Mecklenburg County Council Boy Scouts of America

Name

Mecklenburg County Council Boy Scouts of America

Legal name

Mecklenburg County Council, Boy Scouts of America, Inc.

Website

https://www.mccscouting.org/#

Company type

Private

Founded year

1940

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

MCC-BSA is a youth organisation that provides leadership development, outdoor adventures, and service.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (7212), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Group Camping & Scout Camps (THAGAOAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA), Multi-Activity Enrichment Camps (Academic + Arts + Sports) (EDAMALAA), Life Skills & SEL Camps (Confidence, Executive Function, Social Skills) (EDAMALAO)

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• Outdoor adventure education
• Scouting programs
• Summer camp programs
• Leadership training

Headquarters

HQ city

Charlotte

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Friends of Scouting Campaign: Annual fundraising campaign supporting scholarships, program supplies, volunteer training, and camp/maintenance. Includes direct donations and campaign drives.
2. Popcorn Sales (Trail's End): Council-wide popcorn campaign where units sell popcorn and earn commissions averaging $4,600 per unit. Last year 450+ scouts from 33 packs and troops participated.
3. Camp Card Sales: Units sell $10 discount cards earning up to 50% commission ($5 per card). Risk-free program with unsold cards returnable.
4. Peanut Fundraiser (Whitley's): Fall fundraiser partnership with Whitley's Peanut Factory, a Virginia-based company since 1986, selling Virginia peanuts and nut confections.
5. Event Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships for events including Henry A. Harkey Memorial Golf Tournament, Sporting Clays Tournament, and Good Scout Award Luncheon.
6. Camp Fees: Summer camp fees at Camp Grimes (60+ merit badge opportunities) and Belk Scout Camp including Webelos Adventure Camp, Cub Scout Day Camp.
7. Scout Shop Sales: Uniform sales and merchandise through council Scout Shop.
8. Gift Planning/Endowment: Planned giving vehicles including IRA beneficiary designations, endowment gifts, James E. West Fellowship, and legacy gift planning.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Mecklenburg County Council delivers the Scouting America youth development program portfolio — Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Exploring, and Sea Scouts — to youth ages 5-20 across Mecklenburg County, NC. Programs are delivered through volunteer-led units organized into three districts and supported by residential and day camp experiences at Camp Grimes and Belk Scout Camp, along with adult-leader training (BALOO, OLS, Wood Badge, NYLT).

Product overview

Mecklenburg County Council Scouting America operates as a unified portfolio of youth development programs and camp facilities. The core offerings include five Scouting programs (Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Exploring, and Sea Scouts) serving youth ages 5-20, supported by two camp properties (Camp Grimes and Belk Scout Camp) offering summer resident camps, day camps, and specialized adventure programs like Webelos Adventure Camp. The organization provides adult leader training through programs including BALOO, Outdoor Leader Skills (OLS), Wood Badge, and NYLT. Fundraising programs (Trails End Popcorn, Camp Card Fundraiser, Whitley's Peanut Sale) support unit activities and camp attendance scholarships. The council also operates a Scout Shop for uniforms and supplies. All programs are coordinated through the Tentaroo-powered website for registration and communication.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Camp Grimes: A 1,100-acre overnight summer camp located in Nebo, North Carolina. Offers more than 60 merit badge opportunities and various outdoor activities.
• Belk Scout Camp

