Scouting America Tidewater Council

10/25/2026

With an increasing number of youth taking prescribed medications, leaders need some basic tools and guidance for helping youth use their prescriptions safely. Scouting America understands that leaders, no matter how diligent, might not know or understand every health-related issue of the youth members in their unit. Proper use of a prescription is the responsibility of the individual taking it, or that individual’s parent or guardian. Good planning, preparedness, and knowledge are necessary for keeping youth safe and healthy.

https://youtu.be/e6_GevK680w Adult Audience Only SUMMARY With an increasing number of youth taking prescribed medications, leaders need some basic tools and guidance for helping youth use their prescriptions safely. Scouting America understands that leaders, no matter how diligent, might not know or...

10/22/2026

10/18/2026

Shooting model rockets is just one of the broad range of cool activities that today’s youth can learn. Scouting America has developed guidance for leaders in planning and participating in a rocket shoot.

https://youtu.be/EZ1V1si2mC0 SUMMARY “We’re going on a trip in our favorite rocket ship …” A lot of our Scouts know the opening of the Little Einsteins song, and many of them have probably dreamed of blasting off in a rocket. Shooting model rockets is just one of the broad range of cool acti...

10/16/2026

⚜️When is the final unit popcorn order due?
⚜️How can you preorder a 2026 Veterans Day Parade patch?
⚜️Who are the 2026 Colgate W. Darden, Jr. Citizen Scouters of the Year?
⚜️What merit badges will be offered at Three Rivers Merit Badge University?
⚜️When is Scout Night with the Norfolk Admirals?
⚜️All this - and much more - is in the new EK.

Table of Contents Upcoming Events JOTA-JOTI October 16-18 Jamboree-on-the-Air Jamboree-on-the-Internet (JOTA-JOTI) is the world’s largest digital and radio Scout event, promoting friendship and global citizenship. Who Can Participate in JOTA-JOTI? Anyone can participate in JOTA-JOTI! Whether you.....

10/16/2026

Big things are happening, and we've got the inside scoop! 👀

Join us this Friday on Cub Chat Live! as special guest Ryan Moon shares updates on Scouting America's exciting new projects and what's on the horizon!

🌟 Get the latest updates, hear what's in the works, and bring your questions for Ryan!

10/12/2026

Scouts BSA Troops 5259 and 259 combined outdoor adventure with an opportunity to learn about the culture and traditions of the Nansemond Indian Nation with a camping weekend on August 14-16.

The Scouts camped at Sleepy Hole Park and cooked meals over an open fire, with a menu of grains, vegetables, and poultry rooted in local culture and history. They played traditional American Indian games and worked on the requirements for the American Indian Culture merit badge.

On Saturday, more than 20 Scouts boarded canoes and paddled across the Nansemond River to attend the 38th Annual Nansemond Indian Pow Wow, and to participate when invited. A former U.S. Marine, who is a Vietnam Veteran, a retired teacher, and an Indian Chief, gave the Scouts a sacred blessing. The troops then paddled back to Sleepy Hole Park for another night of camping.

The engaging experience supported the Scouts' advancement, with many completing requirements for the American Indian Culture merit badge, Canoeing merit badge, Camping merit badge, Cooking merit badge, Conservation Good Turn Award, World Conservation Award, Soil and Water Conservation merit badge, and several rank requirements. The weekend also provided an opportunity for Scouts to support the Scouting For Clean Waterways initiative by cleaning up litter in the Nansemond watershed.

By combining hands-on outdoor skills with opportunities to learn from and engage respectfully with the Nansemond Indian Nation, the Scouts experienced a memorable weekend of adventure, learning, and personal growth.

10/11/2026

A propane camp stove has a lot of versatility. But, as with any fueled stove, there are a safety measures that should be followed.

Adult Audience Only SUMMARY “Stoves made for the outdoors can also extend the range of your travels by giving you a reliable way to generate heat anywhere and in any weather.” This is a quote from the 2014 edition of the Fieldbook (Scouting’s Manual of Basic and Advanced Skills for Outdoor Adv...

10/09/2026

Be prepared. Be confident. Be safe!
We’re diving into the Personal Safety Adventures across the Cub Scout ranks!
Join us as we explore these important adventures and share ideas, tips, and resources to help you approach the requirements with confidence while keeping the experience engaging and age-appropriate for your Cub Scouts.
From Lion through Arrow of Light, see how Personal Safety builds across the ranks and helps Scouts develop skills they can use every day.

Bring your questions and join the conversation live!

10/05/2026

Saddle up for Scouting!

Round up your friends and join us for an evening of saloon games, auctions, boot-stompin’ music, good eats, and great company, all in support of local Scouting. We’ll also be proud to salute The Honorable George Allen and Mrs. Susan Allen.

Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 6 PM
The Westin Virginia Beach Town Center

Tickets and sponsorships: https://scoutingevent.com/596-120692

10/04/2026

America’s Poison Centers, the nation’s expert resource for poison and drug guidelines, has provided urgently needed information and treatment advice to millions of people for decades. The Poison Help hotline—1-800-222-1222—has been included in the Scouts BSA Handbook for almost as long. The website PoisonHelp.org is another resource developed by America’s Poison Centers where one can get help and information online.

Adult Audience Only SUMMARY America’s Poison Centers, the nation’s expert resource for poison and drug guidelines, has provided urgently needed information and treatment advice to millions of people for decades. The Poison Help hotline—1-800-222-1222—has been included in the Scouts BSA Handb...