Cascade Pacific Council

What Cascade Pacific Council does

Cascade Pacific Council is a private, nonprofit regional council chartered under Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts of America), operating continuously for more than a century from its headquarters in Portland, Oregon. It delivers youth development programming to over 7,000 youth members across 19 counties in Northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington, organized through volunteer-led Packs, Troops, and districts (e.g., Spirit Lake, Rivers Edge) and supported by 101-250 professional staff. The core product portfolio comprises six Scouting America programs — Cub Scouts (grades K-5), Scouts BSA (ages 11-17), Venturing (ages 14-20), Sea Scouts, Exploring (ages 10-20), and the Order of the Arrow honor society — augmented by outdoor programs including summer camp, winter camp, weekend camping, 180-mile horse treks, national adventures, and facility rental at properties such as Camp Meriwether (celebrating its centennial in 2026). Training offerings include Wood Badge, National Youth Leadership Training, the University of Scouting (hosted at Mount Hood Community College), and the College of Youth Leadership.

The underlying technology stack is straightforward: a web-based platform with proprietary or branded member-facing tools — Merit Badge Manager for advancement tracking, Adventure Planner for unit activity scheduling, and online event registration via scoutingevent.com integration. No public API, mobile application, or AI/ML capability is disclosed. Marketing and community engagement are delivered through the CPC Scouting Expedition Podcast, organic social channels (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube), community events (Veterans Day parades, Easter Egg Hunts, Fishing Fun Day), and partnerships including the Portland Trail Blazers, Oregon Department of Forestry, Mount Hood Community College, American Legion, and SOLVE Oregon.

The business model is a nonprofit, multi-stream revenue structure typical of Scouting America councils: (a) national membership dues and unit fees set centrally by Scouting America (not individually disclosed locally); (b) donations, fundraising, endowment gifts, memorials, tributes, and planned giving, which are highlighted as a core revenue category; (c) sales through the council-operated Scout Shop for uniforms, gear, and merit badge materials; and (d) program revenue from camp registrations, adventure programs, facility rentals, and training events. Scholarships and financial assistance programs support need-based participation. Governance is provided by the local volunteer Key 3 (Andrew Danner, Kathleen Jordan, Gary Carroll) and the national Scouting America parent organization, with no private-equity, venture-capital, or public ownership involvement.

Name

Cascade Pacific Council

Legal name

Cascade Pacific Council, Scouting America

Website

https://cpcbsa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1910

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Cascade Pacific Council is a nonprofit Scouting America chartered council serving 7,000+ youth across 19 counties in NW Oregon and SW Washington through Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Sea Scouts, Exploring, and Order of the Arrow programs, outdoor adventures, and volunteer-led units.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Group Camping & Scout Camps (THAGAOAI)

Keywords

• Youth scouting programs
• Outdoor adventure camps
• Leadership development training
• Nonprofit youth services
• Camping and recreation

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: Donations, endowment gifts, memorials, tributes, and planned giving programs to support council operations and scholarships
2. Scout Shop Sales: Sales of scouting supplies, uniforms, and merchandise through the on-site Scout Shop

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cascade Pacific Council is a chartered regional council of Scouting America that delivers youth development programming, camp operations, and adult leader training across 19 counties in northwest Oregon and southwest Washington. The council operates age-tiered Scouting programs (Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Sea Scouts, Exploring), a portfolio of resident and weekend camps, multi-day horse trek adventures, national high-adventure trips, and a suite of adult training courses including Wood Badge, NYLT, University of Scouting, and College of Youth Leadership. The council also runs a Scout Shop retail service and provides financial assistance scholarships to broaden access.

Product overview

Cascade Pacific Council offers a comprehensive youth development portfolio through Scouting America programs. The core consists of five main programs: Cub Scouts (grades K-5), Scouts BSA (ages 11-17), Venturing (ages 14-20), Sea Scouts, and Exploring (ages 10-20), supplemented by the Order of the Arrow honor society. The council operates multiple outdoor programs including Summer Camp, Winter Camp, Weekend Camping, Horse Adventures, National Adventures, and Facility Rentals at properties like Camp Meriwether (celebrating its centennial in 2026). Digital offerings include Merit Badge Manager for tracking badge progress, Adventure Planner for unit activity planning, and the CPC Scouting Expedition Podcast for news and updates. Training programs encompass Wood Badge, National Youth Leadership Training, University of Scouting with dozens of courses, and College of Youth Leadership. Financial support services include scholarships and financial assistance. The council serves over 7,000 youth across 19 counties in NW Oregon and SW Washington.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Wauna La-Mon'tay Lodge: National honor society of the Order of the Arrow within the council

