Cape Fear Council, Scouting America

What Cape Fear Council, Scouting America does

Cape Fear Council, Scouting America is a regional 501(c)(3) nonprofit council affiliated with the national Scouting America organization, headquartered in Wilmington, North Carolina. It serves youth ages 5 to 21 across the Cape Fear region of southeastern North Carolina, organized into three geographic districts (Coastal, Lakes, and Lumber River). The council delivers structured youth development programs including Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Sea Scouts, Exploring, the Order of the Arrow honor society, and the ScoutReach outreach initiative for underserved communities. It operates two primary camp facilities — Camp Bowers (summer camp) and Camp McNeill (year-round camping) — along with Cub Camp and year-round outdoor programming.

The council's revenue model is diversified across membership dues and registration fees, product sales (including Camp Cards and the Nuts and Stuff fundraiser), individual and corporate donations/sponsorships, retail through the Scout Shop, and signature fundraising events such as the River Landing Golf Tournament, Ron Carroll Memorial Golf Tournament, and Sporting Clays. Programs are delivered through a network of local units (packs, troops, crews) chartered to community organizations such as schools, churches, and civic groups, supported by trained adult volunteers and a 13-person professional staff. The organization rebranded from Boy Scouts of America to Scouting America in 2024 as part of a national rebranding.

The council operates a community-led go-to-market motion, reaching prospective members through school partnerships, community events, word-of-mouth referrals, the national "Be A Scout" portal, the council website, and its Facebook page. Additional outreach is conducted through the "The Tide" email newsletter and recurring fundraising events that double as community engagement channels. There is no disclosed technology stack, proprietary software, or AI/ML capability; the organization functions as a traditional, in-person program delivery nonprofit.

Name

Cape Fear Council, Scouting America

Legal name

Scouting America Cape Fear Council

Website

https://capefearcouncilbsa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cape Fear Council, Scouting America is a regional nonprofit council in Wilmington, NC, delivering youth development programs (Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Sea Scouts, Exploring) across three districts in southeastern North Carolina, supported by two camp facilities, fundraising events, and a volunteer-led unit network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (72121)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAGAOAI

Group Camping & Scout Camps

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

SECONDARYEDAMALAA

Multi-Activity Enrichment Camps (Academic + Arts + Sports)

Education/Supplemental & Enrichment Programs (Arts, STEM, Language)/Summer & Holiday Enrichment Camps (Multi-Activity, Academic)

SECONDARYMPAKAJAA

Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Sports Camps, Academies & Training Centers

SECONDARYTHAAAKAM

Adventure Multi-Sport Camps & Skills Academies

Travel & Hospitality/Adventure, Amusement Parks & Ecotourism/Adventure Sports & Activity Centers (Paragliding, Skydiving, Surf Schools)

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• Scouting programs
• Youth camping facilities
• Volunteer training programs
• Community fundraising events

Headquarters

HQ city

Wilmington

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, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues and Registration Fees: Revenue from annual membership dues for Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, and other programs. Registration fees support national Scouting America operations and local council programs.
2. Product Sales and Fundraising: The council conducts product sales programs including Camp Card sales and Nuts and Stuff fundraiser. Units within the council also conduct their own fundraisers through the Unit Fundraisers program.
3. Donations and Sponsorship: Individual donations and corporate sponsorships support scouting programs. The council offers sponsorship opportunities to businesses to support the scouting movement in Cape Fear region.
4. Event-Based Fundraising: Annual fundraising events including River Landing Golf Tournament, Ron Carroll Memorial Golf Tournament, and Sporting Clays events generate revenue for council programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cape Fear Council, Scouting America is a regional nonprofit council that delivers youth development programs (Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing/Sea Scouts/Exploring, Order of the Arrow, and ScoutReach) and associated camp facilities (Camp Bowers, Camp McNeill, Cub Camp, Year-Round Camping) to youth and families in southeastern North Carolina. The council also operates a Scout Shop retail outlet, conducts volunteer training programs, and runs fundraising initiatives (Camp Cards, Nuts and Stuff product sales, golf tournaments, and sporting clays events) to support scouting operations across three districts.

Product overview

Cape Fear Council, Scouting America operates as a non-profit youth development organization providing a comprehensive portfolio of scouting programs and services. The offering consists of core youth development programs (Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing/Sea Scouts/Exploring, ScoutReach, Order of the Arrow), supported by two primary camp facilities (Camp Bowers and Camp McNeill) plus year-round camping options and Cub Camp. The council is organized into three geographic districts (Coastal, Lakes, Lumber River) and generates funding through product sales (Nuts and Stuff fundraisers, Camp Cards), retail (Scout Shop), and signature fundraising events (Ron Carroll Memorial Golf Tournament, River Landing Golf Tournament, Sporting Clays). Additional services include scholarships and camperships, training programs, advancement resources, and THE TIDE newsletter. The organization does not operate as a software or technology product company, but rather as a traditional scouting council delivering in-person programs and services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Tide: The council's newsletter and communications publication.

