A little rain couldn’t dampen the adventure for Scouting America Troop 799G! These Scouts embraced the challenge, hiking the scenic Buttermilk Trail through Forest Hill Park and along the James River, identifying trees, plants, and rock formations along the way. This new troop for female Scouts BSA is already making incredible memories together! | | | |
Glow Trail Run 5K & Kids 1-Miler
Presented by Virginia Family Dentistry, October 24th
The brightest night of the year is almost here! Get ready for an electrifying fall adventure at the Glow Trail Run 5K & Kids 1-Miler, where glowing trails, high energy, and unforgettable memories await! Bring the whole family, your running crew, or just come for the s’mores. You don’t have to be a Scout (or a runner) to join the fun. Just grab your brightest headlamp and favorite pair of sneakers and get walking, jogging, or running!
The weather looks great!
[Let's Get Glowing!]
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Messengers of Peace Award
Scouting Our Way to a Better World
The Messengers of Peace award celebrates Scouts who take action to improve their communities and the world. Whether it's leading a food drive, creating a mental health awareness campaign, restoring a habitat, or promoting kindness in schools, Scouts can make a global impact through local service. Any Scout who completes a noteworthy service project and logs it in Scoutbook using the “Messengers of Peace” tag qualifies for this international award.
[Learn All About It]
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Fall Scout Shop Uniforming Sale
Sale Ends November 1st
The annual Fall Scout Shop Uniforming Sale is on! Save 10% on uniform bottoms when you purchase a matching uniform top. While you're there, let us save your fingers by taking advantage of our Patch Sewing Service. We offer brand new uniform shirts with all the pre-sewn bells and whistles, and can even add Unit Numerals, badges of office, and even merit badge patches for just $4.00 per patch. Don't forget that you can visit us in person, place an order over the phone, or order online!
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Tiger & Lion Rally
November 1st at Cub Adventure Camp
Get ready for a day of adventure at the Tiger & Lion Rally on Saturday, November 1st 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!
[GRRRR-Register Today!]
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The Nightmare Before Thanksgiving Camporee
October 31st—November 2nd
Join Arrohattoc and Crater Districts for a weekend of outdoor activities at the Nightmare Before Thanksgiving Fall Camporee on October 31st to November 2nd at Chesterfield County Fairgrounds. The skills needed will be many and varied, but will probably include knot-tying, orienteering, team-work, cooking, balance, and other Scout skills and knowledge. Patrols will earn currency at each station to "spend" at the live auction.

[Register for the Camporee]
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"If you fall during your life, it doesn't matter. You're never a failure as long as you try to get up."

- Robert "Evel" Knievel, American stunt performer and motorcycle daredevil, born on this day in 1938.
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