Season Pass for the Heart of Virginia Council 

Savings for Everyone in 2026

Effective June 1st, the Heart of Virginia Council introduced a new $85 youth program fee, which now includes a 2026 Season Program Pass packed with value for all Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA youth in our council. The Season Pass offers free or discounted access to popular council events like the Spring Cub Camporee, Pinewood Derby, Fishing Derbies, and Summer Camp discounts. With over $111 in value, families will see more benefits and opportunities for their Scouts to participate in exciting, well-run programs.

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University of Scouting for ALL Leaders

September 27th

If you're a new leader, University of Scouting is your fast track to getting trained and confident in your role. By attending, you'll work toward completing your required training all in one energizing day filled with resources, expert guidance, and fellow leaders who’ve been right where you are. Great leaders inspire greatness in others, and the Heart of Virginia Council’s University of Scouting is here to help you unlock your potential! Join us for a day of learning, growth, and adventure planning. There's something for every leader - new or experienced!

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Creepy Hollow at Cub Adventure Camp

October 18th–19th | October 25th–26th

It might still be summer, but we're getting super spooky! Join us at Cub Adventure Camp for a weekend filled with fall fun and spooky thrills! Whether you stay overnight in your own tent or just visit for the day, the Heart of Virginia Council welcomes all Cub and Webelos Scouts to experience this event with your Pack or as a family campout. Arrive on Friday to set up camp, or come for the day on Saturday to enjoy a variety of Fall and Halloween-themed activities. Highlights include BB shooting, archery, fishing, a haunted trail, crafts, a costume contest, and so much more! Registration is open!

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New Test Lab Merit Badges

Sewing & Needlework and Physics

Scouts BSA is adding two exciting new Test Lab merit badges (Sewing & Needlework and Physics) to its lineup, joining Auctioneering, Wildland Fire Management, and Life Skills. The Test Lab lets Scouts try new badge content, give valuable feedback, and help decide if these badges become official. Whether you want to master basic sewing skills or explore motion, energy, and forces, now’s your chance to shape the future of Scouting.

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Camp T. Brady Saunders 2026 Summer Camp

Hold-A-Spot Pre-Registration is Open

The tarps might have finally dried, that missing blue card has just been located, and the last of the snack wrappers have been discovered in your day packs after the 2025 Summer Camp season, but we know it's never too early to be prepared! Pre-registration is officially open for Summer Camp 2026 at Camp T. Brady Saunders.

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