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Nawakwa Scouting Museum Article By: Carl Whitaker, Museum Adviser There is a treasure hidden in plain sight at the Heart of Virginia Scout Reservation in Goochland, Virginia. Anyone who has gone to Camp T. Brady Saunders or has camped overnight in Camp Douglas Fleet has driven right by this little gem. Upon entering the Reservation, …
Incident Reporting 101 Safety in Scouting is everyone’s responsibility. Our rules and guidelines exist to protect youth, adults, volunteers, and employees from harm. However, accidents can still happen. When they do, it is crucial that these incidents get reported. Timely, clear, concise, and complete incident reports allow for an appropriate response and an opportunity for …
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 …
Introducing the Dogwood District! We’re excited to share the results of our Battlefield / Rivers District renaming survey! The new logo includes nods to both districts, such as the dogwood tree rings representing their shared history and growth. Thank you to all who provided name suggestions and input – we think you made a great …
New 2023 Messengers of Peace Award Launched! Messengers of Peace aims to promote a culture of peace and dialogue for mutual understanding, promote service initiatives led by Scouts, support the development of young people affected by conflict situations, provide further connection to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and connect Scouts around the world in a global network of 20 …
