HOVC Scouting News - Friday Five 👋

HOVC Scouter Newsletter | June 7th, 2024

It's time to celebrate! The much-anticipated Cub Scout program update has arrived. After being officially announced last fall, the new program was successfully launched on Saturday, June 1st, and is now in full effect. Dive into all the exciting details and embrace this positive change with enthusiasm!

Hi Heart of Virginia!

🚨 Richmond Kickers Scout Night: This Saturday, June 8th! 🚨

The Richmond Kickers are excited to invite you to their upcoming Scout Night on June 8th. It's a fantastic opportunity for Scouts and their families to come together and support our hometown professional soccer team as they face off against the Charlotte Independence at City Stadium. Join in the fun and enjoy an unforgettable evening of soccer while supporting Scouting here in Central Virginia! This event qualifies as one of the three events Cub Scouts need to earn their Summertime Fun Adventure.

[Get Your Tickets!]

2024 Fall Product Sale Sign-Up is Open Now!

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! Sign-up today!

[Product Sale Info & Sign-Up]

2024 Summer Camp Staff Positions Are Open!

We are still hiring for our 2024 Summer Camps and Day Camp! Interested applicants can download a new application using the link below. Don't miss out on making this a summer to remember!

[Volunteer at Deep Run Day Camp]

[Join Us at T. Brady Saunders!]

[Join Us at Cub Adventure Camp!]

New Cub Scout Program Hub: The Cub Hub

The Cub Scout program has undergone 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, which is good news for Packs of all sizes. We have built a Cub Scout Program Hub, or the Cub Hub, to help you better understand and prepare for the new program.

[Visit the Cub Hub]

Provisional Troop 3: Week 5 of Summer Camp

Join Provisional Troop 3 at Camp T. Brady Saunders during Week 5 of summer camp (July 14th – 20th), and dive into a week filled with adventures, new skills, and the chance to earn merit badges. Whether you are missing your regular troop's camp or seeking additional fun, Troop 3 offers a unique experience for boys and girls that goes beyond the usual camp program activities!

[Register for Summer Camp]

“Don’t judge yourself by others’ standards…have your own. And don’t get caught up into the trap of changing yourself to fit the world. The world has to change to fit you. And if you stick to your principles, values and morals long enough, it will.”

- Berry Gordy, Jr., founded Tamla Records, precursor to Motown Records, on this day in 1958. Motown Records would go on to sign legendary artists like Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, The Jackson 5, and many more!