Heather Dunton, our Council Program Support Executive, enjoyed a sweet Richland's Dairy Ice Cream treat with Scouting Supporters, Lee Anne Franklin with Campmasters and Susanne DeVore with Whitley's Peanuts, at the May 7th UP3 at the Council Leadership Center. Register Your Unit for the 2025 Popcorn & Peanut Fundraiser | | Hello, Heart of Virginia! | | |
Happy Mother's Day
Sunday, May 11th
This Mother's Day, we recognize the important role mothers play in their children's Scouting adventure! We appreciate your leadership, commitment, positivity, support, and creativity. Thank you for the countless hours and endless energy spent ensuring your children get the most out of Scouts, and for being a shining example of patience and kindness to us all. 💐 Enjoy your special day!
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Annual Recognition Gala & Silver Beaver Presentation
May 29th
The Silver Beaver Award is the Council's highest volunteer recognition, presented to highly deserving Scouters at our Annual Recognition Gala at the Rockville Center on May 29th at 6:30pm. We hope you'll join us as we recognize these individuals, and many others, for the impact they've made in the lives of youth here in Central Virginia through volunteer service and the donation of time, energy, talents, and experience. Visit the Silver Beaver page to celebrate our Class of 2024 recipients and register to attend!
[Silver Beaver Page]
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One Month to Deep Run Day Camp for Cub Scouts
June 9th–13th
Cub Scout Day Camp is often called “the camp that comes to the Scout.” Day Camp is an organized program for Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts under certified leadership, at Deep Run Park in Richmond. Cub Scout Day Camp is a unique program; it is usually the first major activity for Scouts after graduating from their previous rank. At Day Camp, Scouts begin to work toward their next rank in the Cub Scout program, and we use the same ranks to identify age groups as your “home pack.” We welcome non-Scout buddies to join in on the fun, as well!
[Register Today!] [Volunteer Your Time]
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🚨 Hampden-Sydney College Merit Badge Day
June 7th
Hampden-Sydney College is hosting their annual Merit Badge Day on June 7th, open to all Scouts BSA Troops in the Heart of Virginia Council. Thanks to the support and involvement of the college administration, faculty, staff and community, we are able to offer a great day and merit badge opportunities taught by qualified instructors. While you are there, we hope you will explore their 1330 acre historic campus. Adult leaders will have the opportunity to attend Wilderness First Aid Training and a guided scenic forest hike! Registration CLOSES May 23rd.
[Attend Merit Badge Day]
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NEW! Summer Camp Swim Test Opportunity
June 8th
Get ready for summer camp with a Swim Test at the T. Brady Saunders Waterfront on Sunday, June 8th, from 1 to 3 PM. Open to units and individual Scouts, this opportunity allows participants to complete their swim test in advance with certified BSA/Red Cross lifeguards for just $2 per person. Advance registration is required—reserve your time slot today and dive into camp prepared!
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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.
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"Tell me what is right and I will fight for it."
- Woodrow Wilson, 28th President of the United States, issued the Mother's Day Proclamation on this day in 1914.
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