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The Heart of Virginia Council is looking for anyone at least 21-years of age or older to volunteer their time to assist in the lawn care of our Scout Reservations. The schedule will be flexible to fit your free time and training will be offered to interested individuals. If you are interested in volunteering please sign up and express which location you would be interested in working on.
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The Heart of Virginia Council, Boy Scouts of America Key 3: Incoming Council President Chip Phillips, Council Commissioner Tom Wood and Scout Executive George McGovern are holding 3 Virtual Fireside Chats seeking feedback on how we can better serve our units and families. If you have any questions you would like answered, be sure to sign up to receive the Zoom link. [Register]
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We want to congratulate our Scouts that are excelling in Camp Card Sales with one of our prizes in our bi-weekly Scout Incentive Prize drawings. Anyone that sells at least 10 Camp Cards should notify their Unit Camp Card Leader so that they can get your name into the drawing. The next drawing will be on Facebook Live on June 2nd. Pictured are the next two giveaway prizes!
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Campmasters Popcorn will be joining Whitley’s Peanuts in our 2021 Fall Product Sale! Sign up for UP3 so you can come out and try the new delicious Roasted Summer Corn and other popcorn and peanut snacks. We’re going to have a fantastic line-up for Unit Fundraising this year! For questions, email heather.dunton@scouting.org. Click HERE to sign up for UP3!
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The Friends of Scouting Campaign provides critical operational funding for our local Scouting programs. With your support, we have reached 58% of our 2021 goal, raising a total of $788,036. Thank you for your continued support of our Scouts! [More Info]
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In observance of Memorial Day the Heart of Virginia Council Leadership Center and Scout Shop will be closed Saturday, May 29th and Monday. May 31st. HOVC thanks all those who have served in the military and we wish that every soldier that has lost their lives in the battle for freedom is remembered for their bravery. |
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A Zoom orientation will be held on June 19th for all first-year campers and parents. Be sure to register, so that any anxieties can be relieved. Just a few of the questions that will be answered include: Where am I going to sleep? Where do I eat? What is there to do during the day? What should I bring to camp? What should I leave at home? That is just a taste of all the information you will receive, Registration closes on June 11th and links will be sent out a week prior to the orientation.
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The Order of the Arrow will be hosting its Induction Weekend June 4th-6th at Camp T. Brady Saunders. Everyone is expected to bring a filled water bottle, a face mask, and work gloves, along with a completed medical form (parts A&B). Registration for the weekend will close on Sunday, May 30th.
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Join Scouting families across the country in a spirited Summer of Service! Scouts have always been a force for positivity and goodness in our communities. Now more than ever, our world needs that Scouting spirit once again. Let’s step up! Let’s answer the call to make a positive impact in our neighborhoods and communities. Join us in a summer of service! Make the pledge today! [Details]
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Want to learn more about our 2022 Council contingent to Philmont Scout Ranch, the Boy Scouts of America's premier High Adventure base? Explore more than 214 square miles of rugged northern New Mexico wilderness and experience this legendary country during the summer. Are you up for an adventure? Apply for the Philmont 2022 trip now! [Details/Application]
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The Heart of Virginia Council Inc., Boy Scouts of America Annual Meeting will be held June 17, 2021 at the Heart of Virginia Council Leadership Center located at 8090 Villa Park Drive, Henrico, VA 23228. [More Info/Register]
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This year UP3 will be a COUNCIL-WIDE event to be held on June 12th at the new Heart of Virginia Council Leadership Center. To satisfy social distancing guidelines, participants are asked to register for a time slot between 9 AM and 12 Noon in 15-minute increments. There will be maximum of 25 people in each time slot. The entire experience should take about an hour. Registration is open!
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The Tournament of Eagles golf benefit will be held on Monday, June 21st, at the Country Club of Virginia. Enjoy a day of competitive golfing and networking while supporting local Scouting programs.
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Hampden-Sydney College is hosting a Merit Badge College Day on Saturday, June 12, open to all Scouts BSA Troops in the Heart of Virginia Council. Three new merit badges have been added to the lineup so be sure to register soon before they are all full. The new badges include Theater, Chemistry and Citizenship in the World/Nation.
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The last date to finalize payments for camp is June 1st, so time is running out! If you have a Scout looking for something fun and exciting to do this summer while also enjoying the outdoors you should sign them up today! The theme for this year will be Back to the Old West and just to list a few of the activities that will be offered: Archery, Spray Grounds, Mining, Campfires and much more!
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Don't miss your chance to enroll your Cub Scout in one of this year's Cub Day Camps. The theme will be Weird Science, so be prepared to be mystified by the spectacular outcome of your child's experiments. You can find more information and each district's registration links HERE.
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The main element of summer camp is progam and Camp T. Brady Saunders has plenty of programs to keep young men and women engaged and teach them valuable skills while working towards rank advancement. Shotguns, archery, paddle-boarding, sailing, rope course, biking, trailblazing, fishing, camping, troop competitions, Ranger Challenge, and ADVENTURE at every turn. Register today, the last day to finalize your registration payment is June 1st! [Details]
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Make sure you are water-ready for the quickly approaching summer season! At Camp T. Brady Saunders the Swimming and Water Rescue Adult Training, and Lifeguard Training will be offered on May 4th. For the list of prerequisites, click on these links. Sign up while you still have the chance, registration closes on June 1st.
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A Day Camp Shooting Sports Training Certification course will be held on June 19th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Camp T. Brady Saunders Administration Building. If you would like to attend to receive your certification you must register by June 5th.
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National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is an exciting, action-packed, six-day program designed to provide youth members with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home units and in other situations demanding leadership of self and others. There are only 3 spost left, so register today to save your spot! [Registration]
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Buckskin offers a 360 degree leadership experience that integrates classroom teaching with hands-on practice and reinforcement. This exciting combination with equip your Scout with the tools, experience, confidence, and enthusiasm he needs to make a difference as a leader. Buckskin is for Scouts who are at least 14 years of age and Star rank of higher. [Registration]
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The May District roundtables start next week. Roundtable is a resource for Scout leaders, volunteers, parents, and youth leaders to come together and learn and share information. Each District hosts their roundtable the first week of the month.
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Eagle Scout is the highest achievement or rank attainable in the Boy Scouts of America program. Only four percent of Boy Scouts achieve this remarkable milestone. [Eagle Scouts]
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Tributes and memorials are a way for us to honor, cherish, or remember our Scouting mentors and loved ones. [Honorees]
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Check out your district for upcoming events and important news! |
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Heart of Virginia Council
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