🚨 Glow Trail Run 5K & Kids 1-Miler

October 5th

This is the last call for the 2nd annual Glow Trail Run 5K & Kids 1-Miler! As if you need another reason to join us on October 5th, fashion-forward participants will receive a limited-edition glow-in-the-dark t-shirt and a shot at one of our unique, exciting glow race medals! Plus, your Scouts can knock out program requirements while running, and parents can walk / jog / run the Kid's 1-Miler for free alongside their child. Over-achievers, use it as a warm-up for the full 5K Glow Run, complete with professional timing. Sign up today and invite your friends for an unforgettable glow-filled adventure!

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Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO)

November 2nd

Ready to take your Scouting Skills to the next level? Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation is an essential training program designed to equip leaders with the tools they need to guide Scouts in the great outdoors. BALOO is perfect for Cub Scout leaders, focusing on the essentials of camping with younger Scouts. You'll learn how to safely plan and execute outdoor adventures, creating unforgettable experiences for your Pack. In order for your unit to have an outdoor camping experience, you must have someone on-site who is BALOO trained!

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Creepy Hollow at Cub Adventure Camp

October 19th—20th & 26th—27th

Join us at Cub Adventure Camp for a weekend filled with fall fun and spooky thrills! Whether you stay overnight in your own tent or just visit for the day, the Heart of Virginia Council welcomes all Cub and Webelos Scouts to experience this event with your Pack or as a family campout. Arrive on Friday to set up camp, or come for the day on Saturday to enjoy a variety of Fall and Halloween-themed activities. Highlights include BB shooting, archery, fishing, a haunted trail, crafts, a costume contest, and so much more!

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Summer Camp 2025

Registration Is Open Now

Summer Camp is a core part of Scouting, and we are excited to have everyone back out at camp for the summer of 2025! Camp T. Brady Saunders has been offering an outdoor experience to the youth of Central Virginia and beyond since the summer of 1964. Our camp has amazing facilities and a diverse program offering geared toward all levels of Scouting.

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Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills (IOLS)

November 2nd—3rd

Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills is tailored for adult leaders in Scouts BSA, covering the fundamental outdoor skills every Scout needs to know, from setting up camp to using a map and compass This hands-on IOLS course ensures you're prepared to deliver the best, safest Scouting experience possible. Invest in your leadership journey and empower the next generation of Scouts with the confidence and skills they need to survive.

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