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We are thrilled to have spent some time with Mike King talking about the Scouting program here in Central Virginia. Our Executive Director, George McGovern, was joined by our ScoutReach Program Leads, Myron Kidd and Andrew Fortune, and Executive Board Members, Keith Miller and Zane Gibbs. Together, they discussed the purpose and impact of Scouting, our dedication to making the program available to all youth, the pride we feel when we put on our uniforms, and how Scouting is so much more than camping... it's an opportunity to instill real life skills in our youth that they carry with them the rest of their lives. [See the interview!]
Photo Credit: Zane Gibbs
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Make a Splash with Waterfront Adventures
August 9th and August 23rd
Join us for Waterfront Adventures on beautiful Lake Dillon at Camp T. Brady Saunders for a full day of paddling, swimming, and skill-building designed for Scouts, Bears through Eagles. Scouts can take the Swim Test, earn aquatic adventure loops and pins, and even complete the Kayaking Merit Badge. Whether they pass or just attempt the Swim Test, they'll be making waves toward advancement!
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New Scouting America Belts
This summer, refresh your wardrobe with a brand-new belt! Celebrate 115 years of Scouting with the Scouting America Collector's Web Belt, featuring elastic webbing and a secure cam lock buckle for adjustable comfort, or go for colorful and fun with the new elastic belt. Both are available at the Scout Shop right now. Come by for these and other great wardrobe accessories.
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Basic Shooting Sports Training
Instructor Level Courses Also Now Available!
Exciting progress is being made on the renovations to the Shooting Sports Facility at Camp T. Brady Saunders, with groundbreaking expected in late fall 2025 and a grand opening planned for Summer Camp 2026. To prepare, we're seeking NRA-certified instructors and Range Safety Officers to help supervise the new ranges and teach shooting sports merit badges. Required Basic Firearm Courses will be offered on the following dates:
- Basic Pistol – August 9
- Basic Rifle – August 16
- Basic Shotgun – September 13
- Range Safety Officer – September 27
[Learn More & Register]
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Cub Scout Summer Camp
Return to the Old West
Saddle up for Cub Scout Summer Camp 2025 and Return to the Old West! Scouts will join time-travelers Lady Clementine and Lord Marmaduke to solve a steampunk mystery filled with archery, BBs, crafts, and frontier fun. With four exciting 4-day, 3-night sessions to choose from, it’s an adventure packed with skills, stories, and memories. Don’t miss your chance to register—this summer’s trail is calling! Happy trails!
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[Register for Cub Summer Camp today!]
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Send Your Scout A Care Package
for Campers at T. Brady Saunders
Summer Camp is packed with adventure, but even the most fearless Scout can feel a twinge of homesickness. That’s where you come in! A surprise care package, stuffed with snacks, games, or a simple “you’ve got this!” note, can be just the morale boost they need to power through the week. Yes, you can send one... and we’ll make sure it gets into their eager hands. Address packages like this: Scout Name, Troop #, Week # Camp T. Brady Saunders 1723 Maidens Road, Maidens, VA 23102
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"I wonder what it would be like to live in a world where it was always June."

- L.M. Montgomery, author best known for a collection of novels, essays, short stories,
and poetry beginning in 1908 with Anne of Green Gables.
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