Products and services

• Cub Scouts Family-oriented Scouting program for youth in kindergarten through fifth grade, organized into packs with den- and pack-level activities focused on character, citizenship, and personal fitness.
• Scouts BSA Traditional Boy Scout program for youth 11 through 17, organized into troops and focused on rank advancement, merit badges, leadership, and outdoor experiences.
• Venturing Co-ed Scouting program for young adults aged 14–20 emphasizing adventure, leadership, and personal growth through high-adventure activities and crew-based projects.
• Sea Scouts Maritime-focused Scouting program for young adults aged 14–20 centered on seamanship, nautical skills, and ship-based activities.
• Exploring Career- and life-skill-focused program for youth ages 10–20 that connects them with professionals in fields such as law enforcement, fire and EMS, aviation, and STEM through club-based experiential learning.
• Summer Camp Multi-day resident camp program offered at council-owned camp properties for Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA members during summer months, featuring merit badge instruction, aquatics, shooting sports, and outdoor adventure.
• Winter Camp Cold-weather resident camp program offered at council camp properties during winter months.
• Weekend Camping Short-stay weekend camping experiences hosted at council camp properties for troops, packs, and families.
• Horse Adventures Multi-day equestrian trek program — including the council's signature 180-mile horse trek — for Scouts and Venturers using horseback travel through backcountry terrain.
• National Adventures Council-organized high-adventure trips to national Scouting destinations, including backcountry and expedition-style programs.
• Wood Badge Advanced two-weekend adult leader training course for Cub Scout, Scouts BSA, and Venturing leaders, focused on leadership skills and Scouting methods.
• National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) Week-long youth leadership development course for Scouts BSA members and Venturers, centered on team building, communication, and project planning.
• University of Scouting Annual one-day adult training event offering a broad catalog of elective classes for Scouters, led by a Council Chancellor.
• College of Youth Leadership Advanced training track for youth leaders within the council's adult and youth leadership curriculum.
• Scout Shop Council-operated retail store selling uniforms, handbooks, insignia, camping gear, and Scouting-branded merchandise.
• Financial Assistance and Scholarships Council-administered financial aid program that provides membership fees, uniforms, and camp fees assistance to remove cost barriers for participating youth.
• Facility Rental Rental of council camp properties and facilities to outside groups during available dates.

Quantifiable outcome

• Research proves benefits of becoming an Eagle Scout (referenced from Scouting America research)

Named customers2 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered notable, core and minor.

• Portland Trail BlazersnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership for Scouting America Night at the Moda Center on March 29, 2026. Includes ticket package with Trail Blazers Scout Patch, early warmup access, and post-game free throw opportunity on the court.
• Oregon Department of ForestrynotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosted Wildland Fire Management Merit Badge Test Lab for Scouts, demonstrating commitment to environmental education and outdoor safety.
• Mount Hood Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for University of Scouting and College of Youth Leadership training events, providing facilities for adult and youth leadership development programs.
• American LegionnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerTroop 240 and Hillsboro Post No. 6 American Legion co-hosted community event honoring 250 years of Naval excellence with 80+ attendees including Scouts, veterans, and Sea Scouts.
• SOLVE OregonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity service partnership for environmental cleanup and service projects through Scouting for Food – Walk & Knock initiative.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• SOLVE Oregon: Oregon-based nonprofit organizing volunteer environmental stewardship events. Already a CPC partner through the Scouting for Food – Walk & Knock initiative; included as an adjacent ecosystem participant that overlaps on community-service programming rather than as a direct competitor.
• Mount Hood Community College: Higher-education partner that hosts CPC's University of Scouting and College of Youth Leadership training events. An ecosystem enabler rather than a competitor; included because the institutional relationship is a recurring operational dependency for the council's adult training pipeline.

Direct peers

• Boys & Girls Clubs of Portland Metro: Regional affiliate of Boys & Girls Clubs of America serving youth across the Portland metropolitan area with after-school, summer, and character-development programming. Competes for the same family demographic and the same volunteer and donor pools within the CPC service area.
• YMCA of Columbia-Willamette: Regional YMCA serving the Portland metro with youth programs including summer camps, swim, sports leagues, and leadership development. Overlaps directly with CPC on summer-camp registrations and youth character/leadership programming for the same family segments.
• Camp Fire Columbia: Regional Camp Fire council delivering youth development through outdoor programming, summer camps, and teen leadership tracks in Oregon and SW Washington. Closely comparable nonprofit youth-development model with similar volunteer-driven, camp-anchored structure.
• Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington: Direct counterpart serving girl youth in the same 19-county territory. Sells an analogous mix of troop-based membership, outdoor camps, cookie-driven fundraising, leadership badges, and volunteer-led programming, competing head-to-head for family registrations.
• Pacific Harbors Council, Scouting America: Adjacent BSA council covering western Washington including the greater Tacoma/Olympia area. Delivers the identical national Scouting program portfolio and competes with Cascade Pacific Council for families in the SW Washington portion of CPC's footprint.
• Crater Lake Council, Scouting America: Sibling BSA council serving southern Oregon under the same Scouting America charter. Operates the same Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Sea Scouts, Exploring, and Order of the Arrow programs with overlapping outdoor camp offerings, making it the most directly comparable peer in geography and product mix.

Broad incumbents

• Scouting America (National Organization): National parent organization that charters Cascade Pacific Council and sets national program, pricing, brand, and policy frameworks. Not a competitor in the local market but the defining incumbent whose national-level decisions directly shape CPC's operating environment.

Emerging players

• Outward Bound Pacific Northwest: Outdoor adventure-based youth development provider offering high-adventure expeditions, leadership courses, and wilderness programming in the Pacific Northwest. Competes with CPC's horse treks and high-adventure camps for families seeking premium outdoor experiences.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtiktok.com/@cpcscouting
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@cpcbsascouts
• Facebookfacebook.com/cpcscouting
• Instagraminstagram.com/cpcscouting
• TikToktiktok.com/@cpcscouting

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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