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
- Maryland Scouts Recognized for Scouting for Food 2024by Mickey Nemier on December 16, 2024 at 3:18 pm
Scouting for Food is one of the biggest community projects that youths participate in as Scouts. It is an amazing opportunity for them to gain leadership skills and, more importantly, give back to their community. Sometimes, Scouts are even recognized for their hard work and dedication to helping the community. Troop 1321 from La Plata,
- 439, 111, 1321 win at Orienteering Dayby Dave Linthicum on December 10, 2024 at 9:11 pm
Nov. 16 was another big day for NCAC at the annual MD Orienteering Day, taking the top 3 Troop awards. Troops 439 from Kensington and Troop 111 from Arlington were the first co-champions in the event’s 48 years, with La Plata’s Troop 1321 in third out of 49 Troops. Alan M. of Troop 111 was
- Cub Pack Embodies the Scouting Spirit of Giving Back to Their Communityby Mickey Nemier on December 10, 2024 at 6:52 pm
Cub Scout Pack 888 from Fort Hunt was featured in the Community Corner section of Patch: a news website focused on stories in Greater Alexandria, VA! Partnering with organizations like Rising Hope, Be the Good Project, and Little Free Food Pantries, Pack 888 has undertaken many service projects to assist their community. These projects include
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