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HOVC Scouter Newsletter | April 5th, 2024

Which of these exciting upcoming events are you attending: Cub Family Camporee (May 3rd - 5th), Cub Scout Day Camp, Cub Scout Summer Camp, or Scout BSA Summer Camp? Bring a buddy along for the adventure, and when they register to join, you'll earn the Recruiter Strip for your uniform!

Hi Heart of Virginia!

Heart of Virginia Council Annual Recognition Gala: May 5th

You are cordially invited to attend our Council Recognition Gala at the Cub Adventure Camp Dining Hall! Our highest volunteer recognition, the Silver Beaver Award, will be awarded to four highly deserving Scouters who have made a huge impact in the lives of youth through their hard work, self-sacrifice, and years of dedicated service. Join us at our special Recognition Gala on May 5th!


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Council-Wide Day of Service: May 18th

Mark your calendars for May 18th and join us for our annual Council-Wide Day of Service! Participate in a food drive supporting Feed More and its partner food banks! Choose from one of many Council service projects, carefully curated to have the most impact on our community, or participate in a Unit service project of your choice! There are several deadlines to consider, so please use the link below for more details and to register your participation.


[Day of Service Details]

Cub Family Camporee: May 3rd - 5th

Cub Scout Day Camp is often called “the camp that comes to the Scout.” Day Camp is an organized program for Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts under certified leadership, at an approved site. We're excited to open registration for the first of several weeks of camp, taking place at Deep Run Park from June 10th - 14th! More dates will be added soon. Don't forget to invite your buddy!!


[Blast Into Day Camp!]

National Youth Leadership Training: June 9th - 15th

National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is a week-long course, held at Cub Adventure Camp, that focuses on leadership development. It is the youth-led version of Wood Badge. Graduates learn leadership through proven training techniques and methods tuned for the youth of today. NYLT is “Fun with a Purpose” using games and hands-on experience to teach relevant skills! Learn the concepts of what a leader must BE, what a leader must KNOW, and what a leader must DO. 


[Claim Your Spot at NYLT]

Buckskin: The Leadership Experience: July 21st - 27th

Celebrating four decades of excellence in the Heart of Virginia Council, our 2024 Buckskin: The Leadership Experience promises an unforgettable opportunity for Scouts BSA Troops. At Buckskin, we believe in shaping leaders through immersive experiences. Our 360º leadership approach seamlessly blends classroom teachings with hands-on practice, ensuring your Scout emerges equipped with invaluable skills, confidence, and a passion for leadership.


[Register for Buckskin]

It's not possible to experience constant euphoria,

but if you're grateful, you can find happiness in everything.



- Pharrell Williams, American record producer, musician, singer, songwriter, rapper, and fashion designer, born this day in Virginia Beach, 1973

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