CLOSED for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

January 20th

Please note that the Heart of Virginia Council and Scout Shop will be closed on Monday, January 20th in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday!

Scouting America is proud to announce the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service emblem, designed to commemorate participation in the MLK National Day of Service. The MLK Day of Service emblem is not an award. Instead, it is a seasonal emblem to recognize Scouts who participate in MLK Day service projects, and to encourage Scouts who haven’t to do so in the future.

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Dental Career Exploration

RESCHEDULED: January 29th, 7pm, Midlothian

The Heart of Virginia Council, in partnership with Virginia Family Dentistry, invites high school students (ages 14-20) to attend an open house to learn about an exciting 8-week Dental Career Exploration Program. This program provides a comprehensive introduction to the dental field through interactive activities, allowing students to explore the various aspects of dentistry.

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Cub Scout Summer Camp Registration OPEN!

Return to the Old West

Are you thinking warm thoughts? Snow might be on the ground, but we have summer on the brain! Registration for Cub Scout Summer Camp is officially open! Choose from our four sessions and go back - way back - to the Old West. This year’s “Back to the Old West” theme will transport Scouts to a dusty frontier town where the stakes are higher than ever. Joined by the intrepid time travelers Lady Clementine and Lord Marmaduke, campers will unravel a thrilling mystery that could reshape the future.

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Cub Chat Live, 3pm on Fridays

Each Friday at 3pm Eastern, Scouting Magazine hosts Cub Chat Live broadcasts on Facebook and YouTube. Each week, they talk about useful tips, tricks and ideas that help your den or Pack!

January 17: Preparing for Arrow of Light Crossovers

January 24: Cold weather activities and gear

January 31: Celebrating Scout Sunday or Scout Sabbath

Did you tune in for the January 10th broadcast? Use the link below to watch the latest episode about the new Clean Waterways program!

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🚨 Glenn A. & Melinda W. Adams Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award (ESSPY) 🚨

Nominations Due January 31st

The ESSPY Award recognizes a service project of an exceptional nature by a Scout to a religious institution, a school, community, or other entity. Each year, local councils select a council-level winner, and from that pool, each service territory selects a territory-level winner. A national winner is then selected from the 16 territory finalists. Nominations are due by January 31st, 2025.

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