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
- Local Scouts Bring Community Together to Help End Hungerby Cynthia Griffiths on October 24, 2024 at 2:54 pm
Local Scouts Bring Community Together to Help End Hunger Scouts Ask for Public to Support Virtual and Doorstep Food Collection Drive OCTOBER 24, 2024, WASHINGTON, DC— For 38 years, Scouts have collected food for families experiencing food insecurity in the greater Washington, DC region. As part of “Scouting For Food,” Scouting America National Capital Area
- Summer Camp Planning: Tool Kitby Camping Department on October 18, 2024 at 7:48 pm
Summer camp is one of the highlights of Scouting. If you have a current Bear Den or current Webelos Den, then Camp Ross is the summer camp experience just for you! Camp Ross is a week-long camp just for rising Webelos and rising Arrow of Light Scouts. With lots of fun activities – including swimming,
- Scouts & Scouters Remember Will Rodger with a Conservation Projectby Sara Holtz on October 14, 2024 at 4:27 pm
NCAC Conservation Committee, under the leadership of Carol Brown & Sara Holtz, Camp William B. Snyder’s Camp Ranger James Donelson & Troop 131, collaborated to plan a conservation project in memory of Will Rodger, the first Chair of the NCAC Conservation Committee. Scout Sean & Scouter Kevin from Troop 11, Will’s wife Betsy Rodger, Carol
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