National Boy Scouts of America Name Change – Announced May 7, 2024
May 8, 2024
To: The Heart of Virginia Council Unit Leadership From: Damian Klute, Board Chair Charlotte Pemberton, Council Commissioner
May 2024 Roundtables
May 1, 2024
May 2024 Roundtables District Roundtable is a monthly program offered by districts that give leaders hands-on experience and provides a forum for leaders to offer and receive help from their
April 2024 Update to Barriers to Abuse Concerning the Policy for 18 to 20-year-old Adult Leaders/Program Participants
April 10, 2024
April 2024 Update to Barriers to Abuse Concerning the Policy for 18 to 20-year-old Adult Leaders/Program Participants Please note the following update to the Guide to Safe Scouting and help
2024 Summertime Scout Nights
April 4, 2024
2024 Summertime Scout Nights This summer, we’re heading outdoors and enjoying an action-packed season of exciting 2024 Summertime Scout Nights! ⚽ Richmond Kickers: June 8th⚾ Tri-City Chili Peppers: June 29th⚾
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The Heart of Virginia Council, Boy Scouts of America, serves 6,000 youth in Central Virginia.
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🏊 Swim and Water Rescue & BSA Lifeguard Training![]()
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We're excited to offer Swim and Water Rescue and BSA Lifeguard training this summer at Camp T. Brady Saunders, from May 31st to June 2nd. This training allows you to be the supervisor on a swimming outing with your unit and to conduct swim tests. Participants must be at least 15 years old and registered with the BSA, must be able to complete the swimmer classification test, and must complete their online Safe Swim Defense, Hazardous Weather Training, and Youth Protection Training online. Register today at scoutingevent.com/602-2024SwimandWaterRescue.![]()
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Heart of Virginia Council
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Cub Scouts
Year-round program for young boys and girls, kindergarten through 5th grade, and their families.
Scouts BSA
Outdoor program to develop character, citizenship, leadership, and fitness for all youth, 5th grade to 18 years of age.
Venturing
Exciting year-round program for all youth, 14 years of age and older.
Exploring
Real world, hands-on career discovery program for all youth, 14 to 20 years of age.