Scouting America, W. D. Boyce Council

What Scouting America, W. D. Boyce Council does

Scouting America, W. D. Boyce Council is a regional 501(c)(3) youth-development council headquartered at the Peoria Scout Service Center in Peoria, Illinois, serving boys and girls across 14 counties of Central Illinois through four districts (Crossroads, Heartland, Lowaneu, and Wotamalo). The council delivers the four core Scouting America programs — Cub Scouts (grades K–5), Scouts BSA (ages 11–17), Venturing (ages 14–20), and Exploring (ages 10–20) — anchored by two camp facilities, Ingersoll Scout Reservation and Cache Lake Camp, which together serve roughly 700 Scouts annually. It was previously a Boy Scouts of America regional council and was rebranded under the Scouting America banner in 2025 to better reflect its coed, fully inclusive programming.

Operationally, the council runs a hybrid community-led and direct-to-consumer GTM: recruitment is driven through chartered organizations (churches, civic groups, schools), School Night for Scouting, Normal Friend Activities, and BeAScout.org, while youth and adult registration, summer camp enrollment, popcorn fundraising, Scout Shop retail, scholarships, and donor programs generate recurring and transactional revenue. Revenue is not publicly disclosed but is composed of membership fees ($85 youth, $65 adult, $25 merit-badge counselor, effective May 2024), popcorn sales where ~70% of proceeds stay local, summer camp and NYLT ($345) course fees, National Jamboree registration (~$2,550 per youth), Scout Shop retail, special-event fundraising (Golf Outings, Clays, Distinguished Citizen Award), and donations via Good Turn Society, James E. West, endowments, and Family Society recurring giving.

Strategically, the council is governed by an Executive Board and operates with a lean paid staff of 11–50 supplemented by adult volunteers (averaging ~20 hours/month) led by a Council Field Director, Director of Development, course directors, and the Ingersoll Ranger. In 2025 it terminated DEI programs and adopted Pentagon-mandated biological-sex-at-birth policies in exchange for continued military support, lost long-tenured Property Committee Chairman Michael L. Molohon, and earned the Candid Platinum Seal in 2026 — moves that frame its current trajectory more as stewardship than expansion.

Name

Scouting America, W. D. Boyce Council

Legal name

Boy Scouts of America

Website

https://wdboyce.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1910

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

W. D. Boyce Council is a Peoria-based 501(c)(3) regional council of Scouting America that delivers Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, and Exploring programs to 3,500+ youth across 14 counties in Central Illinois, supplemented by camp facilities, fundraising, and chartered community partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (7212), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Educational Services (61)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Group Camping & Scout Camps (THAGAOAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Multi-Activity Enrichment Camps (Academic + Arts + Sports) (EDAMALAA), Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA), College & Career Exploration Camps (Pre-College Samplers, Pathways) (EDAMALAN)

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• Scouting programs
• Summer camp facilities
• Leadership training courses
• Volunteer fundraising programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Peoria

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees for youth and adult members provide recurring revenue. Youth membership is $85 and adult membership is $65 per year.
2. Popcorn Sales: Trail's End popcorn sales fundraiser where over 70% of each purchase stays local with Scouting units and council. Major annual fundraiser supporting unit adventures, council camps, and programs.
3. Summer Camp Fees: Fees for attending council summer camps including Ingersoll Scout Reservation. Financial assistance available through camperships.
4. Jamboree Registration: National Jamboree fees covering approximately $2,550 per youth participant including travel, meals, equipment, insurance, and pre-jamboree training.
5. Donations and Endowments: Charitable contributions through various giving programs including Good Turn Society, James E. West Fellowship Award, endowment funds, and Family Society monthly giving.
6. Scout Shop Sales: Retail sales of Scout uniforms, outdoor gear, badges, craft items, and official Scouting America merchandise at the Peoria Scout Shop.
7. NYLT Course Fees: National Youth Leadership Training course fee of $345 ($360 late registration) for youth leadership development program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

W. D. Boyce Council delivers Scouting America youth development programs across 14 counties of Central Illinois, operating four core programs (Cub Scouts for grades K-5, Scouts BSA for ages 11-17, Venturing for ages 14-20, and Exploring for ages 10-20). The council also runs summer camps at Ingersoll Scout Reservation and Cache Lake Camp, leadership training (NYLT and Wood Badge), the annual Trail's End popcorn fundraiser, and the Peoria Scout Shop retail location. These programs are supported by adult volunteers, chartered community organizations, and donations to a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

Product overview

Scouting America, W. D. Boyce Council provides a comprehensive youth development portfolio centered on four core programs: Cub Scouts (grades K-5), Scouts BSA (ages 11-17), Venturing (ages 14-20), and Exploring (ages 10-20). The council operates summer camp facilities including Ingersoll Scout Reservation and Cache Lake Camp. Supporting offerings include leadership training programs (NYLT for youth, Wood Badge for adults), the Trail's End popcorn fundraiser, annual special events (golf, clays, Distinguished Citizen Award), Eagle Scout recognition, financial assistance, and the Scout Shop retail location. The council serves 14 counties in Central Illinois and transitioned from Boy Scouts of America to Scouting America in 2025.

