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So, you or your son or daughter wants to be a Scout, but you don’t know where to start?! You have come to the right place!!

It’s more than a motto, it’s a way of life. Being prepared means having the ability to deal with the many challenges life presents– that’s what Scouting is all about. Through it’s time-tested program, Scouting provides young people with the opportunities to mentor to their peers, build character, and enrich their faith. These activities build stronger family bonds and help youth reach their full potential by instilling values that last a lifetime. The result is children, families, and communities that are stronger and better prepared for the future.

The programs of the Boy Scouts of America are:

CUB SCOUTS, Boys ages 6-10 or 1st-5th Graders

Cub Scouting is a year-round family program that introduces young men to the outdoors, their community, and encourages them to gain a senses of personal achievement through teamwork, fun activities, and achievement.

Click the button at the top of the page to begin searching for your nearest Cub Scout Pack. 

 BOY SCOUTS, Boys age 11 or have graduated the 5th grade through age 17

Boy Scouts is an outdoor program designed to develop character, citizenship, and fitness. The Scout Oath and Law guiding them, Scouting helps a boy develop into a well-rounded young man.  

Boy Scouts are introduced to many different skills including first aid, outdoors skills, health & nutrition, citizenship, leadership, and many other topics, including over 140 Merit Badges of nearly every skill or trade imaginable.  All this is done through a youth run program, advised by adult leaders

Click the button at the top of the page to begin searching for your nearest Boy Scout Troop.

VENTURING AND SEA SCOUTING, Girls and Boys age 14 or have graduated the 8th grade through age 20

Venturing and Sea Scouting are programs for young adults that let them determine what is fun and provides them an opportunity work as a team to develop solutions and plans for upcoming activities.

Sea Scouting focuses on being on the water, if it be sailing, kayaking, rowing, canoeing; if you like getting wet or spending time in the water, this is the group for you.

Venturing focuses on whatever outdoor experience the youth decide on.  Adventures may include white water rafting, backpacking, rock climbing, long term camping, backcountry trips, and many more options.  

Click the button at the top of the page to begin searching for your nearest Venturing Crew or Sea Scout Ship.

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Colonial Virginia Council, BSA
11834 Canon Blvd. Suite L, Newport News, VA 23606
PO Box 12144, Newport News, VA 23612
Scout Shop Hours:
Tuesday through Friday  - 10 am to 5 pm
Saturday - 10 am to 2pm
Office Hours:
Monday through Friday
10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Phone:  757.595.3356
Fax:  757.877.8611
www.cvcboyscouts.org
  • Home
  • About
    • Council Leadership
    • Newsletter
    • Contact Us
    • JOIN TEAM CVC
    • CVC Honorees
  • Staff Listing
  • Find a Unit
  • Training
    • Upcoming Courses
    • Resources
    • Contacts
    • Awards
    • NYLT
    • Wood Badge
  • Events
    • Upcoming Events
    • Calendar
    • 30th Anniversary
    • DAY CAMPS
    • Historic Trails
    • 2023 National Jamboree
  • Districts
    • Historic Triangle District
    • Monitor Merrimac District
    • Old Dominion
  • Resources
    • Unit Recharter Instructions
    • Membership Resources >
      • BSA/CVC Membership Fees
      • Marketing/Recruiting
      • Family Scouting
      • 2017 Membership Policy Change Unit Resources
    • Spring Peanut Sale
    • Fall Product Sale
    • National Resource Forms
    • Where to go Camping
    • Things to Do, Places to Go
    • Eagle Scout Resources
    • Conservation
    • Religious Emblems
  • Support Scouting
    • DONATE NOW
    • Golf Classic
    • COMPANY MATCH PROGRAMS
    • LEGACY
    • CAR DONATION
    • FFOS PRESENTER TOOLS
  • Programs
    • Order of the Arrow
    • Wood Badge Association
    • Venturing Officers Association
    • Busy Beavers
  • Welcome to Scouting
    • Join Scouting Yorktown