Do you know our Outdoor Code? As an American I will do my best to be clean in my outdoor manners, be careful with fire, be considerate in the outdoors, be conservation minded! Cub Scouts with Pack 744 are taking good advantage of the beautiful spring weather, enjoying a hike and practicing the Outdoor Code at Poor Farm Park in Ashland. | | Hello, Heart of Virginia! | | |
Be A Legend. Be A Leader. Be A Lawn Mower.
Bigfoot Spotted at the Heart of Virginia Council Scout Reservation! Turns out, he's not just a legend—he's a lawn care icon. This summer, grass doesn’t stand a chance; but even Squatch can’t mow down all that wild and wonderful acreage on his own. We’re calling all trailblazers, weed-whackers, and zero-turn champions (a.k.a. mow-ti-vated individuals 18+) to join our Volunteer Lawn Enforcement Team at Camp T. Brady Saunders and Cub Adventure Camp. Ready to roll? Contact our HOVC Scout Reservation Manager, James Hinkley.
[SqWatch the Video]
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Camp Card Fundraiser Bi-Weekly Prize Drawings
The Early Bird Sale ends April 11th! Now through that deadline, Scouts earn an extra dollar in commission for each card - that's $6 a piece! Scouts who sell 10 Camp Cards or more are eligible for the bi-weekly prize drawings! Scouts will report to their Camp Card Leader every other week how many Camp Cards were sold during that 2-week period. Scouts’ names will be placed in the bi-weekly Council drawing for a chance to win a prize (one entry per 10 cards sold). Prizes include an assortment of awesome camping gear and equipment! Leaders should register by 12 Noon, April 11 for the first prize drawing.
[Learn More & Enter]
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Cub Family Camporee
May 2nd–4th
Join us at Cub Adventure Camp for a weekend of fun spring activities including fishing, archery, BB, Crafts, and for 4th and 5th graders, the climbing tower. The Cub Family Camporee takes place the weekend of May 2nd–4th! Event check-in is on Saturday morning, but packs can arrive and camp on Friday if desired. You can also just come out for the day. Cub and Webelos Scouts can attend with either their Pack or as a Family campout.
[Camporee With Us!]
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Patrick Henry Public Speaking Merit Badge Forum
May 17th & 24th
Interested in completing the Public Speaking and Communication merit badges? Scouts are only required to attend on May 17, but May 24 will be available for those who need extra time to complete their requirements. Due to limited availability in the Communication merit badge classes, Scouts are asked to complete the Public Speaking merit badge before registering for Communication. While not a formal requirement, taking Public Speaking first will help Scouts build strong foundational skills and get more out of the Communication badge experience. And yes—Patrick Henry will be making a return appearance this year!
[Register to Attend]
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Eagle Scout Graduation Honor Cords
They've earned their Eagle, and now it's time for them to soar! Celebrate your Scout's accomplishment with our Eagle Scout Graduation Honor Cords. These special cords are red, white and blue double cords with a custom silver Eagle charm attached, to be worn with the high school's cap and gown on graduation day. Our Heart of Virginia Council Scout Shop has plenty of Eagle Cords, and other great gifts, in stock! Visit us at 8090 Villa Park Drive today to browse our selection.
[Visit the Scout Shop]
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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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"I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear."

- Martin Luther King, Jr., American Baptist minister, activist, and political philosopher who was one of the most prominent leaders in the civil rights movement from 1955 until his assassination on this date in 1968.
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