Turning Point District, Scouting America

09/18/2026

Register before the LATE FEES get you! (Before Sept 28th). https://scoutingevent.com/364-CryptidCamporee

09/16/2026

Sign up to “Harvest” some Cub memories + adventure at Wakpominee!

Cubs! Families! Come for the day or overnight — HARVEST FEST! October 2nd-4th at Camp Wakpominee. Details & registration: https://scoutingevent.com/364-113151 The fun will include fishing, range & target activities, camp skills, knots, fishing, nature walks and more!

09/16/2026

Pinewood Derby for Scouts BSA! October 3rd, Gavin Park, organized by the Saratoga Prevention Council. Must RSVP but you get a free car kit if you help with the derby (or bring your own car)! Contact [email protected] and make it a RECRUITING DAY for your Pack or Troop! (You can also sell popcorn there!)

09/15/2026

Thanks to all the Scouts and leaders who put on this year's Crandall Park Scout Extravaganza!

09/11/2026

For 25 years, Scouts have continued to honor September 11 through remembrance and service. Helping other people isn’t just something Scouts do. It’s part of who we are.

On the eve of 9/11, we challenge all - past and present - to serve in honor of the fallen heroes: https://ow.ly/Qs2v50ZMpBu.

09/10/2026

To ensure enough staff, participating Troops must provide at least 1 leader, who will be assigned to help run a station. This person may register at the reduced Staff rate. Thank you for helping make this an unforgettable Camporee!

The Cryptid Camporee is open for registration! See details at: https://scoutingevent.com/364-102016 October 9th-11th at Camp Wakpominee.

09/05/2026

See you there!

09/03/2026

The Cryptid Camporee is open for registration! See details at: https://scoutingevent.com/364-102016 October 9th-11th at Camp Wakpominee.

09/01/2026

Grow and grow, and spread the adventure!

Come check out Pack 30 and join in the fun!

Welcoming boys and girls from Kindergarten through 5th grade!

08/31/2026

Love this idea! Give out Scout bookmarks on Halloween!

👀 As seen in the September Courier...

Recruitment Materials Webpage

The Heart of Virginia Council Recruitment Materials page offers a variety of tools to help units grow their membership. Resources include printable peer-to-peer recruitment card templates, custom unit-specific QR codes, and direct BeAScout.org joining links to streamline the sign-up process. Leaders will also find helpful guides for planning effective recruitment events, promoting their unit, and using social media to reach new families. Whether you're organizing a Pack night or building an online presence, this page has what you need to succeed. 👻 While you're there, download and customize these spooky BOO-kmarks this recruitment season! Visit https://hovc.org/recruitment-materials-2/.

Did you receive the September Courier? Check your inbox each Friday at noon for the latest Scouting news, or visit https://hovc.org/news/ to catch up on the archives and subscribe.