Welcome Michael Werling
August 25, 2025
The Virginia Headwaters Council is excited to announce that, effective September 15, Michael Werling is joining our professional staff as the council’s Director of Membership. He will focus on growing Scouting across our communities, starting new units, expanding outreach, and ensuring that more y...
Winter Camp Pricing 2026
August 25, 2025
Get ready for the first-ever Winter Camp at Camp Shenandoah—a chance for ScoutsBSA units to experience the magic of camp in a whole new season! From January 16-19, 2026, Scouts will gather from Friday to Monday for adventure, merit badges, and the kind of spirit that warms even the coldest winter ...
Fall Pop-Up Scout Shop
August 22, 2025
The Virginia Headwaters Council will be hosting a pop-up Scout Shop at the council office (617 Greenville Avenue, Staunton, Virginia 24401) from September 2 through September 30! More details, including info about several cool new items, will be available soon, so be sure to stay tuned to the counci...
Free Recruiter Strip Emblem Available!
August 22, 2025
Any Scout will tell you: Scouting is better with friends. As we reach the tail end of summer and look towards the coming school year, it is the perfect time to recruit friends to discover the joys of Scouting!
There's a patch for learning skills. A patch for adventure. Even a patch for helping othe...
Introducing Scoutly: the AI Chatbot
August 22, 2025
Scouting America has announced the launch of Scoutly, a powerful new AI assistant designed to provide instant, reliable support to the entire Scouting community.
Scoutly is more than a search tool - it is an interactive chatbot trained on an extensive, contained knowledge base of official Scouting ...
Apple Harvest Camporee
August 22, 2025
ScoutsBSA units, get ready for the 47th annual Apple Harvest Camporee on October 3-5 — with a Spooktacular Twist! This year’s theme is… HALLOWEEN!
Join us as we celebrate nearly half a century of fall fun — now with a hauntingly delightful twist! Meet the ghosts of Apple Harvests past, em...
Lock in 2025 Pricing Now for Summer Camp 2026
August 22, 2025
If you thought this summer was great, wait until you see what we have in store for the summer of 2026! Plans are already underway to provide a Camper First experience for you and your Scouts at the premiere Scouting destination in the Shenandoah Valley: Camp Shenandoah.
Any Cub, Webelos, or Arrow o...
2026 National Scout Jamboree
August 22, 2025
The 2026 National Scout Jamboree—a ten-day spectacular from July 22 to 31, 2026 at the iconic Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia—is now open for registration to members of the Virginia Headwaters Council.
Why This Is Not Just Another Summer Camp
360° of Adventure: The Jamboree isn't ...
WINTER IS COMING
July 25, 2025
Camp Shenandoah’s First-Ever Winter Camp!
January 16–18, 2026
Camp Shenandoah is kicking off a brand-new tradition. Winter Camp is coming for the first time ever this January! From January 16–18, 2026, Scouts are invited to experience camp in a whole new way. Winter Camp offers a fresh ta...
Summer Camp Wrapup and Looking to 2026
July 25, 2025
Our 75th summer at Camp Shenandoah in Swoope has officially wrapped-up and what an amazing summer it was! It seems like only yesterday everyone was putting the final touches on getting ready for Summer Camp. Now all the Scouts, Leaders, and Staff have returned home, looking forward to next year.
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