Council News

Bring Home the Holidays and Support Scouts!

  The holiday season is just around the corner and that means it’s time for our annual Christmas tree sales! Once again, Scouting America Troops throughout Central Virginia will be offering fresh cut Christmas trees for the season. Every purchase helps support our local Troops and contribu...

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2026 FOS Campaign: We Couldn’t Have Done It Without YOU!   Friends of Scouting (FOS) is the Virginia Headwaters Council’s annual giving campaign, providing essential funding for the programs and resources that serve our youth. Camp Shenandoah remains a vital part of that mission and w...

Silver Beaver Nominations

  The Silver Beaver Award is the highest recognition a Scout council can bestow. Introduced in 1931, it is awarded for distinguished service within a council by registered adult Scouters of exceptional character and is given to those who implement the Scouting program and perform community ser...

Monticello Minute: September 29, 2026

by: Ed Murphy, District Chair   Monticello District Monticello District Roundtable Our next District Roundtable will be on Thursday, October 1, 2026, from 7:00-8:30 pm at the American Legion in Keswick. All adult leaders are strongly encouraged to attend. All unit Key 3 members should a...

Mountain Valley Minute: September 29, 2026

by: Jeff Teagarden, District Chair   Greetings Mountain Valley!   As the new program year for Cubs kicks off, I want to thank everyone on their initial recruiting efforts for the year. Keep it up! Recruiting is not only for Cubs though; Troops and Crews should continue their ...

Cub Fun Day 2026

Come join us on Saturday, September 19 at Camp Shenandoah for a day packed with Cub Scout fun! Families can enjoy fishing, crafts, rockets, range & target activities, nature exploration, and more. The Trading Post will also be open for snacks, gear, uniforms, and handbooks. Activities begin at 1...

Gone Home: T.C. Dickerson III

T.C. Dickerson III November 7, 1936 - July 31, 2026 We remember with gratitude the life and service of T.C. Dickerson III, Eagle Scout, longtime Scouter, mentor, and friend whose dedication left a lasting mark on generations of young people. For an extraordinary 72 years, T.C. remained active in S...

Scout Pop-Up Shop at Camp Shenandoah

The Scout Shop Pop-Up returns! While your Cub Scout is enjoying Cub Fun Day at Camp Shenandoah on Saturday, September 19, stop by the Trading Post to see what the Pop-Up Shop has to offer. A selection of Scout uniforms, handbooks, patches, gear, and other last-minute Scouting essentials will be on-h...

Scout Stories: National Jamboree 2026

  National Jamboree 2026: 10 Days at the Pinnacle of Scouting by Max C. of Troop 75 in Ruckersville, Virginia Many Scouts have waited years to attend the National Jamboree, and some specifically joined just for the chance to go. The 2026 National Jamboree took place last month from July ...
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