SAVE THE DATE: Virginia Headwaters Council Merit Badge University!

Merit Badge University is BACK! Join us on November 21, 2026, at Blue Ridge Community College for a great day of merit badge classes. We have an exciting schedule this year, including both Eagle-required and elective badges (see below for details)!

General cost is $10/youth participant, with some badges having additional costs for supplies. Bring a lunch and get ready to learn and earn badges!

Bonus: Out-of-Council Troops are invited to camp at Camp Shenandoah FREE OF CHARGE for Merit Badge University weekend!

Featured Badges:

We currently have instructors confirmed for the following classes:

American Business

American Heritage

Art

Automotive Maintenance

Citizenship in the Nation

Citizenship in the World

Communication

Emergency Preparedness

Entrepreneurship & Salesmanship

Genealogy

Graphic Arts

Journalism

Personal Management

Scouting Heritage

Signs, Signals, & Codes

Sustainability

Truck Transportation

Veterinary Medicine

Weather

...Look forward to these merit badges and more! The final list will be out later this summer or early fall, so save the date now.

Other Activities:

Adult trainings will be available for interested leaders and parents. ‍‍ These will include in-person and computer-lab opportunities.