Welcome to the National Capital Area Council, BSA!
National Capital Area Council, BSA delivers the promise of Scouting to youth in the Washington, D.C., metro area, including the District of Columbia and 16 counties in Maryland and Virginia, as well as the U.S. Virgin Islands and U.S. citizens abroad in North, Central, and South America. Our programs teach young people to “be prepared!” for adventure, education, service, and leadership.
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NCAC Response to COVID-19
As always, your safety and the safety of all our members, volunteers, and employees is our top priority. Please know that we continue to monitor developments regarding COVID-19 both locally and through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). For NCAC’s Post-COVID guidance, please visit our COVID-19 resource page.
Latest News
- Building a Memorial for a Fallen Scoutby Mickey Nemier on January 17, 2025 at 8:54 pm
Yoi S-F. completed his Eagle Board of Review in January 2024, marking the end of an incredible chapter in his Scouting journey. For his Eagle Project, he set out on a goal to memorialize a fellow Scout: a bike rack and repair station at Winston Churchill High School. This project will stand as a lasting
- NCAC Scouts Honor Former President Carterby Cynthia Griffiths on January 9, 2025 at 8:25 pm
On January 7, 2025, NCAC Scouts and leaders from Troop 500, Troop 544, and Troop 98 in Washington, D.C., and Troop 1107 in Springfield, VA, paid their respects as former President Jimmy Carter was lying in state in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda. Lying in state in the United States is the rare honor either authorized
- Webinar Series: Cub Scout Summer Campby Camping Department on January 3, 2025 at 9:43 pm
Den Leaders and Cubmasters! Prepare for fun and get ready for 2025 Summer Camp – help your Pack and your Den Leaders find the summer camp experience that is right for them: For current Lions and Tigers (rising Tigers and Wolves) Day Camp is the introduction to summer camp. Cub Scouts from rising Tigers to
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