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
- NCAC Eagle Scout Walter Rouse is in the NFLby Mickey Nemier on October 2, 2024 at 10:18 am
Did you know that we have an Eagle Scout who plays in the NFL? Walter Rouse from Silver Spring, MD, is a rookie offensive lineman for the Minnesota Vikings and earned his Eagle Scout rank in our National Capital Area Council. He was Troop 1444’s 120th Eagle Scout in 2017. Walter was the sixth-round draft
- Eagle Scout Project for Sterling Volunteer Fire & Rescue Squadsby Sonny Advincula on October 1, 2024 at 2:11 pm
For his Eagle Scout project, Eric A. and his fellow Scouts from Boy Scout Troop 572 worked to revitalize the outdoor patio/firepit area behind the Sterling Volunteer Fire Company, Station 618 in Sterling, VA. Under Eric’s leadership, the Scouts first cleared the area of debris and overgrown vegetation. They then dug up the area to
- Watch Troop 1396 Conquers Wind River Range in Wyoming 2024by John Malich on October 1, 2024 at 1:04 pm
Experience Troop 1396’s summer trek in Wyoming adventure by watching their epic video compilation, Troop 1396 Conquers Wind River Range in Wyoming 2024! Relive the thrilling moments with our Troop and Crew as they explored the great outdoors. During the last week of June 2024, as the National Capital Region sweltered in temperatures exceeding 100
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