Narragansette Counsel

What Narragansette Counsel does

Narragansett Council is a 501(c)(3) local council of Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts of America) delivering youth-development programming across southeastern New England, including Rhode Island and parts of Massachusetts (Bristol, Norfolk, Middlesex, and Worcester counties). The council serves more than 5,000 youth annually through four core programs: Cub Scouts (grades K-5), Scouts BSA (grades 6-12), Venturing/Sea Scouts high-adventure programs, and Exploring career-exploration tracks for ages 14-20. Programming is delivered via a volunteer-led model in which units are chartered through local churches, schools, and civic groups, with recruitment driven by Join Scouting Night events and online registration through BeAScout.org.

The council operates a substantial physical-asset base anchored by Camp Yawgoog, the flagship Scout summer camp in the northeast (established 1916), plus five additional camp properties: Camp Norse, Camp Champlin, Camp Aquapaug, Buck Hill Scout Camp, and Sandsland on Block Island. These facilities, together with the Adventure Base Camp in Cranston, support summer camp, weekend camping, and a growing portfolio of teambuilding/leadership programs (Adventure 1 low-challenge, Adventure 2 high-ropes/zip-line, and Adventure On The Go mobile offering) sold to schools and youth groups. Technology infrastructure is built on Scouting America's national stack, including My.Scouting for training and registration, DoubleKnot for event management and reservations, and BeAScout.org for unit discovery. No proprietary technology or AI/ML capability is evident.

Revenue is diversified across five streams: membership dues (recurring), camp and program fees (usage-based), Annual Fund donations, special-event fundraising (Distinguished Citizens Award Luncheon, Moby Dick Golf Classic, Sporting Clays), and endowment/planned-giving vehicles (James E. West Fellowship, Yawgoog 100 Walkway, Second Century Society, charitable gift annuities). Financial-assistance programs (camperships and membership-fee support) ensure accessibility. The organization is governed by a small professional staff led by Scout Executive/CEO Tim McCandless and supported by a network of adult volunteers.

Name

Narragansette Counsel

Legal name

Narragansett Council

Website

https://narragansettbsa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1916

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Narragansett Council is a Scouting America local council serving more than 5,000 youth across southeastern New England through Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Sea Scouts, and Exploring programs, supported by six camp properties and volunteer-led chartered units.

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)

akta.pro primary industry

Group Camping & Scout Camps (THAGAOAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Multi-Activity Enrichment Camps (Academic + Arts + Sports) (EDAMALAA), Adventure Base Camps (Trek/Climb/Expedition Camps) (THAGAOAG)

Keywords

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

Headquarters

HQ city

Cranston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Annual Fund Donations: Annual fundraising campaign supporting programs, camps, marketing, recruitment efforts, and volunteer training. Donation tiers support specific numbers of scouts for defined periods.
2. Special Events Fundraising: Revenue from events including Distinguished Citizens Award Luncheon, Moby Dick Golf Classic, Sporting Clays, and Star Spangled Bash.
3. Camp Fees: Fees for summer camp programs at Camp Yawgoog, day camps, weekend camping reservations, and teambuilding programs.
4. Membership Dues: Annual registration fees for youth and adult members in Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, and Exploring programs.
5. Endowment and Planned Giving: Long-term giving vehicles including James E. West Fellowship, Yawgoog 100 Walkway brick purchases, Second Century Society recognition, and charitable gift annuities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Narragansett Council delivers Scouting America's youth development programs across southeastern New England through tiered membership offerings (Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing/Sea Scouts, Exploring) and operates a network of six camp properties providing resident, day, and weekend camping experiences. The council also sells standalone corporate and school teambuilding programs through its Adventure 1, Adventure 2, and Adventure On The Go mobile challenge courses.

