Winter Scouting: Adventure with a Chill, Not a Chill Down Your Spine
January 8, 2025
Winter is a magical time for Scouting. The crisp air, snow-covered trees, and the thrill of waking up in a tent to find your toothpaste frozen solid—it’s an adventure like no other! While winter camping offers a unique and rewarding experience, it also comes with challenges. Chief among them are...
Off-Season Happenings at Camp
January 7, 2025
If you haven't seen our VP of Properties, Paul Hansohn, then you haven't spent enough time out at Camp Shenandoah. There has been a ton of activity happening this winter.
If you hadn't heard the news about the trading post, the short version is that we had a mold infestation. As a result, we have...
Wilderness First Aid Training in the Cold
January 6, 2025
A lot of us in Ivy Scouts (Troops 114 and 3125) are going to high adventure bases this next year, so many of us (both Scouts and leaders) needed to get Wilderness First Aid certified. Wanting to have a cold weather camping trip as well, Ivy Scouts decided to do both at the same time. Fortunately we ...
Training Thursday – Hazardous Weather
January 2, 2025
As dedicated leaders in Scouting, the safety of our youth is always our top priority. To maintain the highest standards of care, Hazardous Weather Training empowers you with the knowledge to anticipate, prepare for, and respond to weather-related risks during outdoor activities.
All Direct Contac...
Happy New Year from the Scout Executive
January 1, 2025
Happy New Year, Scouting Families!
As we welcome 2025, I want to express my gratitude to each of you for your dedication to Scouting in the Virginia Headwaters Council. Your support, enthusiasm, and commitment continue to strengthen our mission of preparing young people to make ethical and moral ...
From the Lodge Chief
December 23, 2024
Scouts and Scouters,
January 7th, 2025 will be our 80th anniversary Winter Banquet. The event will have multiple important announcements and will be a great time to celebrate the Lodge. The venue is currently TBD, though the event will be somewhere in the Monticello District.
We finally confir...
Chaplain’s Corner
December 23, 2024
My time at Camp Shenandoah was filled with many occurrences that highlighted the value and importance of Scouting. This was once again kicked off by the opening meeting of Scoutmasters where I asked for those willing to come and speak to my citizenship merit badge classes; especially those that were...
Monticello District Update
December 19, 2024
ROUNDTABLE
Monticello District Roundtable will be in person on December 5, 2024 at 7:00 pm at the American Legion, 3025 Louisa Road, in Keswick. For all leaders, both Cub Scout Leaders and Scouts BSA Leaders, we will have a Recharter Minute. Bring your recharter questions and our Commissioners wi...
From the Council Commissioner
December 16, 2024
As we bring 2024 to a close, I am thinking back on what has been a fantastic year. We have done a tremendous job of growing Scouting in our communities, exposing them to the values we look to teach our young people.
With one month left in 2024 it is easy to start looking towards the next year. It...
Exciting Development: Annual NYLT Starting in 2026
December 16, 2024
We are thrilled to announce a significant development in our commitment to leadership excellence: starting in 2026, VAHC will be hosting an annual NYLT course! This exciting initiative aims to provide more opportunities for Scouts to participate in this transformative training program.
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