Products and services

• Cub Scouts (Ages 5-10) Family-oriented program introducing youth in grades K-5 to scouting through age-appropriate activities, outdoor adventures, and character development.
• Scouts BSA (Ages 11-17) Youth development program for boys and girls in grades 6-12 offering merit badges, camping, leadership training, and outdoor skills.
• Venturing (Ages 14-20, co-ed) Co-ed youth development program focused on high-adventure activities, career exploration, and leadership experiences for older youth.
• Exploring (Ages 10-20) Career exploration program providing students with opportunities to learn about specific career fields through hands-on experiences.
• Sea Scouts (Ages 14-20, co-ed) Co-ed maritime adventure program focusing on sailing, rowing, navigation, and nautical skills.
• Camp Grimes Residential summer camp located in Nebo, NC, on a 1,100-acre property offering over 60 merit badge opportunities, outdoor skills training, and traditional camp activities.
• Belk Scout Camp Day and resident camp facility serving Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA with various outdoor activities and programs.
• Webelos Adventure Camp Specialized camp experience for Webelos Scouts transitioning to Scouts BSA, featuring outdoor activities and adventure requirements.
• Cub Scout Day Camp Daytime camp program for Cub Scouts offering outdoor activities, skill-building, and scout-themed adventures during summer months.
• Wood Badge Advanced leadership training course for adult Scouters focusing on contemporary leadership skills.
• NYLT (National Youth Leadership Training) Youth leadership training course teaching practical leadership skills using the patrol method.
• BALOO Training Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation training providing foundational outdoor skills for Cub Scout leaders.
• Outdoor Leader Skills (OLS) Hands-on outdoor skills training for Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters covering camping, cooking, first aid, and leadership skills.
• Scout Shop Uniform and supplies shop serving scouts with uniforms, handbooks, and scouting merchandise.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves 6,000+ youth and adult volunteers annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Whitley's Peanut FactorycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFundraising partnership with Virginia-based company (since 1986) selling 'Home-Cooked' Virginia peanuts and nut confections. Scouts participate in 'Go Nuts for Scouting' fall fundraiser to raise funds for adventures and leadership experiences.
• Trail's End PopcorncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual popcorn campaign featuring Trail's End products. Units earn average commission of $4,600. Company provides app, sales training, and incentives.
• Meadow Wood FarmminorOthersEvent venue for 26th Annual Sporting Clays Tournament fundraiser.
• TPC Piper GlenminorOthersGolf tournament venue for Henry A. Harkey Memorial Golf Tournament.
• Quail Hollow ClubminorOthersVenue for Accounting & Services Breakfast 2026 fundraising event.
• Le Meridien Hotel (Uptown Charlotte)minorOthersVenue for 2026 Good Scout Award Luncheon.
• Stephen Gould CorporationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSales training partner for 2026 Popcorn Olympics at Belk Scout Camp, training scouts in goal setting and customer conversations.
• Camp Card Discount PartnerscoreGTM or Marketing Partner23 one-time use offers from Harris Teeter, Dick's Sporting Goods, Brixx Wood Fired Pizza, Dominos, Jesse Brown, Andy's Frozen Custard, Bass Pro Shop, Nothing But Noodles, Anne Springs Close Greenway, Papa Johns, Handel's Ice Cream. 17 reusable offers from Hawthorne's Pizza, Mr. Putty's Fun Park, Carowinds, Nothing Bundt Cakes, The Flying Biscuit, Beyond Amazing Donuts, Arby's, and others.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont: The regional Girl Scout council serving the Charlotte and western North Carolina area — the most direct peer given overlapping youth-development mission, age range served, volunteer-led troop structure, camp facilities, and cookie fundraising model.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Charlotte: Charlotte-based youth-development nonprofit serving school-age children and teens with programs in character, leadership, and outdoor/recreational activities — closely comparable in mission, geographic footprint, and reliance on local donor and corporate funding.
• YMCA of Greater Charlotte: Regional YMCA operating youth programs, summer camps, and outdoor education in the Charlotte market — directly comparable as a community-based youth enrichment provider with camp facilities, membership model, and corporate sponsorship pipelines.
• Central Piedmont Council, Scouting America: Neighboring Scouting America council covering the Gastonia/Concord/central NC region — directly comparable as a sibling local council under the same national Scouting America umbrella with similar unit, camp, and fundraising structures.
• 4-H (NC Cooperative Extension): National youth-development organization with North Carolina state programming focused on leadership, citizenship, and outdoor/STEM projects — closely comparable mission and target demographic, though funded through the land-grant university system rather than donations.

Regional players

• Palmetto Council, Scouting America: Scouting America council serving upstate South Carolina adjacent to the Charlotte market — comparable local council operating structure but in a different state, with overlapping camp facilities and fundraising programs.

Broad incumbents

• National Scouting America (Boy Scouts of America): The national parent organization — a broader incumbent that defines program curricula, branding, and standards consumed by all local councils including Mecklenburg; comparable as the umbrella entity but operates at a fundamentally different scale and scope.

Emerging players

• Camp Fire (formerly Camp Fire Girls): National co-ed youth-development organization offering camp and after-school programs — partially overlapping in youth enrichment and outdoor programming but with smaller current scale than scouting organizations.
• Adventure Scouts USA: An alternative scouting-style organization offering co-ed youth programs with a similar outdoor/adventure focus — competes for the same family demographic but at a much smaller scale than established Scouting America councils.

Others

• Boy Scouts of America Troop 30 (Charlotte): A representative individual troop within the council — included only to illustrate the unit-level delivery model; not a directly comparable enterprise peer but an ecosystem participant that depends on the council's support.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MeckBSA
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCL6yQ3sxub9t2fRHjicddBA
• Facebookfacebook.com/MeckBSA
• Instagraminstagram.com/mccscouting
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mccscouting

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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