Join Scouting Night Events and Resources

We are busily holding Join Scouting Night events for elementary (and some intermediate) schools in Central Virginia. Parents, unit leaders, and Scouts can help spread the word by sharing those events on their Pack Facebook pages and groups, their personal pages, and neighborhood groups. It also helps to interact with those posts on the Heart of Virginia Council's own Facebook page by liking and/or commenting. Did you know that we have peer-to-peer recruitment cards available? Scouts can invite their friends to visit your unit directly, and possibly earn the Recruiter Strip for their uniform!

[Heart of Virginia Council's Facebook Page]

[Heart of Virginia Council's Recruitment Materials]

Waterfront Adventures at Lake Dillon

Two Sessions: August 22nd and 29th

Make a splash this summer at Waterfront Adventures on beautiful Lake Dillon! Scouts can build confidence on the water by completing their Swim Test, earning Cub Scout adventures or the Kayaking Merit Badge, and trying exciting activities like kayaking and other paddlecraft. Whether your Scout is just getting comfortable in the water or looking to sharpen their paddling skills, this event offers a fun, supportive environment to learn, grow, and explore. With separate morning and afternoon sessions designed for different age groups, there's an adventure waiting for every Scout (from Bear to Eagle).

[Take the Plunge!]

Save the Date for Tiger & Lion Rally

Saturday, November 7th

Get ready for a day of adventure at the Tiger & Lion Rally on Saturday, November 7th at Cub Adventure Camp! Families will enjoy activities designed especially for kindergarten and 1st grade Scouts, including archery, wrist rockets, fishing, BMX biking, crafts, and more. Registration is just $8 per participant and includes all activities and a commemorative patch, with cafeteria lunches available for $5. Older Scouts and siblings are welcome to join in the fun, so bring the whole family for an afternoon packed with excitement!

[Get Ready for Tiger & Lion Fun!]

National Youth Leadership Training - NYLT

September 2026

Registration is now open for the Heart of Virginia Council's 2026 National Youth Leadership Training Course! This year, the course is being held over the period of two weekends this fall on the Cub Adventure Camp side of the Goochland Scout Reservation. Register today to shape your leadership abilities, develop meaningful relationships, and discover a Scouting experience like no other!

[Register for Fall NYLT]

Winter Camp Registration Opens September 17th

Save the Date: January 15th – 18th

Winter Camp registration opens on September 17th at 6pm for Heart of Virginia Council units. Non Heart of Virginia Council units may start registering on October 1st at 6pm. We are looking for volunteers to serve as merit badge counselors for Winter Camp. If you are interested in volunteering or need more information, please contact Vincent Milone, Winter Camp Event Director, at vamilone@gmail.com.

[Winter Camp Webpage]

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]