Friends of Pocahontas State Park is our incredibly generous charter organization. Heart of Virginia Council (HoVC) is our Boys Scouts of America (BSA) council and we are in BSA's Arrohattoc District.
With more than 100 scouts, we are based in the Woodlake area of Midlothian VA, in Chesterfield County. Most of our scouts are students at Woolridge Elementary School, but also Millwood School (private), Clover Hill, Winterpock, and Grange Hall.
Cub Scouting is a program of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), whose overall mission is to help young people build character, learn citizenship, and develop personal fitness. Cub Scouting focuses on boys and girls in kindergarten through fifth grades (or from ages 5 through 10.)
May 30th: Summertime Kickoff & Family Campfire
June 6th: Special Olympics Opening Ceremony
June 27th: Flags Out at VAWM
June 28th: Chili Peppers Game
June 29-July 2nd: Cub Adventure Camp
July 4th: July 4 Parade
July 9th: Outdoor Cooking Competition
July 8th: Flag Collection at VAWM
July 25th: Scout Night at The Diamond
August 6th: Waterbottle Rockets
August 13th: Summertime Bike Rally
August 14th: Richmond International Raceway
September 12th: Pack Meeting/Yearly Kickoff!
Quick guides for new Cub Scout families
Is for all boys and girls
Is for families
Is fun
Has ideals
Provides adventure
Helps boys and girls develop skills and interests
Has an advancement plan
Teaches boys and girls to reach out
Teaches duty to God and country
Provides a year-round program
Helps organizations
The Cub Scouting program has 10 purposes related to the overall aims of the Boy Scouts of America -- To build character, learn citizenship, and develop personal fitness:
Character Development
Spiritual Growth
Good Citizenship
Sportsmanship and Fitness
Family Understanding
Respectful Relationships
Personal Achievement
Friendly Service
Fun and Adventure
Preparation for Boy Scouts