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Here at Heart of Virginia Council, we are grateful every day for the fine folks who give of their time, talents, and energy to help us provide a program our youth deserve. Whether you're a parent or guardian helping to set up or tear down event, a special guest sharing their expertise at a meeting, a uniformed and trained adult leader planning and executing adventures, a camp activity coordinator, a grounds keeper at one of our properties... large or small, the list goes on and on, and your contributions to Scouting in Central Virginia is priceless. We just want to say THANK YOU for choosing to volunteer with Scouts BSA!
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HOVC Scouter Newsletter | April 22nd, 2022
Camp Card Prize Drawing - FREE PIZZA FOR A YEAR!
You'll "knead" to up your game and put some "pep" in your step because next week's prize is sponsored by Papa John's Pizza Central VA! Sell 10 Camp Cards and get your name in the drawing for FREE pizza for a YEAR! Report your sales to your Unit Leader to get your name in the drawing. Visit the Camp Cards page for info on how you can earn some "dough" in this fundraiser... but act fast because Camp Cards are here today, but they might be gone tomato!
Join Our
Summer Camp Team!
We're Hiring! We have numerous employment opportunities at our Summer Camps at both T. Brady Saunders and Cub Adventure Camp, and our Cub Scout Day Camps. We are looking for candidates aged 16 years and up to fill several paid openings, and 15 years to volunteer and earn service hours.

Geocaching Merit Badge
Geocaching is great for fun and exercise.  It’s a sport that’s a perfect fit for Scouting, and it’s a great way for Scouts and non-Scouts to share their enjoyment of the outdoors. Use your Scout skills and follow the Scout Oath and Scout Law as you embark on this new pastime.  Learn how to Geocache from experienced local cachers and earn your Geocaching Merit Badge on May 21st at the HOVC Leadership Center. The cost is $3.00, which covers the cost of lunch.

Geocaching Merit Badge
Automotive Maintenance Merit Badge
Scouts, start your engines! Earn your Automotive Maintenance Merit Badge at Albright Scout Reservation on May 28th. The cost is $10.00 per Scout. A list of prerequisites and items to bring are included on the registration site, linked below. There are 20 spots open, so don't delay.

UP3 Program Planning - June 2022 Dates and Registration
Dates have been finalized and registration links are now live for all District UP3 events. The Capitol & Cardinal Districts event is scheduled for June 1st, the Huguenot Trail District event is scheduled for June 2nd, the Arrohattoc & Crater Districts event is scheduled for June 6th, and the Battlefield & Rivers Districts event is scheduled for June 8th. [Attend UP3]
“Unless you are a pizza, the answer is yes, I can live without you.”

- Bill Murray
Scout Shop Hours of Operation
Monday-Tuesday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
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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