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
- 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,
- Scouts & Scouters Remember Will Rodger with a Conservation Projectby Sara Holtz on October 14, 2024 at 4:27 pm
NCAC Conservation Committee, under the leadership of Carol Brown & Sara Holtz, Camp William B. Snyder’s Camp Ranger James Donelson & Troop 131, collaborated to plan a conservation project in memory of Will Rodger, the first Chair of the NCAC Conservation Committee. Scout Sean & Scouter Kevin from Troop 11, Will’s wife Betsy Rodger, Carol
- Congratulations to Sara Holtz, National Outdoor Ethics Distinguished Service Award Recipientby Carol G Brown on October 9, 2024 at 7:27 pm
Hearty Congratulations to Sara Holtz, one of Scouting America’s 2024 National Outdoor Ethics Distinguished Service Award recipients. The award recognizes Scouters who are exemplary leaders in Outdoor Ethics within their councils and on a national level. Sara is the current chair of the Outdoor Ethics Committee and is the main reason why the National Capital
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