions, for those selected by their units, to serve as Citizenship in Society Merit Badge Counselors. Please remember that we need each Troop to have a designated Counselor in order to fulfill the objectives of the badge. Unit leaders and Committees, think about who is best suited to guide your Scouts, on this personal journey.

[Register]

Established in 1984, Buckskin proudly stands as one of Scouting's most tenured Youth Leader Training courses. Celebrating four decades of excellence in the Heart of Virginia Council, our 2024 program promises an unforgettable experience for Scouts BSA Troops. At Buckskin, we believe in shaping leaders through immersive experiences. Our 360º leadership approach seamlessly blends classroom teachings with hands-on practice, ensuring your Scout emerges equipped with invaluable skills, confidence, and a passion for leadership.

[Register for Buckskin]

Here at Camp T. Brady Saunders, we're ready to roll on Summer Camp, 2024! Registration is OPEN for your week (or more) of camp at our beautiful Scout Reservation in Goochland! Come see us at camp... you never know who or WHAT you might meet! Register and download our Program Guide below.

[Go to Camp!]

Scouts, will you miss your troop’s summer camp this year, or do you want an additional week of fun and adventure? Then sign up to join Provisional Troop 3 at Camp T. Brady Saunders during Week 5 of summer camp (July 14th – 20th). Become part of a cohesive unit experience while having fun, learning new skills, & earning merit badges. Troop 3 will also offer a few unique experiences beyond the regular camp programs, for both boys and girls.

[Register with Provo Troop 3]

Camp T. Brady Saunders Summer Camp Apparel is still available for purchase! Visit our apparel store to grab your gear before your week of Summer Camp kicks off, and have your order shipped directly to the Camp Trading Post, free of charge! Have you registered for Summer Camp at TBS? Check out the registration and plan your adventurous week (or more) with us!

[Visit the Apparel Store]

[Register for Camp]

The Ranger Challenge was developed to allow Scouts who have attended camp for several years to serve in a leadership position with their troop in the mornings and have an adventure in the afternoon and evening. All Scouts are welcome with the knowledge that the program is both physically demanding and mentally challenging. A certain level of maturity and strength are a must.

[Learn More & Download a Permission Form]

We're excited to offer Scoutmaster / Assistant Scoutmaster Leader Specific Training on September 21st at T. Brady Saunders for registered leaders throughout the Heart of Virginia Council. This training is required for Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters.  The cost is FREE and includes water, light refreshments, and "Trained" patches for leaders who have completed all training requirements for their registered position.

[Get Trained!]

The second Wednesday of each month at 3pm Eastern, Scouting Magazine hosts Troop Talk Live on Facebook. These brief chats cover a variety of topics, from accommodating Scouts with disabilities to uniforming, youth leadership to the Path to Eagle, and more.

The next Troop Talk Lives are scheduled for July 10th and August 14th! See you there!

[Learn More & Watch the Archives]

Whether you're working on rank requirements or the Orienteering merit badge, Camp T. Brady Saunders has a new set of Permanent Orienteering Courses in Virginia! Downloadable course maps and Avenza Topographic maps have been added to the BradySaunders.net website.

[Get on the Course]

Our Weekend Experience at T. Brady Saunders opens parts of camp for weekend use! Weekend primitive camping opportunities are available at S. Douglas Fleet from August through May, based on availability. We offer Troops the opportunity to customize a program specifically tailored for their Scouts. Come out for nature, fishing, shooting, STEM, and more. We even have canoes available for rent!

[Learn More]

Have you been by the Scout Shop lately? They are fully stocked with Eagle Scout gifts, party decorations, and (of course) all the patriotic gear you could want ahead of the upcoming Independence Day holiday! New featured items include a 166 piece Eagle Scout Court of Honor balloon arch kit, 25 piece confetti-filled balloon kit, 22 oz. Eagle Scout ORCA Chaser, adjustable denim Eagle Scout cap, and "Be Prepared" shirts in youth sizes Medium - XL.



[Visit Our Scout Shop Webpage]

Did you know that we will shop your order and have it ready for you to pick up? This is a service we're proud to offer, and want to remind our customers to please provide us 24-hour notice for all advanced orders. We also need 24-hour notice for all free rank patch orders.

[Visit Our Scout Shop Webpage]

The Heart of Virginia Council Scout Shop, located in the Leadership Center at 8090 Villa Park Drive, is offering a Patch Sewing Service to save you some time and frustration (especially if you don’t own a sewing machine and the thought of hand stitching or using Badge Magic on those patches makes you shudder).

[Take Patches Off Your To-Do List]