Hello, Heart of Virginia! | | | The Internet at our Leadership Center and Scout Shop is currently down. We do have staff on site to assist you, and are able to accept cash and check payments in the Scout Shop. We apologize for the inconvenience this is causing, and want to assure you that we are working hard to get this issue resolved as quickly as possible. Please visit https://hovc.org for updates. | |
Popcorn & Peanut Fundraiser
2025 Updates
Our Popcorn & Peanut page is undergoing changes for the 2025 fundraising season! Kernel contact information, important dates, and many of our resources have already been updated, with more coming soon! Registration is open, and units are encouraged to sign-up now to participate ahead of our Early-Bird Kickoff on July 30th and district kickoff's in August. Add September 6th to your calendar and join us for our Costume-Making Workshop!
[Get Poppin' on Your Fall Fundraiser!]
[Attend the Costume-Making Workshop]
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Spring 2026 Wood Badge
Save the Date: April & May 2026
Wood Badge is the premier leadership training for all registered adult Scout leaders, blending Scouting traditions with modern leadership skills. Over two weekends (April 17–19 and May 16–17, 2026) at Cub Adventure Camp, participants build teamwork, leadership, and organizational skills in a fun, hands-on environment. Along the way, they form lasting friendships and grow as impactful leaders. Join the Wood Badge VIP List and be the FIRST to know when registration opens by sharing your email!
[Wood Badge Page]
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Glow Trail Run 5K & Kids 1-Miler
Friday, October 24th
The brightest night of the year is back! 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 to join the fun. Just grab your brightest headlamp and favorite pair of running shoes! We’re also building the team behind the magic and inviting volunteers to join our Race Committee to help plan the 2025 race. From logistics and glow gear to promotions and s’mores, there’s a role for everyone.
[Let's Get Glowing!]
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Make a Splash with Waterfront Adventures
August 9th or August 23rd
Join us for Waterfront Adventures on beautiful Lake Dillon at Camp T. Brady Saunders for a full day of paddling, swimming, and skill-building designed for Scouts, Bears through Eagles. Scouts can take the Swim Test, earn aquatic adventure loops and pins, and even complete the Kayaking Merit Badge. Whether they pass or just attempt the Swim Test, they'll be making waves toward advancement!
[Dive In to Registration!]
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Buckskin: The Leadership Experience
🚨Registration CLOSES July 17th! 🚨
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! Discounts are still available - contact buckskinhovc@gmail.com for details!
[Register for Buckskin]
| | | Did You Read the July Courier? | | |
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.
[Read This Month's Courier]
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"Youth cannot know how age thinks and feels.
But old men are guilty if they forget what it was to be young."

- Albus Dumbledore from the book "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix,"
released as a feature film on this day in 2007.
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