2026 Castle Quest Day Camp came to a close, wrapping up a week of fun and adventure for Cub Scouts and their buddies at Deep Run Park! Throughout the week, Scouts fished, learned how to use BB guns, perfected their archery skills, cooked Ramen on hiking stoves, played games, made crafts, and even learned how to use bamboo to make real drinking cups! We'd like to share our sincere thanks to the dedicated men and women who gave of their time and talents as volunteers all week long! You are such a gift to the Heart of Virginia Council. Thank you for helping us to make a safe and memorable week for our Day Campers! Did you attend? We invite you to please share your photo memories in our official album. See you at Cub Adventure Summer Camp! | | | |
Fall Popcorn & Peanut Fundraiser
Set your unit up for a successful year by participating in the Fall Popcorn & Peanut Sale! This fundraiser provides the tools, training, and incentives your Scouts need to reach their goals and fund their adventures. Register your unit to reserve materials and gain access to helpful resources. RSVP to attend a kick-off event to pick up supplies and learn tips for a smooth and rewarding sale. The official sale begins August 22 - sign up today and get started!
[Register Your Unit Here!]
[Pop Over to PopcornVirginia.org]
[Attend the September 5th Costume-Making Workshop]
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TikTok & Reel Challenge
This is the Fun We Have in Scouting

This summer, the adventure doesn’t stop when the meeting ends, and we want to see it! The Heart of Virginia Council TikTok / Reel Challenge is officially on, and Scouts are invited to share the incredible fun, friendships, skills, and memories they’re making through Scouting. From campfires and canoe trips to hilarious moments and high adventure, show the world “This is the fun we get to do in Scouts!” using #VAScouts for your chance to win awesome prizes for your unit and yourself. Contest runs June 1st through August 8th, so charge those phones, get creative, and let the adventures roll!
[Download the Event Flyer]
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Cub Scout Summertime Fun Adventure
2026 Planner Now Available
The Cub Scout Required & Elective Adventures page, also known as the Cub Hub, is full of great program materials and links to special resources. One helpful tool is the Summertime Fun Adventure Planner, a month-by-month resource that helps you build a summertime calendar for your unit that helps your Scouts have fun while earning the Summertime Fun Adventure beltloop. Get yours by scrolling down to the Summertime Fun Adventure and clicking the title link, or by visiting the link below.
[Get Your 2026 Planner!]
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Buckskin: The Leadership Experience
August 2nd–8th
Buckskin: The Leadership Experience is a week-long intensive course for Scouts 14+ (Star rank or higher) who are ready to lead. Participants will learn 19 essential leadership skills, advance their outdoor abilities, and apply teamwork through the Patrol Method. With Scoutmaster approval, a strong work ethic, and at least one long-term camping trip completed, Scouts will gain the confidence to lead in their units and beyond. Step up, take the challenge, and become the leader you’re meant to be!
[Register for Buckskin]
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Eagle Challenge Brick Order
Due by July 10th
Honor the achievement of an Eagle Scout with a personalized engraved Eagle Brick, a lasting tribute placed at the Hill Family Flag Plaza at T. Brady Saunders Scout Reservation overlooking Lake Dillon. Each brick is $200 and includes up to two lines of engraving, with eighteen characters per line to commemorate this milestone accomplishment. Proceeds from the Eagle Brick Program directly support Scouting programs across the Heart of Virginia Council. The 2026 Eagle Brick Ceremony will take place in fall 2026, with orders due by July 10 to be included in this special event.
[Eagle Challenge Brick Page]
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"Until you're ready to look foolish, you'll never have the possibility of being great."

- Cher, American singer and actress who made her first appearance on American Bandstand with Sonny Bono on this day in 1965.
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