Introducing the James River District!

Introducing the James River District! We’re excited to share the results of our Capitol / Cardinal District renaming survey!  Thank you to all who provided name suggestions and input – we think you made a great choice! In the coming days, you’ll notice changes across all media as we update our website and other resources …

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Cardinal District Scouters Receive Awards at the Catholic Diocese of Richmond’s Annual Scout Mass 2022

Annual Scout Mass 2022 Cardinal District Scouters Receive Awards at the Catholic Diocese of Richmond’s Annual Scout Mass Cub Scouts from the Heart of Virginia Council earned the Light of Christ (Tigers & Wolves) and Parvuli Dei (Bear & Webelos) emblems, while Scouts BSA Scouts earned the Ad Altare Dei emblem. See Also:  Cardinal District …

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The Incredible Value of Scouting

The Incredible Value of Scouting As we have worked to present the Scouting with Heart newsletter in the last month, we’ve found ourselves humbled by the sentiments shared by our adult leaders and volunteers.  We’ve explored the “Value of Scouting” in the Heart of Virginia Council and have found, overwhelmingly, that the program has left …

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Citizenship in Society Merit Badge – Council Advancement Committee

Citizenship in Society Merit Badge – Council Advancement Committee The Citizenship in Society Merit Badge will become a requirement for those scouts who have not completed all of their Eagle requirements by June 30, 2022. Beginning July 1, this Merit Badge will add to the established list of required Eagle Merit Badges. Citizenship in Society …

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Award-Winning Webelos, Sanuthi Henkanaththegedara, is Featured in the December 2021 Scout Life Magazine!

Sanuthi Henkanaththegedara, is Featured in the December 2021 Scout Life Magazine! Have you read your December Scout Life magazine? If you did, you probably noticed one of our own featured in the SL Headliners on page 9! You might remember Sanuthi’s awesome, award-winning “Lake Barga Biodiversity Project” from the Courier, Friday 5, and website.  Now, …

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