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HOVC Scouter Newsletter | December 23rd, 2022

The Heart of Virginia Council and Scout Shop will be CLOSED Friday, December 23rd through Monday, December 26th. We wish each of you a very Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas, and Happy Kwanzaa!

Hi Heart of Virginia!

Scoutmaster Leader Specific Training at

Winter Camp

Troop leaders with youth attending Winter Camp at Camp T. Brady Saunders in January - have you taken Scoutmaster Leader Specific Training? We're excited to offer this course in-person during Winter Camp on January 14th from 1pm to 5pm at the Cub Adventure Camp Nature Lodge. The cost is only $5.00!


[Register Today!]

One Spot Left in the Trainer's EDGE

The Trainer's EDGE helps develop the skills of leaders and trainers by focusing on improving their leadership, communication, and training skills. This is highly beneficial for all leaders and trainers, and is an opportunity to impact the quality of the programs our youth receive through well-trained leaders. Interested? Come out to the STEM Center at Camp T. Brady Saunders on January 28th from 8:00am to 4:30pm. The cost is only $5.00.


[Register for Trainer's EDGE]

Save the Date: Citizenship in Society Merit Badge Counselor Orientation, January 29th, 2023

We're happy to announce an upcoming Citizenship in Society Merit Badge Counselor Orientation, scheduled for Sunday, January 29th, 2023, at the Heart of Virginia Council Leadership Center. 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. Registration will open soon, so keep your eyes on the Training Calendar!


[Training Calendar]

100 Funny Christmas Jokes from Scout Life Magazine

We're bringing back the Bring A Buddy Shoot-O-Ree at Cub Adventure Camp this weekend! Come on out to Camp on Sunday, December 18th from 1pm to 4pm for some shooting sports fun for your Cub Scouts and their buddies. The cost is $10 per person, and registration is open RIGHT NOW!


[Start Laughing!]

2023 Klondike Derby Registration is Open!

The 2023 Klondike Derby at T. Brady Saunders is open for registrations! Join in on the race, test your Scout skills, discover gold, and go on a brand-new adventure at Cub Adventure Camp the weekend of March 3rd - 5th, 2023. The theme and activities will be announced by event host, Troop 555.


[Join the Gold Rush]

That's what winter is: An exercise in remembering how to still yourself then how to come pliantly back to life again.”



- Ali Smith, Scottish author, playwright, academic, and journalist.

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Wednesday 12:00 noon - 6:00 pm
Thursday-Friday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 noon

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