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đ˘ REMINDER: The Leadership Center and Scout Shop will be CLOSED May 24thâ26th
in observance of Memorial Day.
| | This July 4th, the Heart of Virginia Council aims to display over 500 American flags across Central Virginia in honor of local heroesâveterans, first responders, teachers, and more. Each flag represents someone who makes or has made an extraordinary contribution to our community, with personalized recognition. Choose from locations in Chesterfield, Tappahannock and Richmond to place your hero's flag, and take home their commemorative dog tag. Proceeds support Scouting programs for over 7,400 youth right here in Central Virginia. [Sponsor Your Hero!] | | Hello, Heart of Virginia! | | | | |
NEW S.A.F.E. Guarding Youth Training
Effective June 1st
Effective immediately, Scouting America has launched S.A.F.E. Guarding Youth Training, replacing the former Youth Protection Training (YPT). This new training is required annually for all registered volunteers and emphasizes modern safety topics like online risks and mental health, alongside abuse prevention. It includes a 90-minute initial course and shorter annual refreshers, all accessible through my.scouting.org. The change reflects a renewed commitment to creating the safest possible environment for youth in Scouting.
[Read All About It!]
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Help Camp T. Brady Saunders Hit #1!
The Best List from the Richmond Times-Dispatch
Voting is now open for the Richmond Times-Dispatchâs 2025 âThe Bestâ nominations, and weâre aiming for Camp T. Brady Saunders to claim the top spot for Best Summer Camp in the Richmond area! Last year, we placed in the Top 3âthis year, with your help, we can reach #1. Visit the link below, select the âEntertainmentâ category, then âSummer Campâ, and nominate Camp T. Brady Saunders. Only the top 5 move onâvote today and help us advance!
[Nominate Camp TBS Today!]
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Cub Scout Summer Camp
Return to the Old West
Howdy, partners! This summer, Cub Scouts are saddling up for an unforgettable adventure at Cub Adventure Campâ and our rootinâ-tootinâ theme is Return to the Old West (a steampunk mystery you'll solve by going back in time)! To help spread the word, weâve called in none other than Wild West legend Pecos Bill himself! Heâs here to tell our Cub Scout families all about the thrills of Cub Campâstraight from the dusty trail. Happy Trails and Happy Scouting!
[Learn more from Pecos Bill]
[Register for Cub Summer Camp today!]
[Register for Day Camp today!]
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Buckskin: The Leadership Experience
July 20thâJuly 26th
Buckskin: The Leadership Experience is a week-long intensive course for Scouts 14+ (Star rank or higher) who are ready to lead. Participants will learn 19 essential leadership skills, advance their outdoor abilities, and apply teamwork through the Patrol Method. With Scoutmaster approval, a strong work ethic, and at least one long-term camping trip completed, Scouts will gain the confidence to lead in their units and beyond. Step up, take the challenge, and become the leader youâre meant to be!
[Register for Buckskin]
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Summer Camp Apparel Has Dropped!
Use Code EARLYBIRD by May 28th for 10% Off
Get geared up for adventure! The Camp T. Brady Saunders 2025 Summer Camp Apparel is HEREâand we're excited about the lineup! Join us in celebrating 60 Years of Camping at TBS with a throwback design, pay homage to our beloved Fifi with our retro skunk design, and show off what you love most about camp! Customize your shirt to suit your style by picking your favorite color and sleeve length. Which design are you rocking this summer? Use code earlybird by May 28th to score 10% off your order!
[Go Shopping & Get Your 10% Discount]
| | Did You Read the May Courier? | | |
Get these five stories and so much more by reading the Courier, our monthly newsletter! Scheduled for the last Friday of the month at noon, the Courier features all the news, special events, and useful information you need to get the most of your Scouting experience.
[Read This Month's Courier]
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"The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing."
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- Walt Disney, American animator, film producer, voice actor, and entrepreneur, who incorporated his first film company, Laugh-O-Grams Films, on this day in 1922.
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