The Cardinal District- Heart of Virginia Council

03/15/2026

If you would like something posted to the district page, send it to James River District, Heart of Virginia Council, BSA. The Cardinal District ceased to exist almost three years ago.

https://www.facebook.com/jamesriverdistrict

Serving Goochland, Western Hanover, Western Henrico, and the area within the city of Richmond.

12/01/2025

Are you a Scouting Christmas ornament collector? The Scout Shop has the 2025 ornaments and a limited number of the 2024 ornaments in stock.

09/05/2023

To keep up with what's going on in the district, like or follow the James River District page. https://www.facebook.com/jamesriverdistrict/

07/04/2023

07/02/2023

The HOVC Leadership Center and Scout Shop will be closed Tueday, July 4th.

06/29/2023

James River's Newest Eagle Scout -

Last night, Nathan R., a registered Scout with Troop 720, successfully completed his Eagle board of Review and will be recommended for the rank of Eagle Scout.

For his project, Nathan renovated a 30 ft x 50 ft garden area at the Pocahontas State Park Museum. The renovation involved relocating large plants to different location, creating a gravel walkway and installing a curving stone and paver border in multiple areas.

Troop 720 is chartered through Council and meets at the Hunton Recreation Center.

Congratulations Nathan for achieving Scouting's highest honor.

06/29/2023

Troop 770 has a new Eagle Scout.

Last night Ethan S. successfully completed his Eagle board of review and will be recommended for the rank of Eagle Scout.

For his project, Ethan worked with Ramsey United Methodist Church to transform the green space in front of the church with benches and landscaping.

Ethan is a registered Scout with Troop 770 chartered through River Road Presbyterian Church.

Join Cardinal District as it congratulates Ethan on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

06/25/2023

A reminder that next weekend, the Cardinal District page will no longer be updated.

To keep up with what's going on in the district, like or follow the James River District page. https://www.facebook.com/jamesriverdistrict/

06/25/2023

2023 Jamboree Nova Award -

Did you know Scouts attending the 2023 National Jamboree have the opportunity to earn a Nova Award?

Below is a link to a tracking sheet with the requirements. After all are completed, the Scout takes the tracking sheet to the Admin tent in the STEM Quest area. The first 600 scouts to do so will get a special 2023 jamboree Nova patch (courtesy of STEMy Stuff).

If a Scout is interested in earning this award, have them talk with their Jamboree Troop Scoutmaster to make sure it has a Jamboree Nova Counselor. This person will be responsible for tracking completion of requirements by all Scouts in the troop.
Nova Counselors will be available at STEM Quest during the Jamboree.

***If you know a Scout who earned this award, send us a picture of him/her with the patch so that we can congratulate him/her on the District's page.

http://balbes.com/downloads/Jamboree_Nova_Requirements_2023_Final.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2FAT9XMzeJemYzQ2lpiYFha_2_IZB7kjVolxca2U579QyunNoBc8KP-g4

06/25/2023

Week one of summer camp is over and the Scouts are home. In addition to Troop 735 winning the first waterfront games, Troop 720 earned the Retreat Cup for the week.

Week two begins tomorrow with Troops 710B and 710G attending Camp T. Brady Saunders. Don't forget to let us know if you received any recognition so we can share it with the District.

06/24/2023

Congratulations to Troop 735 for bringing home the award for winning the first waterfront games!!