Outdoor Service Guides

What Outdoor Service Guides does

Outdoor Service Guides (OSG) is a U.S. registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that delivers youth scouting programs across five age-differentiated sections — Chipmunks (ages 2-4), Otters (ages 5-7), Timberwolves (ages 8-10), Pathfinders (ages 11-17), and Rovers (adults) — plus a Lone Scouts option for participants without access to a local group. The organization serves families seeking outdoor activity, leadership development, and community engagement for children as young as two through adulthood, with an explicit inclusive scouting positioning publicly articulated in February 2026 in contrast to Scouting America's recent federal memorandum of understanding.

OSG distributes its programs through a federated nationwide network of volunteer-led local groups overseen by Regional Commissioners, supplemented by a Start A Group toolkit for new geographies and a Lone Scouts channel for distance participants. The technology layer is a web-based platform with a member Dashboard providing access to program resources, announcements, and training materials; no AI/ML capabilities or proprietary technical moats are described. The organization also operates accessible and adaptive scouting resources and an associated Quartermaster Store (osg-qm.org) for merchandise.

The business model is donation- and dues-based rather than fee-for-service: OSG does not publish pricing, relies on tax-deductible contributions enabled by its 501(c)(3) status, and is operated by a staff of approximately 6 employees. Strategic signals include a December 2025 disaster relief effort for Sri Lankan Scouts (signaling international humanitarian engagement), appointment of new board members, launch of 2026 Training Opportunities, and ongoing federation expansion via new local groups. The organization's growth trajectory and revenue scale are not disclosed.

Name

Outdoor Service Guides

Legal name

Outdoor Service Guides

Website

https://bpsa-us.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Outdoor Service Guides is a U.S. 501(c)(3) non-profit youth scouting organization offering age-based programs from ages 2 through adulthood and a Lone Scouts option for remote participants, funded by donations and membership dues.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAGAOAI

Group Camping & Scout Camps

Travel & Hospitality/Lodging & Accommodation/Camping & Glamping Facilities

Keywords

• Youth scouting programs
• Leadership development
• Outdoor education
• Community building
• Badge-based learning

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Outdoor Service Guides delivers age-segmented scouting programs that combine outdoor activities, leadership development, and community service for participants from age 2 through adulthood. Programs are delivered through a nationwide network of volunteer-led local groups overseen by Regional Commissioners, with a Lone Scouts option for participants without a nearby group and an online Dashboard for member resources.

Product overview

Outdoor Service Guides is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization offering youth scouting programs and leadership enrichment opportunities across multiple age-based sections. The organization operates a portfolio of age-differentiated programs (Chipmunks for ages 2-4, Otters for ages 5-7, Timberwolves for ages 8-10, Pathfinders for ages 11-17, and Rovers for adults), along with a Lone Scouts remote participation option. Members can access resources and program tools through an online Dashboard. OSG also provides resources including training materials, policies and guidelines, and accessible/adaptive scouting support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Chipmunks Program Youth scouting program for children ages 2 to 4, featuring games, outdoor exploration, and teamwork activities in a fun, engaging environment.
• Otters Program Youth scouting program for children ages 5 to 7, focusing on nature observation, world exploration, and foundational scouting skills.
• Timberwolves Program Youth scouting program for children ages 8 to 10, emphasizing self-care, pack responsibility, and exploration of new interests through daily adventures.
• Pathfinders Program Youth scouting program for guides ages 11 to 17, offering leadership development, independent adventures, and adolescent navigation support with peer groups.
• Rovers Program Adult scouting program where adults can earn badges, engage in self-challenge, self-discovery, and community service.
• Lone Scouts Program Remote scouting program for individuals who do not have access to a local OSG group but wish to participate in scouting activities.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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