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Virginia Headwaters Council, BSA - CampCastCampCast S3 E 3 - Living the Scouting Spirit - Baden-Powell's Vision and GratitudeWelcome back - a message about Scouting from our founder. Thanks for hanging with the podcast as we stumble to get this running smoothly.Take time to nominate a scouter in the Virginia Headwaters Council for the Silver Beaver Award. Nominations are due November 30th and can be sent to: silverbeaver@virginiaheadwaters.org
2025-11-1911 minVirginia Headwaters Council, BSA - CampCastCampCast S3 Epi2 - What do kids get from summer camp?I very short dive into the literature about what youth get from attending summer camp. 📚 Research & Studies on Camp Benefits1. Wilson & Sibthorp (2018) – Youth learning outcomes at summer campsYouths develop independence, perseverance, responsibility, confidence, emotion regulation, teamwork, and more2. American Camp Association National Camp Impact Study (2023)High-quality camp experiences promote youth independence, social awareness, belonging, and deeper connections3. American Camp Association Press Release (2023)Highlights lasting mental health benefits, resilience, and confidence among youth after camp4. ACA “Directions” Research (2001–2004)Found susta...
2025-06-2307 minVirginia Headwaters Council, BSA - CampCastCampCast S3 Epi1 - Welcome BackWelcome Back to Camp Cast! Season 3 is live, and while this was temporarily published via a different platform are back on Spotify and Apple Podcasts under our old banner.
2025-06-2307 min
WEEI Providence5-4-24 Community Matters with Scott Cordischi featuring Valley Affordable Housing Corp. with Jeffrey Swanson, CEOAffordable housing affects everyone, whether directly or indirectly. We are at critical need when it comes to housing, especially those whose income cannot meet the current housing cost. Valley Affordable Housing Corp. (VAHC) is a private non-profit 501(c) (3) organization created over twenty years ago to develop, own and manage safe, sanitary and suitable affordable housing properties for income qualifying individuals. We ask Jeff Swanson, CEO of Valley Affordable Housing Corporation to help us understand the complex nature of the housing equation. He notes that the median price of homes in RI has reached $430K. and that the inventory of...
2024-05-0415 minVirginia Headwaters Council, BSA - CampCastCampCast S2 Epi9 - Join Scouting NightsIn this episode, we sit down with Audrey Storm to talk about the importance of youth and adults membership. This is a delayed release due to multiple technical issues, but still full of useful information even if you have already hosted a Join Scouting Night or have your program year underway.
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2023-09-1619 minVirginia Headwaters Council, BSA - CampCastCampCast S2Epi8 - Woodbadge"Back to Gillwell, happy land ..."
Time to sit down with a cup of Gillwell Joe and learn about this year's WoodBadge Course. Adam sits down with this year's course director, Tracey Stakem, to give you the inside scoop on WoodBadge.
It's not too late to sign up; we promise you a Mountain Top experience.
2023-07-2716 minVirginia Headwaters Council, BSA - CampCastCampCast S2Epi7 - Reflections on CampAdam and I are back from camp - and while he is still catching up after spending two glorious weeks at Camp Shenandoah, I sat down to reflect on all that camp means to the campers and staff. We would love to hear your stories of camp; please share them via email at vahccampcast@gmail.com.
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2023-07-0705 minVirginia Headwaters Council, BSA - CampCastCampCast S2Epi 6- Being on Camp Staff with Colin McCroneIt is June, and that means it's time for Summer Camp. In this episode, Kyle sits down with Collin McCrone from Troop 111 and Crew 22 (with his mom listening in) to discuss why he is on Camp Staff and life at camp. He also provides some tips for new campers, not just what slushy to order this year.
You can learn more about Camp Shenandoah and sign up for week 2 or 4 here.
You can register for Woodbadge online today.
2023-06-1516 minVirginia Headwaters Council, BSA - CampCastCampCast S2 Ep5 - Native Culture and Cultural Appropriations in the BSAWow - it has been too long since we gathered by the campfire, but we are back, and many episodes are being edited now. In this episode, we discuss the role of Native Culture and Cultural Appropriation in the BSA with Scouter Melissa Watts.
Melissa Watts is a member of the Yurok tribe and a Scouter with Troop 111 in the Monticello District of the Virginia Headwaters Council. Adam and I sat down with her to talk about the recent BSA survey on using Native Imagery in scouting and, of course, her favorite camping story. Â I...
2023-05-3114 minVirginia Headwaters Council, BSA - CampCastCampCast S2Ep6 - Yikes What happened to April!Hey Listeners!
Yeah, we screwed up and didn't get our episodes out, but we are recording and publishing again soon. Something you want to know more about, email us vahccampcast@gmail.com.
Not sure what to do this summer - join us at Camp Shenandoah for amazing scouting adventures, and if you are lucky join the podcast when we record there live.
2023-05-0401 minVirginia Headwaters Council, BSA - CampCastCampCast S2Ep4 - OA Spring FellowshipI am always amazed by the youth in our council. In this episode of C^mp C^st, Adam sits down with former and future Camp Staff members during OA Spring Fellowship. What you will hear might bring a tear, it will surely make you laugh, and it will remind you that we have THE BEST camp staff! So grab a cup of coffee and come sit by the fire for another episode of C^mp C^st.
