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
- Scouts Demonstrate Fire Safety to the Communityby Susan Hanson on November 1, 2024 at 2:20 pm
During the Fair Oaks Volunteer Fire Department Open House on Saturday October 12, 2024, Scouts from Troop 7 for girls and Troop 51 for boys spent the day informing the public about fire safety. In Scouting, our young people learn valuable and life-saving skills that remain with them for the rest of their lives. Along
- 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,
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