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The Virginia Headwaters Council (VAHC) is the local Council of Scouting America that serves Scouts in areas of the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia and West Virginia and areas of central Virginia.

10/30/2026

Thank you Virginia Department of Forestry for your support

10/29/2026

🎓 Merit Badge University is filling up — but there's still room for your Scout!

Join us Saturday, November 21 at Blue Ridge Community College for a full day of merit badges. 242 Scouts and leaders are already registered, and seats are still open in Digital Technology, Automotive Maintenance, Chess, Journalism, Fingerprinting, Weather, Truck Transportation, and more.

⚠️ Graphic Arts and afternoon Fingerprinting are down to ONE seat each.

Register before they're gone 👉 https://scoutingevent.com/763-Meritbadgeuniversity

10/29/2026

Who deserves to be recognized for making a lasting impact on Scouting?

The Virginia Headwaters Council is now accepting nominations for the Silver Beaver Award, Scouting America’s highest council-level recognition for distinguished service to youth.

This prestigious award honors registered Scouters who have made an outstanding impact through their dedicated service to Scouting and their commitment to helping young people succeed.

Do you know a volunteer whose leadership, generosity, and dedication have made a difference in the lives of Scouts and their families? Now is the time to recognize them!

📅 Nomination Deadline: November 30, 2026

📧 Submit nominations to: [email protected]

Help us celebrate the extraordinary volunteers who strengthen our council, support our youth, and bring the values of Scouting to life in our communities.

Who will you nominate?

10/27/2026

🌌❄️ A long time ago, in a valley not so far away… Camp Shenandoah launched a bold new winter tradition. Now, THE WINTER STRIKES BACK! 🏔️🐾

Join us MLK Weekend (Jan 15–18, 2027) at Camp Shenandoah for WINTER CAMP II! Class selection is officially OPEN, and seats in our most popular sessions are already moving fast!

🔥 Why Your Scouts Can’t Miss This Mission:

🏅 29 Merit Badges + Test Lab: From Artificial Intelligence, Game Design, and Snow Sports to Wilderness Survival, Metalwork, Search and Rescue, and Eagle-required favorites!

🛠️ NEW! Merit Badge Makeup Monday: Bring your partials and finish badges you've already started — check out the Leader's Guide for how it works!

🪓 NEW! Shenandoah Frontier Program: Older Scouts can step back in time with Muzzleloading, Blacksmithing, Frontier Sewing, and more!

⛺ No Troop? NO PROBLEM! (Provisional Scouts Welcome!): Can’t get a full unit together for January? Don’t let your Scout miss out! We have awesome Host Troops ready to sponsor Provisional ("Provo") Scouts. Provo Scouts register online, camp with an approved host troop, and build their own custom Merit Badge schedule!

🍲 Heated Dining Hall & Hot Meals: Cold-weather adventure outside, warm camaraderie and hearty meals inside!

💰 Standard Rate: $110 Youth | $60 Adult (Lock it in before Dec 23!)
📍 Location: Camp Shenandoah — Swoope, VA (Virginia Headwaters Council)

👇 Tap "Sign Up" to claim your classes before they fill up—and May the Fleece Be With You! 🧥✨

https://scoutingevent.com/763-wintercamp27

10/23/2026

❄️⚔️ WINTER CAMP II: THE WINTER STRIKES BACK! ⚔️❄️

Just when you thought it would never get cold again... Winter Strikes Back! Are you ready to take on the ultimate cold weather challenge at Camp Shenandoah?

Join the Virginia Headwaters Council and the Camp Shenandoah staff for the sequel to our inaugural Winter Camp! Whether you're working on Merit Badges, taking on the Frontiermen program for older Scouts, camping out in the snow, or warming up at the Dining Hall, this is a winter adventure you won't want to miss.
* 📅 Dates: January 15–18, 2027
* 📍 Location: Camp Shenandoah (222 Boy Scout Lane, Swoope, VA)
* 💰 Early Bird Rates (through Dec 23): $110 Youth | $60 Adults
Spots are filling up fast—save the date and sign up now! 👇
🔗 Register here: https://scoutingevent.com/763-wintercamp27

10/23/2026

❄️ THE WINTER STRIKES BACK! ❄️

Official Winter Camp 2027 gear is HERE — and pre-orders are open! 🎉

Hoodies, tees, fleeces, the Carhartt watch cap, and a cozy plush blanket — all featuring this year's designs. (Yes, that's a "Come to the Dark Side — We Have Hot Chocolate" tee. ☕)

🛒 Pre-order by December 31: councilstuff.com/763 — or scan the QR code on the flyer!
📍 Pick up at the Camp Shenandoah Trading Post during Winter Camp, January 15–18, 2027

Sizes S–3XL. Gear up before the frost does! 🥶

10/18/2026

🛷 KLONDIKE DERBY 2027 🛷

Sled races. Stations. Bragging rights. The Klondike Derby returns to Camp Shenandoah — February 26–28, 2027! Paul Bunyan, First Aid, Team Challenge, the Polar Plunge… and every patrol at the start line hearing "RUN!" 🏃❄️

Registration is OPEN: https://scoutingevent.com/mobile/?hash=9bd4effe5940bc556addfc2da4f909a0

10/17/2026

❄️ THE WINTER STRIKES BACK ❄️

Winter Camp returns to Camp Shenandoah — January 15–18, 2027! 26 merit badges, the Frontier Program, and a whole galaxy of winter fun. 🌌

Registration is OPEN and spots go fast — sign up today: https://scoutingevent.com/763-wintercamp27

10/14/2026

🌌❄️ A long time ago, in a valley not so far away… Camp Shenandoah launched a bold new winter tradition. Now, THE WINTER STRIKES BACK! 🏔️🐾

Join us MLK Weekend (Jan 15–18, 2027) at Camp Shenandoah for WINTER CAMP II! Class selection is officially OPEN, and seats in our most popular sessions are already moving fast!

🔥 Why Your Scouts Can’t Miss This Mission:

🏅 33 Merit Badges + Test Lab: From Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Game Design, and Snow Sports to Wilderness Survival, Metalwork, Astronomy, and Eagle-required favorites!

🪓 NEW! Shenandoah Frontier Program: Older Scouts can step back in time with Muzzleloading, Blacksmithing, Frontier Sewing, and more!

⛺ No Troop? NO PROBLEM! (Provisional Scouts Welcome!): Can’t get a full unit together for January? Don’t let your Scout miss out! We have awesome Host Troops ready to sponsor Provisional ("Provo") Scouts. Provo Scouts register online, camp with an approved host troop, and build their own custom Merit Badge schedule!

🍲 Heated Dining Hall & Hot Meals: Cold-weather adventure outside, warm camaraderie and hearty meals inside!

💰 Standard Rate: $110 Youth | $60 Adult (Lock it in before Dec 23!)
📍 Location: Camp Shenandoah — Swoope, VA (Virginia Headwaters Council)

👇 Tap "Sign Up" to claim your classes before they fill up—and May the Fleece Be With You! 🧥✨

https://scoutingevent.com/763-wintercamp27

Address

617 Greenville Avenue
Staunton, VA
24401

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+15409436675

Website

http://www.virginiaheadwaters.org/

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