Baltimore Area Council, Boy Scouts of America

What Baltimore Area Council, Boy Scouts of America does

Baltimore Area Council (BAC) is a Maryland-incorporated 501(c)(3) nonprofit and one of more than 200 local councils operating under Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts of America, founded 1910). It delivers youth-development programs across the Baltimore metropolitan area organized into seven districts: Carroll, Fort McHenry, Gunpowder Falls, Harford, National Pike, and River Hawk. Programs are age-graded — Cub Scouts (kindergarten through fifth grade), Scouts BSA (ages 11-17), and Senior Youth Programs including Venturing, Sea Scouts, and Exploring — and are administered through volunteer adult leaders hosted by chartered community organizations (churches, schools, civic groups). Ownership structure consists of wholly-owned operating units: the Schapiro Service Center headquarters (701 Wyman Park Drive, Baltimore), the Broad Creek Memorial Scout Reservation camping facility in Whiteford, MD, and two retail Scout Shops (Baltimore, Hanover). Insurance is provided through Ace American Insurance Company (Policy PTP N00327402, January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026); leadership includes named contacts such as David Triplett, Chris Wetzel, Denise Shoemaker, Katie Armstrong, and a network of district advancement chairs.

Revenue mechanics are diversified across five streams: (1) annual membership fees of $85 to National BSA plus $75 to Baltimore Area Council for each youth, totaling $160 per youth per year, plus a $6 annual adult insurance fee and optional $15 Scout Life magazine subscription; (2) donations through an Annual Appeal, a named Capital Campaign called Diamond, Memorial Tributes, and unit-driven popcorn sales; (3) special-event fundraising including the Distinguished Citizen Award, Gathering of Eagles, Golf Tournament, Sporting Clays Classic, and Health Leadership Services Awards; (4) retail Scout Shop sales of uniforms, badges, and camping supplies; and (5) camp and program fees from Broad Creek Memorial Scout Reservation summer camp, day camps, and weekend rentals. The stated annual cost to support a quality Scouting program exceeds $250 per youth, indicating membership fees alone do not cover program cost and that donations and fundraising must cross-subsidize operations. Auxiliary fee-based services include training courses (Wood Badge, NYLT, EaglesNest, Brownsea, Wilderness and Remote First Aid, Aquatics, Outdoor Ethics), Eagle Scout advancement support, the Schenerman Memorial Eagle Scout Fund (up to $500 per candidate), and Special Needs Scouting accommodations. GTM motion is community-led: school outreach, chartered organization partnerships, online registration via my.scouting.org, and grassroots recruitment supported by a documented unit-level Outreach Playbook with Canva templates. Headcount is reported at 11-50 employees; revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Baltimore Area Council, Boy Scouts of America

Legal name

Baltimore Area Council, Boy Scouts of America

Website

https://baltimorebsa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1910

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Baltimore Area Council is a nonprofit local council of Scouting America that delivers age-graded youth development programs (Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Sea Scouts, Exploring) across the Baltimore metro area, funded by membership fees, donations, fundraising events, retail Scout Shops, and Broad Creek Memorial Scout Reservation camping operations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (72121), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Group Camping & Scout Camps (THAGAOAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Educational Adventure Programs (Outdoor Education, Skill Development) (THAAAAAO), Multi-Activity Enrichment Camps (Academic + Arts + Sports) (EDAMALAA)

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• Scouting programs
• Outdoor education
• Leadership training
• Camping services

Headquarters

HQ city

Baltimore

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees collected from youth and adult members. National BSA membership fee of $85 and Baltimore Area Council membership fee of $75 for youth. Adults pay $6 annual insurance fee. Total youth membership cost is $160 annually.
2. Donations and Fundraising: Charitable donations through Annual Appeal campaign, Capital Campaign, Memorial Tributes, and special events including Distinguished Citizen Award, Gathering of Eagles, Golf Tournament, and Sporting Clays Classic.
3. Scout Shop Sales: Retail sales of uniforms, badges, camping supplies, and Scouting merchandise through two physical Scout Shops locations.
4. Camp Programs: Fees for Broad Creek Memorial Scout Reservation summer camp, day camps, and camping programs. Includes camperships (financial aid) available.
5. Popcorn Sales: Council popcorn fundraiser where units sell popcorn products to fund activities and programs.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Baltimore Area Council delivers the full portfolio of Scouting America youth development programs across age tiers (Cub Scouts for grades K-5, Scouts BSA for ages 11-17, and senior programs Venturing, Sea Scouts, and Exploring for ages 14-20), supported by leadership and outdoor training, Eagle Scout advancement services, Special Needs Scouting accommodations, retail Scout Shops, and a council-owned summer camp at Broad Creek Memorial Scout Reservation. Membership includes accident/sickness insurance and access to seven geographic districts across the Baltimore metropolitan area.

