Boy Scouts of America, North Florida Council

What Boy Scouts of America, North Florida Council does

North Florida Council is a regional 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates as a chartered local council of the Boy Scouts of America (now Scouting America), headquartered at 521 S. Edgewood Avenue, Jacksonville, Florida, with a secondary facility at the St. Johns River Base at Echockotee in Orange Park. The council serves youth across North Florida through six geographic districts (Bartram Trail, Five Rivers, Jacoby/Scout Reach, Marion, Sabol, and St. Johns), delivering structured programs segmented by age: Cub Scouts (grades K-5), Scouts BSA (ages 11-17), Venturing and Sea Scouts (ages 14-20), and adult volunteer leadership training.

The council operates a portfolio of four wholly-owned camp facilities — Camp Shands, Camp Francis, St. Johns River Base at Echockotee, and Aquatics Camp — providing summer resident camps, merit badge advancement, aquatics training, high-adventure programs, and year-round unit reservations. Other core offerings include National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT), adult Wood Badge leadership training, NRA firearms safety courses, STEM programming, podcast content (Cubcast and Scoutcast), an annual Fall Product Sale (popcorn fundraising), a Scout Shop retail outlet, and contingent coordination for the National Jamboree. Technology infrastructure is minimal and entirely third-party: Tentaroo handles event and camp registration, with no proprietary platform, mobile app, API, or disclosed AI capabilities. The organization is staffed by 16 paid employees, with operational delivery dependent on a large adult volunteer base across chartered units.

The revenue model combines participant fees (NYLT at $325-$375 per registration, National Jamboree at approximately $2,200 per participant), unit charter fees, retail margins from the Scout Shop, popcorn fundraising proceeds, and donations through the Friends of Scouting annual giving program. Distribution is executed via the district-based unit network of chartered Scout troops, packs, crews, and ships, with member acquisition driven by the council website, email newsletters (Scout Scoops), social media (Facebook, Twitter), community events including Sign Up Night, and partnerships with chartering organizations such as local schools, churches, and civic groups. The council is governed by the national Boy Scouts of America organization, which rebranded to Scouting America, and operates under national program standards, policies, and curricula.

Name

Boy Scouts of America, North Florida Council

Legal name

Scouting America North Florida Council

Website

https://nfcscouting.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

North Florida Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit local council of the Boy Scouts of America, serving youth in grades K through age 20 across North Florida through six geographic districts, operating four camp facilities and delivering outdoor education, leadership training, and advancement programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (7212), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Educational Services (8200)

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)

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• Scouting programs
• Summer camp services
• Leadership training courses
• Outdoor adventure activities

Headquarters

HQ city

Jacksonville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The North Florida Council is a regional 501(c)(3) nonprofit council of the Boy Scouts of America that delivers youth development programming for children and young adults across North Florida. It operates multiple camp facilities (Camp Shands, Camp Francis, St. Johns River Base at Echockotee) and offers Scouting programs including Cub Scouts (grades K-5), Scouts BSA (ages 11-17), Venturing and Sea Scouts (ages 14-20), as well as leadership training courses (NYLT, Wood Badge), summer camps, aquatics programs, STEM activities, and annual fundraising through popcorn sales.

Product overview

The North Florida Council operates as a regional administrative unit of the Boy Scouts of America, offering a portfolio of youth development programs and outdoor services. The organization functions as a multi-facility camp operator (Camp Shands, Camp Francis, St. Johns River Base) providing summer camps, adventure programs, and year-round reservations. Core programming includes leadership training (NYLT, Wood Badge), aquatics programming, Cub Scout and Scouts BSA activities, STEM initiatives, and annual fundraising (Popcorn sale). The council organizes National Jamboree contingents and provides podcast content (Cubcast/Scoutcast). A Scout Shop offers merchandise. The organization uses Tentaroo software for event registration and manages operations across seven local districts. The portfolio represents program administration and outdoor recreation services rather than a technology product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Summer Camp at Camp Shands: Summer camp program for Scouts BSA at Camp Shands
• Aquatics Camp
• National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT)
• Wood Badge

