Oregon Trail Council - Boy Scouts of America

What Oregon Trail Council - Boy Scouts of America does

Oregon Trail Council, which operates as Pacific Crest Council, Scouting America, is a local nonprofit council of Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts of America) serving youth in 8 counties across Oregon. It runs the standard five-tier Scouting America program portfolio — Cub Scouts (K-5), Scouts BSA (ages 10-17), Venturing (ages 14-20), Sea Scouts (ages 13-21), and Exploring — supported by the Order of the Arrow honor society (Lodge Melakwa), leadership training courses (NYLT for youth, Wood Badge for adults), and seasonal events including Rendezvous, Snowando, and Snow Capades. Program delivery is anchored by two service centers in Central Point and Eugene, and three residential summer camp facilities — Camp Baker and Camp Melakwa for Scouts BSA, and Camp McLoughlin for Cub Scouts — with a multi-day Outdoor School program extending the same facilities into K-12 outdoor education.

The council's business model is a diversified nonprofit revenue stack: recurring annual membership dues, summer camp fees across three camp properties, Scout Shop merchandise sales (both physical at service centers and through an online council store plus a custom apparel portal), and fundraising (Friends of Scouting annual giving, Council Dinner/Auction, popcorn, camp cards, and endowment and planned giving). Distribution is community-led through chartered organizations (churches, schools, civic groups) that host local packs and troops, with national Scouting America digital platforms (Scoutbook, my.Scouting, Be A Scout) handling member management, advancement tracking, and youth protection compliance. The council is governed locally, operates with 13 professional staff, and is heavily reliant on its adult volunteer network. In 2025 it adopted the national Scouting America rebrand from Boy Scouts of America and joined the America250 partnership tied to the U.S. semiquincentennial.

Name

Oregon Trail Council - Boy Scouts of America

Legal name

Pacific Crest Council, Scouting America

Website

https://otcbsa.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA), Life Skills & SEL Camps (Confidence, Executive Function, Social Skills) (EDAMALAO)

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• Scouting programs
• Summer camps
• Leadership training
• Outdoor education

Headquarters

HQ city

Central Point

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from registered scouts and adult volunteers across all program levels (Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Sea Scouts, Exploring)
2. Summer Camp Programs: Revenue from summer camp operations including Scouts BSA Summer Camp at Camp Baker and Camp Melakwa, Cub Scout Summer Camp at Camp McLoughlin, and family camp programs
3. Scout Shop/Merchandise: Sales from council scout shops and online council store offering uniforms, supplies, and custom apparel
4. Fundraising Programs: Friends of Scouting campaign, special events auctions, popcorn sales, camp cards, and endowment gifts
5. Camperships/Financial Assistance: Provides campership applications for financial assistance to support scout participation

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Operates youth development programs (Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Sea Scouts, Exploring) for youth ages 5-20 across 8 Oregon counties. Runs three summer camp facilities (Camp Baker, Camp Melakwa, Camp McLoughlin), leadership training (NYLT, Wood Badge), the Order of the Arrow honor society, and retail Scout Shop services under the national Scouting America umbrella.

