Key Information Date: April 10-12, 2026 

Location: Camp Shenandoah

Cost: $25.00

Who Can Attend? 
Springfest is open to all currently registered Venturers, Explorers, Sea Scouts, and Scouts 
of Venturing age (14 yrs old OR completed the eighth grade to 21). Youth not meeting the 
forementioned age requirement will NOT be allowed to participate. ALL participants over 
the age of 18 MUST have a current S.A.F.E. Guarding Youth (YPT) certificate and may be 
asked by Staff at any time to present it. Please keep a digital copy handy on your mobile 
device and have your Units all hold copies for each member. 
All participants, adult advisors, unit leaders, and visitors are required to have a wristband 
for entry to all events and activities. Wristbands will be provided at check-in for all who 
registered in advance of the event. They will also be available for purchase throughout the 
weekend. Please make sure all parents, relatives and visitors attending understand they 
will need a Visitor wristband to spectate.

What is Springfest? Springfest is an exciting, fun filled, and competitive event for older youth registered in Scout programs (ages 14+) – Explorers, Venturers, Sea Scouts, and Scouts BSA. 

What to Expect: Training, Fun Activities, and Socials

This weekend is set aside to help new and existing crews get the training needed to become 
a stronger Crew and help those how want to advance to Discovery Rank the opportunity to 
obtain some of the training necessary to obtain the rank.

Meet new people and other Crews. Find out what they are doing and start working together 
to have more opportunities of Adventure.

Get a good understanding of how to run a Crew and where to get resources to help run it 
effectively.