Welcome to the National Capital Area Council Boy Scouts!

National Capital Area Council, BSA delivers the promise of Scouting to youth in the Washington, D.C., metro area, including the District of Columbia, 16 counties in Maryland and Virginia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and U.S. citizens abroad in North 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

  • Troop 360 Attended NCAC Outdoor Ethics Guide Summit, Then Taught it to Pack 1166!
    by Mickey Nemier on May 1, 2024 at 3:43 pm

    Inspired by the NCAC Outdoor Ethics Summit last month, Troop 360 Senior Patrol Leader Cam, Outdoor Ethics Guide Troy, and Den Chiefs Leigh and Tucker developed a program to teach outdoor ethics to Pack 1166. They started by training their fellow Den Chiefs, Anna and Evan. At the March Pack 1166 meeting, Troop 360 Scouts led

  • Pack 578 Year in Review
    by Daniel G Pare on April 30, 2024 at 6:17 pm

    In alignment with the Boy Scouts of America’s mission, Pack 578 embarked on a journey throughout the year to instill values of the Scout Oath and Law among young boys and girls from kindergarten to fifth grade. Chartered by Richlands Baptist Church and meeting at Rocky Run Elementary, the pack orchestrated a series of events

  • Aquia Scouting Program Continues to Flourish: Fostering Citizenship and Self-Reliance
    by Dan Paré on April 30, 2024 at 5:47 pm

                   In the heart of Aquia District, the Scouting program continues to thrive, fostering the development of young minds into responsible citizens and self-reliant individuals. Through a series of engaging events and initiatives, Scouts of all ages have embraced adventure, learning, and camaraderie while embodying the values of good citizenship

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