Product overview

Baltimore Area Council, Boy Scouts of America operates as a local council of the national BSA organization, providing youth development programs and services to the Baltimore metropolitan area. The council delivers a portfolio of interconnected programs spanning Cub Scouts (grades K-5), Scouts BSA (ages 11-17), and Senior Youth Programs (Venturing, Sea Scouts, Exploring), supported by camping facilities (Broad Creek Memorial Scout Reservation), training programs (Wood Badge, NYLT, wilderness first aid), retail Scout Shops, insurance services, Eagle Scout advancement support, and Special Needs Scouting accommodations. The organization functions as a nonprofit delivering Scouting programs rather than a technology product company, with no public API or software integrations offered.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Broad Creek Memorial Scout Reservation: Council-owned camping facility providing summer camp and year-round programming for Scouts

Quantifiable outcome

• Youth develop character, citizenship, and leadership skills through experiential learning

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Broad Creek Memorial Scout ReservationcoreOthersCouncil-owned camping facility operated as part of Baltimore Area Council operations. Provides year-round camping programming, summer camp, and rental opportunities for Scouting units.
• Order of the Arrow (Nentico Lodge)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational honor society for BSA recognizing campers who exemplify the Scout Oath and Law. Nentico Lodge serves Baltimore Area Council with camping honor programs and service projects.
• Chartered OrganizationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organizations including churches, schools, and civic groups that sponsor and host Scouting units. These organizations provide meeting space, adult leadership, and youth participants.
• National Boy Scouts of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational umbrella organization providing program standards, training resources, insurance, advancement guidelines, and national events including Jamborees.
• Philmont Scout RanchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBSA high-adventure base in New Mexico. Council sponsors annual contingent trips for older Scouts to participate in backcountry trekking experiences.
• Ace American Insurance CompanycoreOthersProvides accident and sickness insurance coverage for council members. Policy Number PTP N00327402, effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• 4-H (National 4-H Council): Youth development organization delivered through Cooperative Extension offices providing leadership, citizenship, and outdoor programs for ages 5-19. Comparable mission, age range, and volunteer-driven delivery model.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National youth development nonprofit providing after-school and summer programming for school-age youth through local affiliate clubs. Directly comparable mission and member-based nonprofit model serving the same demographic.
• Girl Scouts of the USA: National youth organization operating through local councils delivering badge-based programming, outdoor adventure, and leadership development for girls — the closest functional equivalent to BSA at the council level.
• Camp Fire (formerly Camp Fire Boys and Girls): National youth development nonprofit focused on outdoor programming, camping, and youth-led activities across elementary through high school ages — closest direct peer in terms of camping-centric delivery.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of America: Youth mentoring nonprofit pairing adult volunteers with young people across the country — comparable local-affiliate delivery model and volunteer-dependent operations for character development outcomes.
• Police Athletic League: Youth development nonprofit offering athletic, educational, and leadership programs through local affiliates in underserved communities — comparable youth programming, volunteer-led units, and nonprofit funding model.

Others

• American Camp Association: Industry association accrediting summer camps and providing standards, training, and advocacy — comparable because the Council operates accredited camp facilities (Broad Creek) and depends on similar safety/training frameworks.

Broad incumbents

• YMCA of the USA: Large established youth and family services organization offering day camps, overnight camps, sports, and leadership programs through local branches. Comparable youth programming and camp-based revenue lines, though broader in scope.
• Boy Scouts of America (Scouting America): National umbrella organization governing all local councils including the subject company — comparable program standards, insurance, training infrastructure, and national event portfolio (Jamborees, Philmont).

Emerging players

• Trail Life USA: Alternative scouting organization formed in 2013 that provides outdoor adventure, character development, and rank advancement — overlapping mission with BSA but serving a different faith- and family-oriented demographic.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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