Terry Hope Dedication Ceremony
September 26, 2025
You are invited to join us for a special dedication ceremony honoring former Scoutmaster, past Council President, and namesake of Hope Lake Terrill C. Hope at the Camp Shenandoah lakefront.
Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Lakefront at Camp Shenandoah
Terry...
Zombie Run
September 26, 2025
On Saturday, Oct. 25 from 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM, embark on the adrenaline-pumping journey of running a 5K while dodging zombies throughout Camp Shenandoah! Register to run or sign up your troop to participate as a zombie! Registration ends on October 24.
Register for the Shenandoah Zombie Run
Merit Badge University
September 26, 2025
Merit Badge University is BACK! Join us November 15, 2025 for merit badge classes. We have an exciting schedule this year, including both Eagle Required and Optional badges. Adult training will be available for leaders, as well. General cost is $10/youth participant with some badges having additiona...
Kick Off the Year by Scouting Safely
September 26, 2025
A new Scouting year is the perfect moment to recommit to what keeps adventures thriving: safety first, adventure always. Scouting America has long emphasized that while challenge is essential for growth, it must always be balanced with preparation, clear standards, and an unwavering focus on protect...
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...
