Scouting America - Quivira Council

What Scouting America - Quivira Council does

Scouting America - Quivira Council is a regional nonprofit council of Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts of America), incorporated on March 11, 1918, and operating across 49 counties in central and south-central Kansas. It serves approximately 4,300 youth members and supports a volunteer base of more than 2,500 adults, delivering youth-development programs organized into six geographic districts (Kanza, Osage Nation, Pawnee, Santa Fe Trail, South Winds, White Buffalo). The council's core programmatic offering spans Cub Scouts (K–5th grade), Scouts BSA (5th grade through high school), Venturing (14–20 years, co-ed adventure), and Exploring (14–20 years, career exploration), supplemented by Eagle Scout resources, scholarships, leadership training (Wood Badge, NYLT), and community service events such as Scouting for Food and Scout Sunday.

The council owns and operates a 3,000-acre camp property known as Quivira Scout Ranch in the Chautauqua Flint Hills of southeast Kansas, anchored by Murray Gill Lake — the largest BSA council-owned lake in the United States. This asset supports seasonal programming including QSR Summer Camp, Cub Scout Resident Camp, the HIGH Q adventure program, and the Trappers' Rendezvous winter event. Its technology footprint is built on nationally-shared BSA platforms rather than proprietary systems: Scoutbook handles advancement tracking, the Scouting App extends this to mobile with offline sync, and My.Scouting.org supports adult training and administration. The council operates two physical Scout Shop retail locations in Wichita and Garden City.

The revenue model combines annual youth registration fees ($85 per youth, with multiple scholarship channels including KanCare Medicaid managed-care partnerships, Trail to the Future, and Lang Trust), summer camp program fees (approximately $475 for Scouts BSA Summer Camp), product sales (popcorn at up to 34% commission, Camp Cards at $5 each), and major-gift fundraising events (Honor Bash, On My Honor Breakfast). Distribution is delivered through chartered organizations (churches, civic groups, schools), district-level Membership Growth Executives, and online self-service via BeAScout.org. Because it is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the council is not an investable entity; this analysis is offered as a strategic and operational profile rather than as an investment thesis.

Name

Scouting America - Quivira Council

Legal name

Boy Scouts of America - Quivira Council

Website

https://quivira.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1918

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Scouting America - Quivira Council is a nonprofit regional council serving 4,300 youth and 2,500 adult volunteers across 49 Kansas counties. It delivers Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, and Exploring programs through district-based chartered organizations, anchored by a 3,000-acre scout ranch.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214)

SIC

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

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), Group Camping & Scout Camps (THAGAOAI)

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• Scouting programs
• Outdoor adventure education
• Leadership training
• Character development

Headquarters

HQ city

Wichita

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Youth and Adult Registration Fees: Annual registration fees for youth and adult members of Boy Scouts of America. Youth registration is $85 per year, with various scholarship programs available to reduce costs for qualifying families.
2. Summer Camp Programs: Revenue from summer camp programs at Quivira Scout Ranch including QSR Summer Camp, Cub Scout Resident Camp, and HIGH Q adventure programs. Fees vary by program (e.g., Scouts BSA Summer Camp approximately $475).
3. Popcorn Sales: Council-managed fall product sale. Units earn up to 34% commission on traditional popcorn sales and 30% on online sales, with council retaining a portion.
4. Camp Card Sales: Spring product sale where cards are sold for $5 with units retaining $2.50 per card sold.
5. Fundraising Events: Major donor events including Honor Bash (exclusive fundraising gala) and On My Honor Breakfast, generating contributions through sponsorships, auction items, and table purchases.
6. KanCare Scholarships: Partnership with Kansas Medicaid managed care organizations providing registration fee discounts: Sunflower ($50), United Healthcare ($85), Healthy Blue ($75).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Quivira Council delivers age-based youth development programs (Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, and Exploring), outdoor camping experiences at the 3,000-acre Quivira Scout Ranch, summer and winter camp programs, adult and youth leadership training (Wood Badge, NYLT), Eagle Scout pathway resources, and operates two Scout Shop retail locations. The council is chartered by Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts of America) and serves 49 central and south-central Kansas counties with over 4,300 youth members supported by 2,500+ adult volunteers.

