Ideal Scouts, Weekend Experiences, Eagle Scout Service Projects... and more!
HOVC Scouter Newsletter | December 22, 2023
The Dominion Energy Plaza is nearly complete. Visit the HOVC Leadership Center at 8090 Villa Park Drive to see the new entrance, including our "Ideal Scout" statue.
Hi Heart of Virginia!
Leadership Center and
Scout Shop Schedule
Please note that the Leadership Center will be closed December 25th and 26th in observance of Christmas, and again on January 1st in observance of the New Year! Our Scout Shop will be closed December 24th through January 1st in observance of Christmas and the New Year, and to perform our annual inventory.
New Citizenship in Society Merit Badge Counselor Orientation: January 21, 2024
The HOVC Advancement Committee is pleased to offer Citizenship in Society Merit BadgeOrientation sessions, for those selected by their units, to be Citizenship in Society Merit Badge Counselors. Please remember that we need each Troop to have a designated Merit Badge 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 and encourage them to register!
We are officially HIRING for our 2024 Summer Camps and Day Camps! Interested applicants can download a new 2024 application using the link below, and submit it via email to John Allen at john.allen602@scouting.org. Applicants who submit a signed contract by February 1st will receive a SIGNING BONUS! Don't miss out on making this a summer to remember!
It might be hard to imagine camping with your Cubs in the winter months, but now is the perfect time to plan an awesome spring event! Weekend Experiences at Cub Adventure Camp is a program designed for you, by you. Pick your programming and make it a day or a weekend of Scouting fun! Cubmasters, book your Weekend Experience now!
Glenn & Melinda Adams Eagle Scout Project of the Year Award
The National Eagle Scout Association awards committee has recently UPDATED the Glenn and Melinda Adams Eagle Scout Project of the Year Award nomination form for this year. Completed nomination forms should be submitted to pamela.miscikowski@scouting.org no later than January 31st, 2024.