Products and services

• Summer Camp at Camp Shands Week-long residential summer camp program for Scouts BSA troops with merit badge opportunities and outdoor advancement at Camp Shands.
• Aquatics Camp Specialized summer program focused on aquatic activities including swimming, boating, and water safety.
• Cub Scout Adventure Camps Specialized camping programs designed for Cub Scouts in grades K-5 with age-appropriate activities and adventures.
• Family Fun Camping Camping programs designed for families to experience Scouting activities together.
• High Adventure Camps High-adventure outdoor programs offered through council camp facilities.
• National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) Six-day advanced leadership course teaching youth leadership skills using the patrol method in an outdoor setting. Includes summer and winter sessions held at St. Johns River Base at Echockotee.
• Wood Badge Adult leadership training course aligned with NYLT curriculum, providing advanced Scouting leadership skills for adult Scouters.
• NRA Basic Classes & Instructor Pre-Qualification Firearm safety and marksmanship training courses including Basic Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun and Instructor shooting qualification.
• National Jamboree Council-contingent participation in BSA's flagship National Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia, including climbing, zip lines, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, and merit badge opportunities.
• STEM Program Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics programming for Scouts to explore STEM interests and careers through merit badges and activities.
• Fall Product Sale (Popcorn) Annual fundraising program allowing units to raise funds through popcorn sales to support year-round camping programs.
• Camp Card Sale Council fundraising discount card sale program supporting Scouting activities and unit operations.
• Scout Shop Retail shop selling Scouting uniforms, supplies, patches, and literature to members and units.
• District Programs Localized Scouting programming delivered through seven districts: Bartram Trail, Five Rivers, Jacoby/Scout Reach, Marion, Sabol, and St. Johns.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• United Way of St. JohnssupportingOthersCommunity partner supporter of North Florida Council Scouting programs
• United Way of Suwannee ValleysupportingOthersCommunity partner supporter of North Florida Council Scouting programs
• Boy Scouts of America (National)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe North Florida Council operates under the national Boy Scouts of America organization, following national program guidelines, training standards, and utilizing national resources and support.

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• 4-H (National 4-H Council): National youth development organization with comparable STEM, outdoor, and civic-leadership programming for K-12 youth; serves overlapping mission and audience.
• Boy Scouts of America (National): National parent organization governing program standards, brand, training curricula, and flagship events (e.g., National Jamboree) that local councils like NFC deliver. Comparable in program taxonomy though not a competitor.
• Girl Scouts of the USA: National organization paralleling BSA; comparable youth development, outdoor camping, badge/award system, and council-based delivery model across the U.S.
• Philmont Scout Ranch / BSA High Adventure Bases: National BSA-operated high-adventure base providing treks and training that NFC contingents (e.g., National Jamboree prep) feed into; comparable outdoor/leadership programming.

Emerging players

• National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS): Outdoor education provider focused on wilderness leadership courses for youth and adults; competes for the same high-adventure and leadership-training demand pool.
• Outward Bound USA: National outdoor education nonprofit delivering wilderness expeditions, leadership training, and high-adventure camps comparable to NFC's NYLT, Venturing, and high-adventure programs.

Direct peers

• Central Florida Council (BSA): Sibling local BSA council covering Central Florida; operates under the same national Scouting America framework with similar camp facilities, district structures, and program offerings.
• Camp Fire (formerly Camp Fire Boys and Girls): National youth development nonprofit offering co-ed outdoor programming, camp experiences, and club-based advancement; directly comparable mission and program model.
• YMCA of Florida's First Coast: Regional Jacksonville-area youth services nonprofit offering camps, aquatics, leadership, and outdoor programs to comparable age cohorts with overlapping facilities and family-targeted programming.
• Girl Scouts of Gateway Council: Direct peer as a fellow Florida-based regional Girl Scouts council serving North Florida youth through camping, troop programming, and outdoor leadership development. Operates comparable camp properties and badge/advancement systems.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BSANFC
• Facebookfacebook.com/bsanfc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nfcbsa

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

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