Shenandoah Area Council

06/01/2026

Updated Summer Hours!!

05/31/2026

Another weekend, another adventure! What did your unit get up to—camping, hiking, service projects, or something else? We’d love to hear about it!

05/30/2026

🌽🎉 Popcorn, Programs & Scouting Adventures Ahead! 🎉🌽

The energy was high and the excitement was even higher as Scout leaders from across the Shenandoah Area Council came together for our Popcorn & Program Kickoff! 🚀⚜️

From amazing camp experiences and outdoor adventures to service projects, leadership opportunities, and can’t-miss council events, we got a firsthand look at all the fun waiting for Scouts this year. And of course, we talked POPCORN—the fuel that helps make these incredible experiences possible! 🍿💪

A huge thank you to all the dedicated leaders who joined us, shared ideas, and are ready to help deliver another outstanding year of Scouting. Together, we’re preparing young people for adventure, leadership, and lifelong memories.

05/30/2026

Come join the fun at the Warren County VA250 Freedom Flows celebration. We are all set up for a day of fun.

05/24/2026

05/24/2026

📸 Scouting weekend recap — show us what you’ve got!

Drop your photos in the comments and let’s celebrate what Scouting looks like across our council! 👇

05/24/2026

⚾ Scouts Night is June 6th with the Hagerstown Flying Boxcars! Pre-game parade, Scout patch, and an optional post-game field sleepover with a movie. 🌙

$10 game only | $15 game + sleepover

🎟️ tinyurl.com/4wfzb9e8 — code: scouts2026

05/23/2026

☀️ Summer Scouting goes way beyond camp! What's YOUR unit doing this season?
Whether it's a 🥾 hiking trip, 🎣 fishing outing, 🌽 community service project, 🎆 parade float, or something totally unique — we want to hear about it!

Drop your pack or troop's summer plans in the comments. Let's see what's happening across the council! 👇

05/22/2026

🧭 Den leaders — this one's for you.

We know the hours that go into planning a single den meeting. Picking the right Adventure Loop. Building an agenda. Gathering supplies. Tracking who's done what.
That time adds up. We want to give some of it back.

The Shenandoah Area Council is rolling out Pocket Compass AI — a Scouting-focused planning tool built specifically for Cub Scout leaders. It knows every rank, every Adventure Loop, and can help you build ready-to-run meeting plans in minutes.

Want to see it in action? Join us at our Popcorn & Program Kickoff on Saturday, May 30 from 2–5 PM at Harmony United Methodist Church in Falling Waters, WV. Your pack's license is waiting for you. 🌟
👉 www.sacscouting.org/popcorn

05/19/2026

Meet Nathaniel R. - Troop 1957, Tenderfoot Scout, Age 12
Less than a year in Scouting. Already a Patrol Leader.
That says everything you need to know about Nathaniel.

As a homeschooled student and dedicated karate student (Blue Belt - just two steps from Black Belt), Nathaniel brings a rare combination of focus, discipline, and heart to his troop. He doesn't wait to be asked - he sees a need and jumps in. Whether he's mentoring lower belts on the mat or helping fellow Scouts navigate challenges on the trail, his instinct is always to serve.

His mom puts it best: "He no longer waits to be asked, but simply jumps in to help whenever he sees a need."

What makes Nathaniel's story even more powerful is the resilience behind it. Following the loss of his father, Scouting has become a place where he channels his strength into something meaningful - building the character and leadership his dad would be so proud of.

He's halfway to Second Class. He was chosen by his peers to lead. And he's just getting started.

That's the Scout Spirit in action.
Nathaniel - Shenandoah Area Council is proud to have you in our ranks. Keep leading the way.

Do you know a Scout deserving of the spotlight? Tag them below or send us a message!