Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia is hosting a Merit Badge College Day on Saturday, February 15, 2020, open to all Scouts BSA Troops in the Heart of Virginia Council. Thanks to the support and involvement of the college administration, faculty, staff and community, we are able to offer a great day…
Nominations are now being accepted for The District Award of Merit which is presented by councils upon recommendation of the district.Nominees must: be registered Scouters who render service of an outstanding nature at the district level. have given “noteworthy service to youth,” either inside or outside of Scouting—or both.have gone…
All current Boy Scouts — even those who completed their Eagle Scout board of review before Aug. 1, 2017 — are now entitled to receive Eagle Palms for merit badges earned before their Eagle board of review. Previously, only those Scouts with an Eagle board of review date on or…
NYLT is looking for candidate youth to attend the training this summer. More information can be found here at hovcnylt.orgQuestions? Ask Course Director Barry Sellers: cd@hovcnylt.org The Round Table team would like to thank Mike Sobczak for the delicious Dutch Oven cooking he did last night. Here are the details…
Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Venturers now have new requirements for earning the World Conservation Award. These requirements are effective immediately. Please click here for further details. Quick facts: World Conservation Award How to get it: Return your completed application to council office for authorization to purchase badge from Scout shop.…
Dear Scouting Families: As always, your safety and the safety of all our members, volunteers, and employees is our top priority. We know there are questions and concerns about how COVID-19, commonly known as the coronavirus, could affect local Scouting programs in the Heart of Virginia Council. Please know that…
Below you will find a list of resources discussed at our District Roundtables. WARNING! Spoiler alert to fun! This page is not meant as a replacement to attending Roundtable. It is a resource for those Scout leaders who did attend and would like a copy of the information discussed. Nothing can replace our…