Product overview

The Pacific Crest Council, Scouting America offers a unified portfolio of youth development programs and services spanning five core programs (Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Sea Scouts, and Exploring) for youth ages 5-20. The council operates three summer camp facilities (Camp Baker, Camp Melakwa, and Camp McLoughlin) offering traditional and specialized camping experiences. Additional offerings include Family Camp weekends, Outdoor School, leadership training programs (NYLT and Wood Badge), the Order of the Arrow honor society, seasonal events (Rendezvous, Snowando, Snow Capades), a Scout Shop retail service, campership financial assistance, and seasonal camp staff employment. The council serves youth across 8 Oregon counties through service centers in Central Point and Eugene.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cub Scouts A youth development program for children in kindergarten through 5th grade (ages 5-10), focusing on fun, citizenship, and character development through age-appropriate activities including den and pack meetings.
• Scouts BSA A program for youth ages 10-17 that teaches outdoor skills, leadership, and citizenship through a troop-based structure, with merit badge advancement culminating in the Eagle Scout rank.
• Venturing A youth development program for young adults ages 14-20 (or 13 with completing 8th grade), focusing on adventure, leadership, and service through high-adventure activities and crew-based programs.
• Sea Scouts A maritime-themed youth development program for ages 13-21 that teaches boating skills, seamanship, and leadership through water-based activities.
• Exploring A career-oriented youth development program that provides opportunities for teens to explore potential careers and professional fields through mentorship and hands-on experiences with businesses and organizations.
• Camp Baker A Scouts BSA summer camp facility offering traditional camp programs including hiking, shooting sports, and outdoor skills.
• Camp Melakwa A Scouts BSA summer camp facility offering outdoor adventure programs including backpacking and wilderness skills.
• Camp McLoughlin
• Family Camp Family-oriented camping experiences offered during holiday weekends including Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day, allowing families to camp together with supervised activities.
• Outdoor School A multi-day outdoor education program offered through the council's camping facilities, providing hands-on learning experiences in nature and outdoor skills.
• NYLT (National Youth Leadership Training) A six-day course that teaches leadership skills to youth leaders using the patrol method and current leadership curriculum to build confidence and competence.
• Wood Badge An advanced leadership training course for adult scouters, teaching leadership skills using the patrol method and current scout program methodologies.
• Scout Shop Physical and online retail locations selling scouting supplies, uniforms, literature, and council merchandise to support scout participation and fundraising.
• Camperships Financial assistance program providing scholarships to help youth attend summer camp who otherwise could not afford participation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Eagle Scout rank achievement provides lifetime milestone recognized by colleges and employers
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• America250flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational partnership with America250 to inspire Scouts to celebrate the historic 250th anniversary of American independence. Scouts participate in learning about nation’s history, community service projects, and leadership activities tied to this milestone. Partnership announced as a core national initiative of Scouting America organization-wide.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Scouting America (National Organization): National parent organization that charters Pacific Crest Council and all other local councils. Provides curriculum, branding, insurance, training, and digital platforms; the council's programs are wholly defined and constrained by national Scouting America standards and policies.
• YMCA of Columbia-Willamette: Large regional YMCA operating youth programs, summer camps, swim instruction, and leadership training across the same Oregon geography. A broader incumbent offering overlapping youth-development and camp experiences through a wider portfolio.

Direct peers

• Camp Fire Columbia: Regional Camp Fire council serving Oregon youth with after-school programs, summer day camps, and outdoor education. Directly comparable as a non-profit, membership-based youth development organization focused on outdoor experiences and life-skill building.
• Cascade Pacific Council, Scouting America: Adjacent Scouting America local council serving the Portland metro and northwest Oregon region. Operates the same Scouting America program portfolio (Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing) and runs competing summer camp facilities, directly comparable in mission, revenue mix, and operating model.
• 4-H Youth Development Program (Oregon State University Extension): University-extension-administered youth development program delivering project-based learning, summer camps, and leadership opportunities across Oregon counties. Directly comparable mission and rural/county-wide service model.
• Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington: Regional Girl Scouts council covering the same Pacific Northwest geography. Delivers analogous multi-tier youth development programming (Daisies through Ambassadors), operates residential summer camps, sells uniforms/merchandise, and runs annual cookie fundraising — directly comparable non-profit youth organization model.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Portland Metro Area: Regional Boys & Girls Clubs affiliate serving youth in the Pacific Northwest with after-school programming, leadership development, and summer camps. Comparable as a youth development non-profit relying on community-based delivery, donor funding, and volunteer engagement.

Others

• National Eagle Scout Association: National alumni organization for Eagle Scouts, administered under Scouting America. Adjacent ecosystem player that supports the council's value proposition by sustaining the long-term prestige of the Eagle Scout rank among donors and former scouts.

Emerging players

• Adventure Kids Playcare / Timberline Lodge Summer Camps: Oregon-based summer camp operators offering outdoor adventure programming for youth. Partial overlap with Pacific Crest Council's camp offerings but more focused on seasonal recreational experiences rather than year-round membership advancement.
• Civil Air Patrol (Oregon Wing): U.S. Air Force Auxiliary cadet program serving Oregon teens with aviation, leadership, and character development. Comparable youth-development mission with similar advancement and rank structure but focused on aerospace rather than outdoor general scouting.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@pccscouting
• Facebookfacebook.com/pccscouting
• Instagraminstagram.com/pccscouting
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oregon-trail-council---boy-scouts-of-america

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