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HOVC Scouter Newsletter | September 1st, 2023

James River District Troop 710 is one of several units who enjoyed Philmont Scout Ranch this summer! (What a view!) Learn more about the Council Philmont Contingent.

Hi Heart of Virginia!

Labor Day Holiday Schedule

In observance of the Labor Day holiday, our Leadership Center and Scout Shop will be closed on Saturday, September 2nd, and Monday, September 4th. We look forward to seeing you again on Tuesday, September 5th! Happy Labor Day!


[Visit the HOVC Scout Shop]

⚑ Lightning Deal: $5 off 5K Through Labor Day ⚑

Today through Labor Day, get $5 off your 5K registrations using code EVhhwe (offer does not include 1-Miler registration)! Join us on October 7th to walk, jog, and run our Kid's 1-Miler and/or 5K Glow Trail Run at Cub Adventure Camp! Enjoy an award ceremony unlike any other around our giant campfire, and tent camp under the stars overnight! Register before September 21st to guarantee your GLOW-IN-THE-DARK race t-shirt!


[Register to Race...and Camp]

Scouts Needed for FREE, EASY Fundraising Opportunity!

The Popcorn & Peanut fundraiser is underway, and Units have already earned THOUSANDS of dollars to support their programs! Here's your chance with our offer of consignment product (no risk!) to earn money for your adventures, too. We have Food Lion Show & Sell opportunities next Saturday, September 9th in the following locations (see graphic). Contact Heather Dunton for more information on how to get popcorn and peanuts for next Saturday's sale.


[Contact Heather] [Register Here]

Register NOW for Cub Scout Creepy Hollow

Get ready for a ghoulishly good time at the 2023 Creepy Hollow at Cub Adventure Camp. This spooktacular event combines all the fun of Halloween with the excitement of family camping. Choose an action-packed weekend (or come for the day) and enjoy BB shooting and archery, wrist rockets, BMX biking, fishing, kite flying, pumpkin painting, Trick or Treating, and more! Choose from one of two weekends (October 14-15, October 21-22) or come for both!


[Creepy Hollow]

Winter Camp Hold-A-Spot

Winter Camp 2024 is just around the corner, and while registration isn't open quite yet, you can apply to Hold-A-Spot RIGHT NOW, using the link below! Make sure you stay up to date on registration, merit badge offerings, the Leader's Guide, and more by bookmarking our Winter Camp site.


[Winter Camp Site]

β€œThe simple act of paying attention can take you a long way.”

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Keanu Reeves, born on September 2nd, 1964

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Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 noon

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