Diversity

The Scouting Movement, including Scouting America and the Virginia Headwaters Council, is dedicated to diversity in Scouting.

Scouting America’s Diversity Statement

Scouting America promotes a culture where each youth, volunteer, and employee feels a sense of belonging and builds communities where every person feels respected and valued. Leading by example and encouraging each other to live by the values expressed by the Scout Oath and Scout Law, we welcome families of all backgrounds to help prepare young people to serve as successful members and leaders of our nation’s increasingly diverse communities.

Scouting America Diversity website

VAHC Diversity Patch

The “Commitment to Diversity” patch was created by the Virginia Headwaters Council’s Diversity Committee to strengthen inclusiveness, celebrate diversity, and create cultural awareness and understanding.

This patch is meant for a Scout to complete with a parent or guardian, or any adult leader.

There are 4 levels of individual Scout requirements.
1. Cub Scouts
2. Scouts under age 14
3. Scouts over age 14 & Venturers
4. Scout Leaders

For the full list of requirements, please download the VAHC diversity patch requirements.