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The wait is over! Our move to the new Heart of Virginia Council Leadership Center is underway. On May 3rd we will officially be located at 8090 Villa Park Drive, Henrico, Virginia 23228. The office and Scout Shop hours remain the same at the new location.
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The 2021 Camp Cards are ready for pick up! Don't miss out on the great saving options this years card has to offer!
Camp Cards are a great way to raise dollars for your unit and can also be used to provide the necessary funds needed for summer camping programs! The cards are of great value, easy to distribute, require little storage, and they're RISK FREE! Sign up and reserve your cards today. [More Info]
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The Friends of Scouting Dinner is just around the corner! To RSVP for the May 11 dinner please email ellen.milano@scouting.org. Whether you are attending in person or not you can still help Support the Heart of Virginia Council by purchasing Door Prize Tickets in our Friends of Scouting Dinner Door Prize Drawing. There are over 60 prizes with a $50+ value that you can win. Winners do not have to be present, prizes can be mailed or picked up at the HOVC Office. [Purchase Here]
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The Friends of Scouting Campaign provides critical operational funding for our local Scouting programs. With your support, we have reached 48% of our 2021 goal, raising a total of $648,009. Thank you for your continued support for our Scouts! [More Info]
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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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Cub Adventure Camp 2021: Back to the Old West has made some changes, sessions 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 will no longer be offered. Don't let this change deter you from joining in the camp festivities because Sessions 1 and 2 are still available and Session 3 will now be held on July 9th through July 12th. To ensure that you can be a part of the summertime fun, register now.
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Camping Season has arrived and it is time to start making reservations at our campgrounds: Albright Scout Reservation Camp Douglas Fleet, Cub Adventure Camp, Camp T. Brady Saunders and Eagle Point. New forms for camp and canoe rentals are now available be sure to fill one of these out and get it back to the Council so that your camping adventure can begin. To check for campsite availability view our reservation calendar. The new forms and information of each of our camps can be found here.
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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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Pack & Den Driven Recruitment |
Recruiting new families into your Cub Scout Den or Pack is crucial. To keep a Cub Scout group strong and healthy, dens and packs must make recruiting new families a part of their program. Our initiative is to make sure families of Den and Pack age children are up to date on what the world of Scouting has to offer, so that Scouts can get the full experience of Scouting from Cub Scouts to Eagle Scout. Helpful tips on holding a great recruiting event can be found here.
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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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Upcoming Events and Service |
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Biking Into Spring is coming up on May 8! It is now a day event (without food options), but your family can choose to camp on their own for free! The cost is still $20 per person. Registration closes on May 5, so register soon. We look forward to seeing you there! [Details]
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Eagle Commencement 2021 will be held virtually on Sunday, May 16th at 3 p.m. for all scouts who earned Eagle between January 1, 2020 and March 31, 2021. Registration is open for Eagles to sign up and sponsorship options are available through the registration process. Eagles and current Life scouts are encouraged to register for the event, all those who register to attend will receive a monogrammed red and black sling bag. This year's Eagle Class Honoree is Harold Stills, Scoutmaster of Troop 706 in Montpelier and the Heart of Viginia Council's Buckskin Training Course.
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The Heart of Virginia Council needs volunteers to help get our camps ready. The Council will be hosting a Camp clean-up day on May 22. Equipment, materials, lunch, snacks, water and a day outdoors will be provided to those who volunteer.
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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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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. Thanks to the support and involvement of the college administration, faculty, staff and community, we are able to offer a great day and merit badge opportunities taught by qualified instructors.
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Cub Day Camp is ready to begin! Grab your lab coats and microscopes because the theme for this year will be Weird Science. To be guaranteed a shirt and a patch you must register early, so don't wait too long. You can find more information and each districts registration links here. For more Cub Scout programs look here.
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The main element of summer camp is program and Camp T. Brady Saunders has plenty of program 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! [Details]
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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. Registration slots are filling up quickly 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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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.
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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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