Gear Up! Official New Market Camporee Swag is Now Available
March 30, 2026
Official New Market Camporee Swag is Now Available
We are officially just over 45 days away from the New Market Battlefield Camporee! With over 200 people already signed up, this is shaping up to be an absolutely epic event. If your unit hasn't registered yet, what are you waiting f...
Gone Home: Joyce B. Harris
March 27, 2026
Joyce B. Harris
August 30, 1948 - February 22, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joyce Harris, lovingly known as the “Fishing Lady” at Monticello District Cub Scout Day Camps. She was a dedicated Scouter with over 32 years of service to Pack 21 and Troop 21 in Scotts...
Hear from Six-Time National Champion Coach at the FOS Luncheon!
March 27, 2026
After completing an extraordinary season leading the UVA women’s swim team to an unprecedented sixth consecutive national championship and earning Women’s Division I Swim Coach of the Year honors from the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America for the sixth year in a row, Coa...
New Doors for Maintenance Shed
March 27, 2026
A huge thank you to The Overhead Door Company of Charlottesville for generously donating and installing two new roll-up garage doors for the Maintenance Shed at Camp Shenandoah. This much-needed upgrade will greatly improve the safety, security, and efficiency of our camp, keeping our facilities fun...
Be the Heart. Build Relationships. Change Lives.
March 27, 2026
Great Scout units don’t happen by accident. They’re powered by committed adult volunteers who give their time and energy to make a difference. Supporting those volunteers, often behind the scenes, is another key role: the Commissioner.
Commissioners serve as connectors and mentors, focusing n...
Silver Buffalo Award: Jay Fox
March 27, 2026
Silver Buffalo Award: Jay Fox
Created in 1925, the Silver Buffalo Award for distinguished service to youth is the highest honor presented by Scouting America. It recognizes individuals whose extraordinary service, leadership, and dedication have made a lasting impact on youth at the nationa...
Monticello Minute: March 31, 2026
March 27, 2026
by: Ed Murphy, District Chair
Monticello District
At our annual Awards and Recognition Dinner on March 5, the Monticello District recognized Scouts and Scouters who have gone above and beyond this past year.
Spirit of Scouting Award
Eric Cutright, Scoutmaster of Troop 1029, was awarded...
Mountain Valley Minute: March 31, 2026
March 27, 2026
by: Jeff Teagarden, District Chair
Greetings Mountain Valley!
Our next Roundtable is IN PERSON at Asbury United Methodist Church in Harrisonburg on April 8th (note the date change). All are welcome and encouraged to attend!
The District Award of Merit is a prestigious ...
Serve Those Who Serve Scouts: VAHC Commissioners
February 20, 2026
Behind every great Scout unit is a team of dedicated adult volunteers. And behind those volunteers is someone who supports, encourages, and connects them when they need it most. That someone is a Commissioner.
If you want to make a meaningful difference beyond your own unit, becoming a Commissioner...
Todd DeSorbo to keynote FOS Luncheon
February 20, 2026
Join us on Tuesday, April 14 at noon at the Farmington Country Club in Charlottesville for the annual VAHC Friends of Scouting Luncheon. This cornerstone fundraiser for the council will feature Todd DeSorbo, 2025 ASCA Coach of the Year, coach of the five-time back-to-back national champion UVA Swim ...
