Simon Kenton Council, Scouting America

What Simon Kenton Council, Scouting America does

Simon Kenton Council, Scouting America is a chartered local council of the national Scouting America organization (formerly Boy Scouts of America), headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. It delivers age-tiered youth development programs — Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, and Venturing — to children and adolescents ages 5-17 across Central and Southern Ohio and Northern Kentucky. Programs are administered through a five-district structure (Daybreak, Frontier, Gateway, Polaris, and ScoutReach) and delivered by trained adult volunteers operating under chartered organizations such as churches, schools, and civic groups. The council operates three camp properties (Camp Falling Rock, Camp Lazarus, and Camp Oyo) that host summer camping programs and external rentals, and runs a portfolio of adult and youth leadership training courses including Wood Badge, National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT), Roundtable, and the annual University of Scouting event.

The organization's core technology stack consists of national Scouting America platforms: my.scouting.org serves as the learning management system for Youth Protection and position-specific training; scoutingevent.com powers event registration; and shop.skcscouts.org operates as the Scout Shop e-commerce channel. The council is currently rolling out an updated Safeguarding Youth Training curriculum. Its customer segments span youth members (primary), adult volunteer leaders, and chartered institutional partners, with a ScoutReach outreach initiative explicitly targeting underserved communities.

Revenue is generated through a diversified non-profit model combining membership dues, an annual popcorn fundraising sale, program and training fees (e.g., Wood Badge at $270, NYLT at $250, University of Scouting at $35, National Jamboree 2026 at $2,100), camp fees and facility rentals, Scout Shop retail, scholarships, and donations from a broad base of corporate, foundation, and individual contributors. A paid staff of 34 supports the volunteer-led delivery model. Financials are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Simon Kenton Council, Scouting America

Legal name

Simon Kenton Council, Scouting America

Website

https://skcscouts.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Simon Kenton Council is a chartered local council of Scouting America, delivering Cub Scout, Scouts BSA, and Venturing youth programs across Central/Southern Ohio and Northern Kentucky through five districts, three camp properties, and a volunteer-led model supported by 34 professional staff.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

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

Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA), Multi-Activity Enrichment Camps (Academic + Arts + Sports) (EDAMALAA)

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• Scouting programs
• Leadership training
• Outdoor education
• Community youth services

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Simon Kenton Council delivers age-appropriate Scouting programs (Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, and Venturing) for youth ages 5-17, supported by adult and youth leadership training (Wood Badge, NYLT, University of Scouting, IOLS, Roundtable), residential summer camping at council-owned camp properties (Camp Falling Rock, Camp Lazarus, Camp Oyo), the quadrennial National Jamboree, and fundraising/donation programs. The council operates as a chartered local council of Scouting America serving Central/Southern Ohio and Northern Kentucky.

Product overview

Simon Kenton Council, Scouting America operates as a regional Boy Scouts of America council providing a portfolio of youth development programs across Central and Southern Ohio and Northern Kentucky. The core offering consists of age-appropriate scouting programs from Cubs to Eagle Scouts, supplemented by comprehensive adult and youth leadership training programs. Key training products include Wood Badge (premier leadership training), National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT), University of Scouting (annual multi-topic event), Roundtable meetings (monthly district gatherings), and Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS). The council supports its programs through fundraising operations including a popcorn sale program, Eagle Scout recognition events, and donation mechanisms. Technology platforms include my.scouting.org for online training, scoutingevent.com for event registration, and shop.skcscouts.org for the Scout Shop. Additional offerings encompass camping programs at council properties, Youth Protection Training, the quadrennial National Jamboree, and district organization programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Youth Scouting Programs Core Scouting membership programs for youth ages 5-17 including Cub Scouts (K-5), Scouts BSA (age 13+), and Venturing, providing character development, leadership skills, merit badge programs, and outdoor adventures culminating in the Eagle Scout rank.
• Wood Badge

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Feature1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Broad incumbents

• YMCA of the USA: Community-based youth and family organization operating camps (e.g., YMCA of Central Ohio nearby), youth sports, and leadership programming. Comparable in mission and regional affiliate model, particularly relevant given overlapping camp-based services in Central Ohio.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National youth development non-profit with local affiliate clubs offering after-school programs, sports leagues, and character/leadership curricula. Comparable in mission and target demographics, though delivery is facility-based rather than outdoor/adventure-based.
• Girls Scouts of the USA: The largest U.S. youth development membership organization serving girls. Comparable in mission (character/leadership development, outdoor programming, troop-based delivery, camp properties, fundraising), making it the most analogous organization in the same competitive market for youth and parent mind-share.
• Boy Scouts of America (National Organization): The national parent organization that charters local councils like Simon Kenton, sets program standards, and operates the Summit Bechtel Reserve / National Jamboree. Acts as the franchisor and standard-setter rather than a direct competitor.

Emerging players

• Police Athletic League (PAL): National youth services organization offering sports, leadership, and character programs through local chapters. Comparable in mission and target demographic, with overlapping fundraising dynamics and similar competition for after-school time.
• Woodcraft Rangers: California-based youth development organization historically modeled on the Woodcraft Indians movement, providing outdoor education and leadership programs to underserved youth. Comparable in outdoor/character-building mission and non-profit delivery model.
• 4-H (National 4-H Council): USDA-affiliated youth development network delivered through cooperative extension and clubs. Comparable in mission (leadership, citizenship, outdoor skills) and target demographic, though anchored in agricultural and STEM programming.
• Camp Fire (formerly Camp Fire Boys and Girls): National youth development organization with co-ed programming, outdoor experiences, and club-based delivery. Historically a direct scouting peer; now smaller and re-emerging as a modernized alternative with comparable program offerings.

Direct peers

• Greater Cleveland Council, Scouting America: Adjacent Ohio BSA council serving Northeast Ohio with the same program portfolio (Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, camps, training). Direct geographic and product peer operating under the same national Scouting America umbrella.
• Crossroads of America Council, Scouting America: Another Indiana-based BSA local council operating the same Scouting program structure with chartered organizations, district networks, and camp properties. Directly comparable in business model, scale, and product mix to Simon Kenton Council.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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