Orange County Council Boy Scouts of America

What Orange County Council Boy Scouts of America does

Orange County Council Boy Scouts of America is a non-profit local council of the national Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts of America) organization, headquartered at 2953 Pullman Street in Santa Ana, California. The council serves youth across Orange County through five core programs: Cub Scouting (grades K-5), Scouts BSA (grades 6-12), Venturing, Sea Scouting, and Exploring, structured across at least nine named geographic districts including Canyons, El Camino Real, El Capitan, Golden West, Pacifica, Rancho San Joaquin, Saddleback, and Valencia. The council delivers programs through a network of chartered community organizations — churches, schools, and civic groups — that host local Packs, Troops, Crews, and Ships, with adult volunteers filling unit leadership roles and a professional staff of 51–100 employees providing council-level support. Facility assets include the Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center (archery, climbing, ropes, swimming) and the Schoepe Scout Ranch at Lost Valley, which anchor summer camp, day camp, and high-adventure program revenue.

Name

Orange County Council Boy Scouts of America

Legal name

Orange County Council Boy Scouts of America

Website

https://ocbsa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1910

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (7212), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

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)

Keywords

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

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Ana

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Membership Registration Fees: Annual membership dues collected by Scouting America national organization and distributed to local councils. First-year membership may be subsidized or complimentary for new scouts.
2. Unit Dues and Activity Fees: Individual packs, troops, crews, and ships collect dues from families and charge activity fees to fund local programming, meetings, and outings.
3. Summer Camp and Program Fees: Revenue from summer camp registrations, day camp programs, and specialty programs at council camps including Lost Valley Scout Camp and Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center.
4. Scout Shop Retail Sales: Sales of uniforms, insignia, handbooks, camping equipment, and Scouting merchandise through council Scout Shops.
5. Popcorn Fundraising: Council-wide popcorn sale program where units sell popcorn products to raise funds for activities and scholarships.
6. Event Sponsorships and Donations: Corporate and individual sponsorships for events like Scout-O-Rama, Scouting Clays, and the annual Good Scout Luncheon.
7. Annual Friends of Scouting Campaign: Annual fundraising campaign encouraging community members to support local Scouting programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Orange County Council delivers structured Scouting youth development programs across age groups (Cub Scouts K-5, Scouts BSA 6-12, Venturing and Sea Scouting 14-20, and Exploring career exploration), supported by adult and youth leadership training (Wood Badge, NYLT, University of Scouting) and outdoor programming at council camps (Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center and Lost Valley). It funds operations through membership and unit dues, an annual Friends of Scouting campaign, event sponsorships, popcorn fundraising, and Scout Shop retail sales of uniforms and equipment.

Product overview

Orange County Council Boy Scouts of America offers a portfolio of youth development programs including Cub Scouting (K-5), Scouts BSA (grades 6-12), Venturing, Sea Scouting, and Exploring. The organization provides complementary training programs including NYLT for youth leadership, Wood Badge for adult leaders, and University of Scouting for supplemental training across all program areas. Facilities include the Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center offering adventure activities like archery, climbing, and ropes courses, and Lost Valley for high adventure backpacking experiences. Digital resources include Scoutbook for advancement tracking and BeAScout for unit discovery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cub Scouting program Family-centered youth development program for children in Kindergarten through 5th grade (ages 5-10) offering age-appropriate activities, adventures, belt loops, and skill building delivered through dens and packs chartered to local community organizations.
• Scouts BSA program Youth program for grades 6-12 (ages 11-18) offering merit badges, rank advancement from Tenderfoot to Eagle Scout, troop-led outdoor activities, and high-adventure opportunities through single-gender troops for boys and girls.
• Venturing program Co-ed high-adventure program for youth ages 14-20 offering outdoor activities, leadership development, and career exploration opportunities through Venturing Crews.
• Sea Scouting program Program for youth ages 14-20 focusing on maritime skills including boating, sailing, kayaking, water safety, and naval tradition delivered through Sea Scout Ships.
• Exploring program Career exploration program for youth ages 14-20 offering hands-on experiences in professional fields including law enforcement and fire-rescue Exploring posts.
• National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) Six-day intensive leadership training course for youth ages 13-20 taught at Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center through troop and patrol outdoor settings.
• Wood Badge Premier advanced leadership training course for adult Scouters providing advanced leadership skills and concepts for volunteer adult leaders.
• University of Scouting Annual supplemental training event offering a wide variety of courses across all program areas for Scout leaders and Scouts, held at Santiago Canyon College.
• Summer camp at Schoepe Scout Ranch at Lost Valley Traditional summer camp and high-adventure base operated by the council offering backpacking, wilderness activities, and camping experiences for Scouts and Scouters.
• Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center (IROEC) programs Council-owned outdoor education facility offering archery, climbing, zip line, high and low ropes courses, swimming, and adventure activities for scouting units.
• Cub Scout Day Camp Summer day camp program offered in North, South, and Central Orange County locations providing outdoor activities and adventures for Cub Scouts.
• Scout Shop retail Retail sales of uniforms, insignia, handbooks, camping equipment, and Scouting merchandise through the council's Scout Shop at 2953 Pullman Street, Santa Ana, CA.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 400,000 pounds of food collected through Scouting for Food program
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Los Angeles Area Council, BSA: Another Southern California BSA local council operating the same national Scouting program portfolio across an even larger geography. Comparable as a regional peer with similar facilities, training programs, and community-based chartered organization model.
• Girl Scouts of Orange County: Direct peer organization serving Orange County youth through parallel scouting programs (K-12). Operates comparable membership, camp, retail, and volunteer-driven delivery model targeting the same families and chartered community organizations.
• YMCA of Orange County: Major regional youth and family services nonprofit offering after-school programs, summer camps, swim and adventure programming, and leadership development. Competes for the same family leisure time and summer camp spend in Orange County.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Orange County: Direct competitor in youth development serving Orange County youth with after-school programs, leadership development, and outdoor activities. Operates similar volunteer-supported, community-based, donation-and-fee-funded model targeting overlapping family demographics.
• Camp Fire Orange County: National youth development nonprofit (formerly Camp Fire Girls and Boys) offering comparable programs in character building, outdoor adventure, and youth leadership. Operates a similar chartered-organization and volunteer-led model.
• Long Beach Area Council, BSA: Neighboring local BSA council serving adjacent Southern California territory with the same Scouting America program portfolio (Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, camps, training). Closely comparable operating model and product offering.

Emerging players

• Adventure Kids Playcare: Southern California youth enrichment and care provider offering structured programs (after-school, camps, activities) that compete for family leisure and out-of-school time spend against traditional Scouting programming.

Broad incumbents

• 4-H Youth Development Program (UC ANR): National youth development program administered through the USDA and university cooperative extension system. Competes for the same youth development participation and volunteer base with STEM, agriculture, civic engagement, and outdoor programs.
• National Council, Scouting America: National Scouting America organization that charters, sets program policy for, and receives revenue share from local councils including Orange County Council. Operates shared digital platforms (my.scouting.org, Scoutbook, BeAScout) and national high-adventure bases.

Regional players

• Philmont Scout Ranch: National high-adventure Scouting America base in New Mexico serving Scouts nationwide. Comparable as a BSA-operated outdoor adventure facility generating program fee revenue, though at a national rather than local scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/ocboyscouts
• Instagraminstagram.com/ocscoutingamerica
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/orange-county-council-boy-scouts-of-america

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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