Product overview

Quivira Council operates as a unified youth development organization offering a portfolio of interconnected programs under the Scouting America (Boy Scouts of America) umbrella. The core consists of four age-based programs: Cub Scouts (K-5th grade), Scouts BSA (5th grade-high school), Venturing (14-20 years), and Exploring (career exploration). These programs are supported by seasonal camping experiences including QSR Summer Camp, Cub Scout Resident Camp, and the winter Trappers' Rendezvous event. Training programs include Wood Badge for adult leaders and NYLT for youth. The council also provides Eagle Scout resources, scholarships, and operates two Scout Shop retail locations. All programs utilize BSA platforms including ScoutBook for advancement tracking.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Quivira Scout Ranch: 3,000-acre camping facility with Murray Gill Lake, offering summer camps, high adventure programs, and year-round outdoor activities
• Kansa Lodge
• QSR Summer Camp
• Cub Scout Resident Camp
• Trappers' Rendezvous
• Scoutshop

Products and services

• Cub Scouts

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving 4,300 youth and 2,500 adult volunteers across 49 Kansas counties
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kansas Food BankcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 September 2025Partner in annual Scouting for Food food drive collection event. Food banks handle pickup and distribution of collected items from Dillons store locations.
• DillonscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 September 2025Grocery store chain partnership for Scouting for Food collection events. Dillons provides collection sites with signage and flyers, collects food, and coordinates with food banks for pickup.
• Sunflower Health Plan (KanCare)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerKansas Medicaid managed care organization offering $50 scholarship discount on youth registration for families with Sunflower insurance.
• United Healthcare Community PlancoreGTM or Marketing PartnerKansas Medicaid managed care organization offering $85 scholarship discount on youth registration for families with United Healthcare coverage.
• Healthy Blue (BCBS Kansas)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerKansas Medicaid managed care (Blue Cross Blue Shield) offering $75 scholarship discount on youth registration. Also provides summer camp scholarships through Extra Benefits Hub.
• Pizza HutminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVendor partner for Camp Card program offering discounts to scouts who sell camp cards.
• Texas RoadhouseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVendor partner for Camp Card program offering discounts to scouts who sell camp cards.
• Scout ShopminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVendor partner for Camp Card program at both ICT and SFT locations offering merchandise discounts.
• United Methodist ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor charter partner providing chartered organizations for Scouting units. Council provides resources and support for UMC-affiliated units including transition documentation and affiliation agreements.
• Catholic ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharter partner providing chartered organizations for Scouting units. Traditional charters and affiliation agreements available through council office.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Boys & Girls Clubs of South Central Kansas: Direct peer as a youth development organization serving Kansas youth with character/leadership programming, summer camps, and school-year enrichment. Competes for the same at-risk youth population and donor base in Wichita.
• Camp Fire National Headquarters: Direct peer as a national youth development nonprofit offering similar age-based programs, summer camps, and character/leadership curriculum. Operates through local councils with similar volunteer-driven delivery model.
• Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland: Direct peer serving Kansas girls with supplemental enrichment programming, summer camps, cookie sales fundraising model (analogous to popcorn sales), and retail Scout Shop equivalents. Competes for the same parent wallet share and volunteer base.
• Kansas 4-H (Kansas State University Extension): Direct peer as a youth development organization serving Kansas youth through supplemental enrichment programs, summer camps, and community club structures. Competes for the same K-12 youth and parent volunteer pools across Kansas counties.
• Boy Scouts of America - Heart of America Council: Direct peer as another BSA local council serving the Kansas City metropolitan area with overlapping geography and similar youth development programs. Operates similar Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, and camp operations with comparable revenue model.
• Boy Scouts of America - Jayhawk Area Council: Direct peer as another BSA local council serving Kansas with similar programs and operating model. Overlapping geography in some Kansas counties creates direct competition for youth, volunteers, and charter partners.

Regional players

• Bible League International: Regional peer operating as a faith-based nonprofit in the same Kansas geography with volunteer-driven community programming model. While not a direct Scouting competitor, draws from similar volunteer and donor pools in the region.

Others

• Kansas Health Foundation: Adjacent nonprofit funder in Kansas that supports youth-serving organizations. Relevant context for understanding the regional funding ecosystem that competes for charitable dollars supporting youth programs in Quivira's footprint.
• Positive Coaching Alliance: Adjacent organization providing youth development through sports-based character programming. While not a direct competitor, addresses overlapping parent demand for youth character/leadership development in Wichita and Kansas markets.

Broad incumbents

• YMCA of Wichita: Broad incumbent operating youth programs, summer camps, and recreation across Kansas with similar youth development mission and family membership model. Larger organization with broader programming portfolio but overlapping core audience.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/QuiviraCouncil
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/quivira-council-bsa

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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