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Products and services

• Cub Scouts Age-based youth program for boys and girls in kindergarten through 5th grade, organized into Lion, Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos, and Arrow of Light dens. Activities include Pinewood Derby, badge earning, games, day camps, and family-oriented outdoor adventures.
• Scouts BSA Traditional Scouting program for youth in 5th grade through high school (ages 11-17), organized into patrol-based single-gender troops. Includes camping, hiking, kayaking, STEM, merit badges, and advancement toward Eagle Scout rank.
• Venturing Coed, youth-led program for ages 14-20 focused on adventure, leadership, event planning, communication, and responsibility through activities chosen by participants.
• Exploring Coed career-focused program for ages 10-20 offering opportunities to learn about various career fields from professionals working in those fields.
• Ingersoll Scout Reservation (ISR) Primary council summer camp facility featuring Scouts BSA Summer Camp (June 7-27 dates), Cub Scout Summer Programs, camp staff employment, and the Michael L. Molohon Climbing Tower. Serves approximately 700 Scouts annually.
• Cache Lake Camp Summer camping facility operated by the council for Scouts BSA and Cub Scouts programs in Central Illinois.
• Scout Shop Official retail location at Peoria Scout Service Center offering Scout uniforms (starting around $20-25), outdoor gear, badges, craft items, and in-store sewing services for patches and uniform insignia.
• Trail's End Popcorn Fundraiser Annual popcorn sales campaign featuring Trail's End products with door-to-door, storefront, and online ordering. Over 70% of each purchase stays local with Scouting units and council. In 2025-2026 campaign, over 870 Scouts from 65+ units participated and 191 Scouts earned free summer camp.
• National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) Leadership training course for youth members aged 13+ who hold First Class rank or above, using the BE-KNOW-DO leadership framework. Course fee is $345 ($360 late registration) with 50% scholarship available. 2026 course scheduled July 14-19 at Ingersoll Scout Reservation.
• Wood Badge Advanced adult leadership training for registered adults across all Scouting programs (Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Commissioners) to develop leadership skills applicable at home, work, and in Scouting.
• Eagle Scout Recognition Brunch Annual recognition event honoring new Eagle Scouts from the past twelve months, bringing together Eagle Scouts, families, and community leaders to recognize dedication, leadership, and service.
• National Scout Jamboree Quadrennial national Scouting event held at The Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia featuring activities including climbing, zip lines, white water rafting, kayaking, BMX, fishing, archery, and merit badges. Approximate cost of $2,550 per youth covers travel, meals, equipment, insurance, and pre-jamboree training.
• Special Events & Fundraising Galas Annual fundraising events including Golf Outings at Country Club of Peoria and Bloomington Country Club, Clays shooting event, Lawn Social, Distinguished Citizen Award, George Meany Awards, and Founder's Patrol Events.
• Matthew T. Stevenson Scholarship Higher education scholarship providing computers and related technology to Eagle Scouts in the W. D. Boyce Council, established in memory of Matt Stevenson who passed away at age 23.
• Marc Burnett Scholarship Scholarship awarding $300 toward Ingersoll Scout Reservation Summer Camp fee plus $100 for Scouting supplies, honoring Marc Burnett's dedication to Scouting promotion.

Quantifiable outcome

• Adults with 5 years of Scouting vs non-Scouts: 34% vs 19% graduate from college, $80,000 vs $61,000 household income, 87% vs 77% attend religious services, 81% vs 72% value family relationships highly, 47% vs 29% vote in elections
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Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Trail's EndcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial popcorn and snack fundraising partner for the W. D. Boyce Council. Trail's End provides popcorn products, online ordering platform, and rewards program. Over 70% of each purchase stays local with Scouting units and council programs. Over 870 Scouts from 65+ units participated in the 2026 campaign.
• The Summit Bechtel ReservecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPermanent home of the National Scout Jamboree since 2013, located near Beckley, West Virginia. Thousands of Scouts from across the country gather for 10-day adventure events including climbing, zip lines, white water rafting, and merit badges.
• Chartered Organizations (Churches, Schools, Civic Groups)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organizations including churches (First United Methodist, Trinity Lutheran, Concordia Lutheran, Morton Methodist), civic groups (Lions Club, Lions, American Legion, VFW, Crossroads Church), and schools that charter and host local Scout units.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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