Scout Night with the Tri-City Chili Peppers

Saturday, June 27th


Scout Night with the Tri-City Chili Peppers is BACK! Add some fun to your summertime calendar, and come out to Shepherd's Stadium the evening of June 27th to cheer on our friends the Tri-City Chili Peppers as they take on the Greenbrier Knights!

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Planning Your Best Year Ever Starts Here

2026-2027 Unit Program & Finance Planning Guidebook


The Heart of Virginia Council is excited to share our new 2026–2027 Unit Program & Finance Planning Guidebook, designed to help packs, troops, crews, and ships build an exciting, well-balanced program while staying on budget. Inside you'll find annual planning resources, fundraising guidance, Council and District events, recommended unit activities, Scout Life meeting themes, and more, all in one place. Whether you're a brand-new leader or a seasoned Scouter, this resource will help you spend less time wondering what's next and more time delivering the adventures your Scouts deserve.

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Military Family Fee Waiver

For military families, life often comes with frequent moves, changing schools, and rebuilding community connections. Scouting provides a place where youth can quickly make friends, grow in confidence, and develop leadership skills no matter where life takes them. That’s why Scouting America is proud to expand access to Scouting for military-connected families through a new Military Family Registration Fee Waiver beginning June 1, 2026. Under this new national initiative, the $85 National Youth Registration Fee will be waived for eligible military families through an online verification and discount code process. This benefit applies to both new and renewing youth members and is funded nationally through philanthropic support.

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New for 2026: First-Time Buckskin Unit Discount

Special Offer Expires June 26th

Has your unit never sent a Scout to Buckskin before? This summer, first-time Buckskin units can send one Scout for just $100—a savings of $250 off the regular registration fee and more than double the value of the Season Pass benefit. Buckskin is Heart of Virginia Council's premier week-long youth leadership experience, helping Scouts build confidence, strengthen outdoor skills, and develop the leadership abilities needed to make a difference in their troops and communities. This special offer expires June 26, so don't miss this opportunity to invest in your unit's future leaders!

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Send Your Scout A Care Package

Summer Camp at Camp T. Brady Saunders 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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