By Kathy Bishof on March 27, 2012
Do you know of a Scout who is looking for a “mountain top experience?” Why not offer him the experience of a lifetime. The 2013 dates for Philmont are June 23-July 8, 2013. Applications are being accepted for the Heart of Virginia Council Contingent and are available online or call Ellen M. Milano 804-204-2610! …(more)
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By Kathy Bishof on March 1, 2012
Prepared. For Adventure. Registration for Cub Adventure Camp and Boy Scout Summer Resident Camp are all now available online. To access the registration process click on the Council Calendar at the top of the page and search for the Camp and the session your group would like to attend. Then just follow the prompts. Camping has…(more)
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By Kathy Bishof on February 21, 2012
Registrations are now being accepted for Boy Scouts and Venturers to be a part of the 2013 Heart of Virginia Council National Jamboree Contingent. The 2013 National Jamboree is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for most Scouts, and will be held at The Summit, Scouting’s newest High Adventure Base in the mountains of West Virginia. The contingent…(more)
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By Kathy Bishof on May 17, 2012
On Saturday, June 16th, 2012, James Madison University is holding the second KidWind Challenge this year. Building from the success of the first event held in March, expectations for the June event are high. For this event, students spend time designing and constructing their own wind turbines with the goal of creating a device that is efficient, elegant and highly…(more)
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By Kathy Bishof on May 15, 2012
Concentra is offering a great deal on camp physicals! Concentra, an urgent care center located at 9900 West Broad Street Ste. C (next to the DSW Shoe Warehouse/Old Circuit City building), is offering all Scouts and Scout leaders who are part of the Heart of Virginia Council $10 off their summer camp physicals. Simply call 804.358.0361,…(more)
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By Kathy Bishof on May 14, 2012
The Richmond Coin Club is offering Coin Collecting Merit Badge Certification on Saturday, May 19 at 1:00 PM. The show opens at 10:00 AM. Scouts need to bring their merit badge blue card with them so that they can sign off on the completed requirements. Of the 11 requirements, they will cover all but #7…(more)
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By Kathy Bishof on May 8, 2012
Sign up now for Wood Badge 2013. Registration is open for the Heart of Virginia Council Wood Badge Course in March/April, 2013. See the Training page on the Council website for more information, or go to the March 22, 2013 on the Council Calendar, the first date of the course. See you there!
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By Kathy Bishof on May 3, 2012
The annual business meeting of the Heart of Virginia Council, Inc. Boy Scouts of America will be held Thursday June 28, 2012. This important meeting will be held at the Heart of Virginia Scout Reservation. A dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the business meeting from 7:00 – 8:00. Business items regarding the council…(more)
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By Kathy Bishof on May 3, 2012
Registration is now open for the National Veteran Wheelchair Games which will be in Richmond from June 25 to June 30, 2012. This event for Veteran Wheelchair athletes requires over 3,000 volunteers over 5 days helping the 700 competing athletes. All Scouts and their families are encouraged to provide service to our veterans during this historic gathering…(more)
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