Scouting America, Montana Council

What Scouting America, Montana Council does

Scouting America, Montana Council is a regional nonprofit council of the national Scouting America organization (rebranded from Boy Scouts of America in 2025) that delivers youth development programming across the state of Montana. The council serves youth from kindergarten through age 20 through five core program tracks: Cub Scouts (grades K-5), Scouts BSA (ages 11-17), Venturing (co-ed 14-20), Sea Scouts (co-ed 14-20), and Exploring (co-ed 10-20). Programming emphasizes character development, leadership, citizenship, personal fitness, and outdoor adventure, with the Montana geography providing differentiated access to wilderness areas, rivers, and mountain ranges.

The council operates five camp facilities (Melita Island, K-M Scout Ranch, MT High Adventure Base, Grizzly Base, and Arcola) offering day camps and multi-day overnight backpacking trips, supplemented by an adult-leader training curriculum (Basic Training, Wood Badge, NYLT, Powder Horn, Youth Protection Training) and recurring events including the Annual Convention, Montana International Scout Expo, Montana Blend, Montana Classic Golf Tournament, Pinewood Derby, and Photo Contest. Operations are organized through 12 named geographic districts and rely on a chartered-organization model in which schools, religious institutions, and community groups host local units.

Revenue is generated through three principal streams: recurring annual membership fees, charitable donations from individuals/corporations/foundations, and an annual popcorn fundraiser. Distribution is community-led via chartered organizations, local units (packs, troops, crews, ships, posts), and the national self-serve enrollment portal (beascout.scouting.org). Marketing leverages organic social media (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Pinterest), a content website, email newsletters, and event-based outreach. The organization has no proprietary technology platform and no disclosed revenue figures.

Name

Scouting America, Montana Council

Legal name

Scouting America

Website

https://montanabsa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2025

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Scouting America, Montana Council is a regional nonprofit that delivers youth development programs (Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Sea Scouts, Exploring) for K-20 across Montana via 12 districts and 5 camps, funded by membership fees, donations, and a popcorn fundraiser.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Programs

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Group Camping & Scout Camps (THAGAOAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Multi-Activity Enrichment Camps (Academic + Arts + Sports) (EDAMALAA), Outdoor & Wilderness Education Schools (Field-Based Learning) (THAAAOAA), Family & Recreation Campgrounds (Amenities/Activities Focus) (THAMAJAJ)

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• Scouting activities
• Outdoor adventure education
• Summer camp programs
• Volunteer-led programs

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees for youth and adult participants in Scouting programs including Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Sea Scouts, and Exploring.
2. Donations and Support: Charitable donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations to support Scouting programs and camps.
3. Popcorn Sales: Annual popcorn fundraiser where units sell popcorn products to raise funds for scouting activities and programming.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Scouting America, Montana Council is a regional nonprofit youth development organization chartered under Scouting America. It delivers age-tiered scouting programs (Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Sea Scouts, and Exploring) and operates five camp facilities across Montana, including Melita Island, K-M Scout Ranch, Montana High Adventure Base, Grizzly Base, and Arcola.

Product overview

Scouting America, Montana Council operates as a youth development organization offering a multi-tiered program portfolio centered on five core programs (Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Sea Scouts, and Exploring) serving youth from grades K-5 through age 20. The council supplements these programs with five camp facilities (Melita Island, K-M Scout Ranch, MT High Adventure Base, Grizzly Base, and Arcola) offering day camps and multi-day overnight backpacking trips. Additional offerings include adult leadership training programs (Basic Training, Wood Badge, NYLT, Powder Horn, Youth Protection), annual events (Annual Convention, Montana International Scout Expo, Montana Blend, Pinewood Derby, Photo Contest), and fundraising/merchandise programs (Popcorn Fundraiser, Collectible Patches). The overall portfolio functions as a unified youth development ecosystem rather than discrete products, with programs designed to scaffold skill development from childhood through young adulthood.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cub Scouts

Segments2 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• National GuardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the National Guard for youth engagement activities, including programs to surprise and honor youth members with special experiences such as flights.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Camp Fire: A national youth development organization offering co-ed programs spanning K-12 with outdoor and camp-based experiences. Directly comparable as a co-ed scouting alternative with similar age progression and camp infrastructure.
• Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming: The most direct peer — a regional Girl Scouts council serving Montana and Wyoming with girl-only youth development programs including camping, outdoor adventure, and leadership. Competes directly for the same family/youth audience and chartered organizations in the same geography.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Montana: Operates multiple club locations across Montana serving youth with character-building, leadership, and outdoor programming. Comparable as a regional youth development organization competing for the same donor and volunteer base in Montana.
• Montana 4-H (Montana State University Extension): The Montana branch of the national 4-H youth development program, operated through Montana State University Extension. Directly comparable in offering structured youth programs, camping, and leadership development across Montana's rural and urban communities.

Emerging players

• National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS): A wilderness education provider headquartered in Lander, Wyoming offering multi-day backcountry expeditions and outdoor leadership training for youth and adults. Comparable in Montana-region wilderness programming overlap, though serves an older, fee-paying student demographic.
• Adventure Scouts USA: A smaller, alternative scouting organization offering co-ed scouting programs including camping and outdoor activities. Comparable as a competing scouting-style program targeting youth seeking an alternative to traditional BSA-style scouting.
• Outward Bound USA: A national experiential education organization offering wilderness expeditions and character-development programs for youth, including courses in the Mountain West. Comparable in outdoor adventure/leadership positioning but focused on short-course expedition experiences rather than multi-year scouting.

Broad incumbents

• Scouting America (National Organization): The national parent organization of which the Montana Council is a regional component. Comparable as the governing body with overlapping program standards, brand, and infrastructure, though the Montana Council operates as a regional constituent rather than a competitor.
• Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) of Montana: A broader, established youth and family services organization operating camp and youth development programs across Montana and nationally. Comparable member-based youth services model but with a broader wellness/community portfolio rather than scouting specifically.

Others

• American Camp Association (ACA): The national accrediting body for organized camps in the U.S. Not a direct competitor but the governing industry association whose accreditation standards shape the Montana Council's five camp facilities and peer camp programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MontanaCouncil
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCE5vWkskSoB_LXHUiZyRdAw
• Facebookfacebook.com/301404290246
• Instagraminstagram.com/montanacouncil?ref=badge
• Pinterestpinterest.com/montanacouncil
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/boy-scouts-of-america-montana-council

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