The Heart of Virginia Council Leadership Center and Scout Shop are CLOSED on

Friday, July 3rd and Saturday, July 4th in honor of Independence Day.

Scouts from across the Heart of Virginia Council joined hundreds of volunteers, including Governor Abigail Spanberger, at the Virginia War Memorial to help create the inspiring Hill of Heroes. Nearly 12,000 American flags now blanket the hillside, each one honoring a Virginian who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. It was a powerful reminder that remembering our heroes is not just something we say. It is something we do. See all of the photos.

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July 3, 2026

News You Can Use

Welcoming Our New Scout Executive, Mark Arnold!

Please join us in welcoming Mark Arnold as the next Scout Executive of the Heart of Virginia Council! Mark brings a decade of professional Scouting experience, a passion for youth development, and a lifelong commitment to the values of Scouting as an Eagle Scout and Vigil Honor member of the Order of the Arrow. We are excited to welcome Mark, his wife Bridgett, and their children, Benjamin and Eleanor, to the Heart of Virginia Council family as he begins his new role on August 1, 2026. We look forward to partnering with Mark as we continue delivering life-changing Scouting experiences to thousands of young people across Central Virginia

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🦟 Don't Let Bugs Ruin the Adventure

Scouting is more fun when you're prepared. As tick activity and tick-borne illnesses continue to rise in Virginia, taking a few simple precautions can help keep every outdoor adventure safe. Here are a few tips to keep bugs from ruining the adventure! Whether you're hiking a trail, setting up camp, or exploring the great outdoors, your Scout Handbook is packed with practical tips to help you stay safe around insects, wildlife, poisonous plants, and other outdoor hazards. It's one of the most valuable pieces of gear you can bring on any adventure.

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Cub Scouts

Cub Adventure Camp Photo Albums

You wore the Viking's helmet and bore the Knight's sword. You found all of the magical dragon eggs, saved the day, and still found time to catch a fish or two. While you've been adventuring at Cub Adventure Camp, we're sure you've taken photos to commemorate the excitment of Summer Camp, and we would love to see them. Please consider dropping your photos into our individual session Google Photo albums!

Scouts BSA, Exploring, Venturing, & Sea Scouts

LAST CALL to Honor Your Eagle Scout

Order Due Date Extended to July 15th

Your Scout has achieved one of the highest honors in Scouting. Celebrate that accomplishment with a lasting tribute by sponsoring a personally engraved Eagle Challenge Brick at the Heart of Virginia Council's Hill Family Flag Plaza overlooking beautiful Lake Dillon at Camp T. Brady Saunders. Each engraved brick becomes a permanent reminder of an Eagle Scout's dedication, leadership, and achievement while supporting Scouting programs for future generations. Orders are due by July 15th.

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Camp T. Brady Saunders Photo Albums

Merit badges – earned. Bathing suit – sandy. Largemouth bass – landed. You spent the week hitting those step goals, trying new things, and conquering our giant waterslide. Maybe you swam a mile on Lake Dillon or won the volleyball tournament. Whatever the adventure, please consider dropping your photos into our week-specific Google Photo albums!

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