Category: Council News

What’s the difference between Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA?

This goes way beyond blue vs. khaki. The difference between Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA encompasses critical categories like unit structure, leadership, parental involvement, advancement and camping. Both programs are built on Scouting’s time-tested values. That’s evidenced by the fact that members of both programs recite the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Beyond that, though, you’ll […]

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What Venturers and Sea Scouts need to know about joining Scouts BSA

Consider this getting the best of both worlds. When the Scouts BSA program launches on Friday, Feb. 1, girls already in Venturing or Sea Scouting can join a Scouts BSA troop without paying a second membership fee. That means they’ll experience the excitement of Scouts BSA without having to give up the high-adventure fun and […]

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How to Use Social Media to Spread the Word About Scouts BSA

As the Scouts BSA program launches, it’s time to encourage everyone to use social media to spread the word about this incredible opportunity.  You can start sharing right now with a few simple items like a Facebook frame, hashtags, and ready-to-post social content. Be sure to use Scouts BSA social media images and videos from […]

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NCAC Announces 2019 Class of Silver Beavers

Register Now For The Silver Beaver  Court of Honor BE PART OF THE SILVER BEAVER CLUB!!! The National Capital Area Council, BSA is happy to announce the 2019 Colonel Garry Lewis, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.) Class of Silver Beavers. The Council Court of Honor is set for Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Camp William B. Snyder. Please […]

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NCAC Now Offers a Wilderness First Aid Certification Course

GET WILDERNESS FIRST AID CERTIFIED! Presented by the NCAC Camps, the Outdoor Preparedness Initiative (OPI) offers Wilderness First Aid certification with CPR/AED. OPI aims to prepare Scouts, Scouters, and outdoor enthusiasts for high adventure activities and other outdoor adventures. Certification is provided through the American Red Cross. Courses are offered at Camp Snyder in Haymarket, […]

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A Message from Scout Executive Craig Poland

Dear NCAC Family Member, By now you have probably read or heard about the recent Wall Street Journal article speculating on the Boy Scouts of America’s finances. We want to start by assuring you that Scouting remains strong and steady on the trail to our second century. To address some of the questions and concerns […]

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NCAC LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

National Capital Area Council is proud to present the Lifetime Achievement Award For Program Scouters to Mike Meenehan, longtime Scouter with NCAC. Please join us as we honor Mike for his lifetime of Scouting achievements! The award will be presented at the annual NCAC Friends of Scouting Kickoff. Contributions in Mike’s honor are requested. All […]

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Your Gift of Scouting Provides Anna with More Family Time

This is Anna. On Thanksgiving we remember how much we value time spent with our loved ones. And yet families today are busier than ever – more than one-third of parents say they spend too little free time with their kids! That’s why we introduced Family Scouting to offer entire families the opportunity to participate […]

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THERE’S NO CONFUSION: OUR GOAL IS TO SERVE ALL YOUTH

A message from Chief Scout Executive, Mike Surbaugh: As you may have heard, the Girl Scouts of the USA have filed suit against the Boy Scouts of America. The suit is over the BSA’s use of the terms “Scouts” and “Scouting” when referring to girls who have and will be joining the BSA’s programs. Our […]

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NCAC Mourns the Passing of Michael Snowden

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Michael Snowden.   In our Council, Michael made a lasting mark as the Camping Director at Camp William B. Snyder, driving its full potential and energetically creating a superior experience for all those he hosted there. For those who had the privilege of getting […]

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