Products and services

• Cub Scouts Youth development program for children in kindergarten through 5th grade (ages 5-10), focusing on character development, leadership skills, and outdoor activities through age-appropriate adventures and the Cub Scout advancement trail.
• Scouts BSA Program for youth ages 11-17 offering merit badges, outdoor adventures, and leadership development culminating in the Eagle Scout rank, the highest advancement rank in Scouting America.
• Venturing - Sea Scouts - Exploring Career-focused adventure programs for young adults ages 14-20 (or finished 8th grade) including high-adventure outdoor activities, nautical skills through Sea Scouts, and career exploration through the Exploring program.
• Order of the Arrow Scouting America's national honor society for recognizing campers who exemplify the Scout Oath and Law, providing service and leadership opportunities for older Scouts.
• ScoutReach Scouting program designed to bring the benefits of Scouting to underserved communities and youth who might otherwise not have access to traditional scouting units.
• Camp Bowers The council's primary summer camp offering four weeks of adventure, friendship, and discovery from June 21 through July 18, providing merit badge opportunities and outdoor programming for Scouts.
• Camp McNeill A year-round camping facility operated by the council providing additional outdoor adventure opportunities for Scouts beyond the summer camp season.
• Cub Camp Summer camping program specifically designed for Cub Scouts, providing age-appropriate outdoor experiences and adventures.
• Year-Round Camping Camping programs and facilities available throughout the year, complementing the summer camp experience with seasonal outdoor opportunities.
• Scout Shop Retail store offering scouting supplies, uniforms, handbooks, and other materials needed for scouting activities and advancement.
• Camp Cards Annual fundraising program where Scouts can earn their way to camp adventures while raising money to power their unit's programs through camp card sales.
• Unit Fundraisers (Nuts and Stuff) Product sales programs that allow scouting units to raise funds for their activities and programs through organized sales initiatives, including the Nuts and Stuff campaign.
• Training Programs Adult volunteer training programs providing certification and skill development for scout leaders, den leaders, committee members, and other volunteers.
• Scholarships & Camperships Financial aid programs supporting Scouts with scholarships for higher education and camperships to attend summer camp at Cape Fear Council camp facilities.
• Advancement and Recognition Resources and support for scout advancement tracking, merit badge counseling, rank progression, and recognition programs including Eagle Scout preparation.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• North Carolina 4-H (NC State Extension): Statewide youth development program affiliated with NC State and land-grant university system. Competes for the same youth member pool with a parallel club/camp model, and for the same public and foundation funding sources.
• Scouting America (National Organization): The national parent organization governing all regional councils including Cape Fear. Sets program standards, branding, and national fee structures; effectively a franchisor relationship to the local council.
• YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina: Regional YMCA chapter providing youth programming, summer camp, and membership-based recreation. Operates a broader portfolio (fitness, swim, childcare) but competes directly for youth program participation and summer camp enrollment in Cape Fear.

Direct peers

• Camp Rockmont: Established summer camp in Black Mountain, NC offering multi-activity youth programming. Comparable business model (week-long residential summer camp, multi-age cohorts) to Camp Bowers and Camp McNeill.
• Boys & Girls Club of Southeastern North Carolina: Regional youth development nonprofit serving overlapping Cape Fear communities. Competes for parent/youth mindshare, after-school programming time, and corporate donor dollars within the same geography.
• Mecklenburg County Council, Scouting America: Sibling Scouting America council serving the Charlotte metro. Same national affiliation, same program suite, similar event-based fundraising approach, comparable member demographics in the Southeast.
• Camp Bowers (in-region competitors: Camp Kirkwood, Camp Catfish): Other scout- and youth-oriented resident summer camps in the Carolinas. Directly compete with Camp Bowers for week-long summer camp enrollment and merit badge programming.
• Central North Carolina Council, Scouting America: Another Scouting America regional council serving a different North Carolina geography with the same Cub Scouts/Scouts BSA/Venturing program portfolio. Directly comparable on business model, revenue mix, camp operations, and volunteer-led delivery.
• Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines: The Girl Scouts regional council serving overlapping North Carolina geography. Directly competes for the same youth member families, runs a comparable cookie-based fundraising model, and operates camp facilities — the closest functional peer to Cape Fear Council.

Regional players

• Coastal Conservation Association North Carolina: Regional outdoor/conservation-oriented nonprofit operating in coastal North Carolina. Competes for outdoor-oriented youth engagement and for fishing/outdoor-related sponsorship dollars in the same geographic footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/capefearcouncil
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/capefearcouncilboyscoutsofamerica

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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