2 Nights? Crazy! Changes to Pack Overnight Camping

Effective Sept. 1, 2023, Cub Scout packs who are conducting their own overnight camping activity may now camp up to two consecutive nights. Cub Scout packs who are conducting their own overnight camping activities must continue to have at least one registered adult leader who is trained in Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO), oversees …

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Exciting Family Den Pilot Program in 2022

Exciting Family Den Pilot Program in 2022 Dear HOVC Cubmasters and Pack Committee Chairs, The Heart of Virginia Council has been approved to participate in the Family Den Pilot Program by the National Council of the BSA. This program is open to all Family Cub Scout Packs in the HOVC. The program will allow you …

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Happy Pi Day – 3/14/22

Happy Pi Day – 3/14/22 The Boy Scouts of America’s NOVA Awards program incorporates learning with cool activities and exposure to science, technology, engineering and mathematics for Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA members, and Venturers. The hope is that the requirements and activities for earning these awards stimulates interest in STEM-related fields and shows how science, …

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