Category: Council News

Is Your Unit Getting the Most Out of BeAScout.org?

BeAScout.org Is More Than Just an Application Portal Parents do everything online. They shop and conduct business there. They use the internet to research all manner of goods and services from consumer reviews of products to where the best schools or tutoring programs can be found. With a few clicks of a mouse or a […]

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Craig Poland – Next Scout Executive – CEO of National Capital Area Council

Boy Scouts of Nation’s Capital Welcome New Top Executive WASHINGTON, DC (July 25, 2018) — National Capital Area Council (NCAC), Boy Scouts of America (BSA) is pleased to announce Craig Poland has been selected as their new CEO and Scout Executive. Les Baron, the current CEO and Scout Executive is retiring effective October 1, 2018. […]

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John Selstrom earns Hornaday Gold badge

Congratulations to Scouter John Selstrom of Old Dominion district for earning the prestigious Hornaday Gold badge. This is an award to recognize adult volunteers by a council for influence the nominee has had on youth and educational programs, with an emphasis on sound stewardship of natural resources and environmental improvement during a period of at […]

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All Girl Cub Scout Den to Make History at April 28th Nationals Game

On April 28th the National Capital Area Council (NCAC), Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Cub Scout Pack 873 of Annandale, VA will make history as the first all-girl Cub Scout Den to lead the flag ceremony at the start of a Major League Baseball (MLB) game. For more than 100 years, the Scouts have been […]

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Online Registration to Accept Credit Cards Only

The Online Registration System that was made available this year has been widely used and has helped simplify the registration process for new youth and adults joining Scouting.  Since it opened in April more than 2,400 new youth and adults have joined local Scout groups using this method. As a new system that continues to […]

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New NCAC Custom Gear

Show your NCAC pride and Scout Spirit in style with custom gear in our new online store! There are a variety of shirts, cold weather gear, backpacks, and computer bags suitable for wearing at camp, around the house, and in the office to fit your style. To get yours go to store.NCACBSA.org. We are also […]

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NCAC Response to National Jamboree Remarks

To the families of National Capital Area Council: There has been much discussion the past few days about the President’s remarks at the National Jamboree; we would like to make our Council’s position clear. The Boy Scouts of America is wholly non-partisan and does not promote any one political position, candidate or philosophy. The invitation […]

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National Jamboree Volunteer Weekend

Before Scouts can LIVE SCOUTING’S ADVENTURE at the National Jamboree, the staff need a place to live. Join us in setting up 2,000 tents. With 200 volunteers, we will only have 10 tents per person. Will you help? In 2013, the Summit was able to procure the help of the West Virginia Division of Corrections […]

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Lions Added to Online Registration!

This just in!   The Online Registration system now accepts Lion and Lion adult partner applications. Unit leaders can send prospective Lion families the URL or QR code for their unit’s application – just like they do for all other Cub Scouts.   When the parent puts in the child’s age and grade the Online […]

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National Jewish Committee on Scouting Eagle Scout Scholarship Programs

The National Jewish Committee on Scouting will award scholarships to Eagle Scouts who best meet the qualifications outlined below and on the nomination application. Eligibility Requirements Eligible applicants must: • Be a registered, active member of a Boy Scout troop, Varsity Scout team, or Venturing crew. • Have received the Eagle Scout Award. • Be an […]

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