Have a comment or want to make a suggestion - email us at vahccampcast@gmail.com
2023-03-2938 min
Virginia Headwaters Council, BSA - CampCastCamp Cast S2Ep3 - Matt Phillippi talks council finances (and what we can learn from a tornado)Welcome back to Camp Cast, exploring the ever-exciting world of tornados and money! No really, we sit down with Matt Phillippi to talk about one of his favorite campouts and to dig in a little around council finances. By the end of this episode, you will have a new appreciation for our Council Board and their work to make scouting a reality in our region. Â Matt is an Eagle Scout, the District Commissioner for VAHC, and our Council Treasurer.Â
Today's episode is made possible by VAHC's Board and Camp Shenandoah, welcoming you Home in 2023.
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2023-03-0829 minVirginia Headwaters Council, BSA - CampCastCamp Cast S2Ep2 - The BSA Birthday and the Blue and GoldFun fact - On June 15th, 1916, Woodrow Wilson signed a bill into law that granted federal incorporation to the Boy Scouts of America and protected the BSA's name and insignia. But the birthday of the BSA is February, and this week on Camp Cast we explore the history of the BSA, the role of the Blue and Gold banquet in the Cub Scouting program, and the importance of milestones in the scouting program. As an added plus, we tearfully look at one of our Cross Over Ceremonies. Comments or idea's email us at: vahccampcast@gmail.com
2023-02-2229 minVirginia Headwaters Council, BSA - CampCastCamp Cast S2Ep1: Steve Hammond - Our Council CheerleaderThere seems to be so much going on in our council - and now they are talking about selling the council office! Sometimes it can be overwhelming and hard to keep up with who is making these decisions.  I got to sit down with Steve Hammond to chat about his role as Council President, the state of the council, and his favorite camping story.  In January of 2023, Steve wrote in the Tributary: One of my favorite authors Mark Twain once noted “Reports of my death or greatly exaggerated.”
Listen to Steve talk about the future of the Virgini...
2023-02-0857 min
The Montpelier Happy HourDesigning policy as if it's New Year's Day 365January 27, 2023 (prerecorded 1/23): We wish people a Happy and healthy New Year. What does a healthy policy look like? And is it possible to design policies with positive outcomes that last longer than our New Year's resolutions? Guest Anne N. Sosin, is a policy fellow at Dartmouth's Nelson A. Rockefeller Center for Public Policy and the Social Sciences and interim director of the Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition (VAHC).Theme music by Red Heart the Ticker: http://rhtt.net
2023-01-2856 min
Virginia Headwaters Council, BSA - CampCastWelcome Back to VAHC's Camp CastWelcome you back to Camp Cast - the PodCast for Virginia Headwaters Council. We are excited to announce its relaunch near the birthday of the Scouting Movement. You can learn more about Virginia Headwaters Council by visiting our website.
2023-01-2501 min
Virginia Headwaters Council, BSA - CampCastApril TributaryThis is a reading of the April edition of the Virginia Headwaters Council newsletter the Tributary! Please check out this month's latest edition of the tributary at www.vahcbsa.org/newsletter.
2022-04-0654 minVirginia Headwaters Council, BSA - CampCastMarch TributaryThis is a reading of the March edition of the Virginia Headwaters Council newsletter the Tributary! Please check out this month's latest edition of the tributary at www.vahcbsa.org/newsletter.
2022-03-0351 minVirginia Headwaters Council, BSA - CampCastFebruary TributaryThis is a reading of the February edition of the Virginia Headwaters Council newsletter the Tributary! Please check out this month's latest edition of the tributary at www.vahcbsa.org/newsletter.
2022-02-0251 minVirginia Headwaters Council, BSA - CampCastJanuary TributaryThis is a reading of the January edition of the Virginia Headwaters Council newsletter the Tributary! Please check out this month's latest edition of the tributary at www.vahcbsa.org/newsletter.
2022-01-2143 minVirginia Headwaters Council, BSA - CampCastDecember TributaryThis is a reading of the December edition of the Virginia Headwaters Council newsletter the Tributary! Please check out this months latest edition of the tributary at www.vahcbsa.org/newsletter.
2021-12-0241 minVirginia Headwaters Council, BSA - CampCastNovember TributaryThis is a reading of the November edition of the Virginia Headwaters Council newsletter the Tributary! Please check out this months latest edition of the tributary at www.vahcbsa.org/newsletter.Â
2021-11-1542 minVirginia Headwaters Council, BSA - CampCastThe Council COVID ConversationThis podcast we give you an update on the council. Interviews with Scout Executive Jim Battaglia and Cubmaster Tracey Stakem. Tracey goes into detail on how her pack went online and succeeded. Jim gives you an overview of how the council is responding to the issues at hand.
2020-03-2627 minVirginia Headwaters Council, BSA - CampCastMeeting Gery Kellenberger!Getting to know Monticello's new District Executive, and talking about Winter Camping.Â
2020-01-0622 minVirginia Headwaters Council, BSA - CampCastWe Are Back!A look back on 2019 and hoping for a bright a 2020! Is Scouting growing?
2020-01-0319 minVirginia Headwaters Council, BSA - CampCastCouncil Rebranding Ft. Council Key-3A discussion from your council Key-3 about the rebranding of the Council. Â
2019-11-2421 minVirginia Headwaters Council, BSA - CampCastVeterans Day Special PodToday we talk about Veterans Day and why it is important to honor those who served. We also wrap up Scouting for Food and move into our Council Calendar.Â
2019-11-1120 minVirginia Headwaters Council, BSA - CampCastScouting For Food Ft. Jim BattagliaThis week we are talking about two things. 1) Why does your council have a podcast? 2) Why is it important for my unit to participate in Scouting for Food?
2019-10-3015 min