Product overview

Narragansett Council (Scouting America) operates as a unified portfolio of youth development programs and camping facilities serving southeastern New England. The core offerings include Cub Scouts (grades K-5), Scouts BSA (grades 6-12), Venturing high-adventure programs, Sea Scouts, and Exploring career programs for youth ages 14-20. The council operates six camp properties: Camp Yawgoog (the flagship summer camp), Camp Norse, Camp Champlin, Camp Aquapaug, Buck Hill Scout Camp, and Sandsland on Block Island. Teambuilding and leadership programs are delivered through Adventure Base Camp in Cranston and Camp Yawgoog, featuring Adventure 1 (low-challenge course), Adventure 2 (high ropes, climbing, zip line), and Adventure On The Go mobile programs for schools. The organization also conducts annual fundraising campaigns including the Annual Fund, Distinguished Citizens Award Luncheon, and Moby Dick Golf Classic to support programs and financial assistance for scouts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Camp Yawgoog: Premier Scout Summer Camp in the northeast, located in Rockville, RI
• Camp Aquapaug
• Buck Hill Scout Camp
• Camp Champlin
• Camp Sandsland
• Camp Norse
• Tulpe Lodge 102
• Cachalot Alumni Association
• Camp Norse Alumni Association

Products and services

• Cub Scouts Program
• Scouts BSA Program
• Venturing Program
• Sea Scouts Program
• Exploring Program
• Yawgoog Scout Reservation
• Camp Norse
• Camp Champlin
• Camp Aquapaug
• Buck Hill Scout Camp
• Sandsland
• Adventure 1
• Adventure 2
• Adventure On The Go

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 5,000 youth served annually
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Tulpe Lodge 102 (Order of the Arrow)coreOthersThe Order of the Arrow is Scouting America's national honor society. Tulpe Lodge 102 serves the Narragansett Council, recognizing Scouts and Scouters who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law. The OA provides service, activities, adventures, and training that enrich the Scouting program. Founded in 1915, the OA aims to be 'why Scouts want to stay in Scouting.'
• Scouting America (National Organization)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Narragansett Council is a local council of Scouting America, operating under the national organization's policies, programs, and brand. National provides training resources, program materials, insurance, youth protection guidelines, and operational standards.
• Bank of AmericaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCEO Brian Moynihan (1981 Brown University graduate) being honored at the 2026 Distinguished Citizens Award Luncheon. Bank of America supports responsible growth that helps clients, employees, and communities. The event raises funds for the council's urban Scouting program, Scoutreach.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Patriots' Path Council (Scouting America): Local Scouting America council in northern/central New Jersey running the same Cub/BSA/Venturing/Exploring program suite plus multi-camp operations (e.g., Turrell, Lost Trails). Strong operational peer for camp programming and council financing benchmarks.
• Cradle of Liberty Council (Scouting America): Scouting America council covering southeastern Pennsylvania and central Delaware with Cub/Scouts/Exploring programs and large camp properties (Resica Falls, Goose Pond). Closely comparable operating peer in scale and program mix.
• Greater New York Councils (Scouting America): Major metro Scouting America council operating multiple large properties (Camp Ranachqua, Ten Mile River) with similar youth and adventure programming. Provides a larger-scale peer for benchmarking camp utilization, urban Scoutreach equivalents, and fundraising economics.
• Connecticut Rivers Council (Scouting America): Another New England-based local council of Scouting America running Cub/Scouts BSA, summer and weekend camps, and Adventure/COPE programming. Directly comparable operating model, revenue mix, and youth-development mission in an adjacent geography.
• Outward Bound USA: National experiential education provider running multi-day wilderness adventure and leadership programs in New England (including for schools and youth groups). Directly competes with Adventure Base Camp offerings and overlapping teambuilding/leadership B2B revenue.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence: Local affiliate of Boys & Girls Clubs of America serving the same Rhode Island geography with after-school youth development programming. Shares the same funding mix (donations, dues, grants) and similar volunteer-involved delivery model.
• Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England: Direct Scouting counterpart serving the same Rhode Island/SE Massachusetts territory with parallel youth-development programming, council-owned camp properties, and cookie-based fundraising — a competing pool for youth and volunteers.

Broad incumbents

• National 4-H Council: National youth-development organization offering clubs, camps, and after-school programming as a broader incumbent in the character/leadership space, though delivery model (extension-based) differs from the council-chartered Scouting approach.
• YMCA of Greater Providence: Regional YMCA chapter operating youth development, summer camp, and childcare programs across the same Southeastern New England geography with comparable subscription, membership, and donation revenue streams.

Regional players

• Camp Chewonki: Independent multi-activity youth camp in Wiscasset, Maine serving similar families with comparable summer programming in the same broader New England region — useful peer for pricing, utilization, and outdoor adventure camp economics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/narragansett_scouts
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ncbsa

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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