Over 100 years old, Tidewater Council is rich in the traditions of Scouting. We offer the same traditions to all youth in the fifth grade through high school. Service, community engagement and leadership development are important parts of the program as youth lead their own activities and work their way toward earning Scouting’s highest rank, Eagle Scout. Effective February 1, 2019 older girls are invited to join troops in Scouts BSA.
Boy Scouts has a lot to offer, but don’t let the number of merit badges scare you away. With exposure to a uniquely hands-on learning experience and the opportunity to earn merit badges reflecting each Scout’s budding interests, youth unlock a world of discovery around them and forge a path for the future.
There are more than 150 awards you can earn as a Scout. Whether it’s a rank advancement, merit badge or one of the many other individual awards, there’s plenty for you to set your sights on. Explore available merit badges here:
Check out where to put all of your patches on your uniform. You can find all uniform items, publications and program materials at Tidewater Council’s local Scout Shop. Click below or call the Council Service Center at 757-497-2688.
The Order of the Arrow is Scouting’s national honor society and operates in “lodges” across the BSA. Tidewater Council’s lodge is “Blue Heron Lodge”. Our lodge, as all OA lodges, focuses on service, activities, adventures, and training for youth and adults.
Scouting America Tidewater Council provides programs for young people in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, and Northeastern North Carolina.
Tidewater Council is a certified United Way agency, partnering with United Way of South Hampton Roads and Albemarle Area United Way.