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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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
- Aspiring Scientists Excel as STEM Scoutsby Mike Haas on September 4, 2024 at 1:51 pm
STEM Scouts Lab 239 in Fredericksburg, VA, is a beacon of innovation and scientific exploration for young minds. With a mission to inspire and nurture the next generation of scientists, engineers, and innovators, this lab actively cultivates a passion for STEM among elementary and middle school students. Last year, the elementary school lab at Rocky
- Blending Scouting Skills with Legos: Troop 1920’s FLL Journeyby Mickey Nemier on August 23, 2024 at 10:00 am
This Article was Written by Team Over Coded FLL, or First Lego League, is a competition in which teams of students ages 9-14 engage in research, problem-solving, coding, and engineering. Each team perfects building and programming a robot that navigates the missions of a Robot Game. After months of practice, teams participate in a competition
- DCSA Forest Restoration for Tomorrow – Zane Jby Zane Javeri on August 22, 2024 at 1:36 pm
My name is Zane J, and I am an Eagle Scout from Troop 345 in the Wolf Trap District. I started the Distinguished Conservation Service Award (DCSA) to help the environment and the community. I led a forestation and range management project in Glyndon Park in Vienna, VA. I noticed that as the park was developed
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