The Pennsylvania Dutch Council Inc

What The Pennsylvania Dutch Council Inc does

The Pennsylvania Dutch Council, Inc. is a Pennsylvania-incorporated nonprofit local council of Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts of America), serving youth and families across Lancaster and Lebanon Counties. It delivers a portfolio of age-tiered programs — Lion Scouts and Cub Scouts (ages 5-10), Scouts BSA (ages 11-17), Venturing, Exploring, and Family Scouting — and operates two camp properties: Bashore Scout Reservation (Scouts BSA, COPE & Climbing, year-round camping and weddings/events) and J. Edward Mack Scout Reservation (Cub Scout summer camp, year-round camping and weddings/events). The council is structured into the Iron Forge and Susquehanna Districts and runs a dedicated ScoutReach outreach program with 20 Program Specialists delivering Scouting to over 300 underserved youth across 12 programs in urban and rural communities.

The council's revenue model is diversified across six streams: recurring annual membership fees (youth $157/$161, adult $119/$123 depending on registration timing), Scout Shop retail sales of uniforms and gear, transactional product sales (fall popcorn and spring sales generating unit commissions), special events (Golf Classic, Distinguished Citizen Award Dinner, Sporting Clays, sports memorabilia auctions), donations and Friends of Scouting contributions, and designated ScoutReach fundraising including an annual breakfast. Its technology layer is entirely inherited from the national Scouting America ecosystem — Scoutbook for internet advancement tracking from Tiger through Eagle Scout and Tentaroo for online registration — with no proprietary technology development disclosed. The go-to-market motion is community-led, relying on chartered organizations (schools, churches, civic groups) hosting local units, district executives, and seasonal recruitment campaigns supplemented by a Refer-A-Scout referral incentive.

The organization employs a small professional staff including a ScoutReach Director, Program Coordinator, and Support roles, with operational reach evidenced by 169,000 pounds of food collected in the annual Scouting for Food drive and active program delivery across the two-county territory.

Name

The Pennsylvania Dutch Council Inc

Legal name

Pennsylvania Dutch Council, Boy Scouts of America

Website

https://padutchbsa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Pennsylvania Dutch Council is a Scouting America nonprofit local council serving youth ages 5-20 across Lancaster and Lebanon Counties, Pennsylvania, operating Cub Scout, Scouts BSA, Venturing, and ScoutReach outreach programs plus two camp reservations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (7212), Child and Youth Services (62411), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAGAOAI

Group Camping & Scout Camps

Travel & Hospitality/Lodging & Accommodation/Camping & Glamping Facilities

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• Scouting programs
• Summer camp facilities
• Leadership training
• Community outreach

Headquarters

HQ city

Lititz

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual registration fees collected from youth and adult members, consisting of National Council fees and local Council Program fees.
2. Scout Shop Sales: Retail sales of Scout uniforms, handbooks, merit badge pamphlets, and Scouting equipment.
3. Product Sales Fundraising: Fall product sale (popcorn) and spring product sale programs where units earn commissions on sales.
4. Special Events Fundraising: Annual fundraising events including Golf Classic, Distinguished Citizen Award Dinner, Sporting Clays, and sports memorabilia auctions.
5. Donations and Contributions: Individual donations, Friends of Scouting campaign, endowment gifts, and planned giving programs.
6. ScoutReach Program Support: Designated donations and fundraising events supporting the ScoutReach outreach program for urban and rural youth.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Pennsylvania Dutch Council is a regional Scouting America council serving Lancaster and Lebanon Counties in Pennsylvania. It delivers youth development programs including Cub Scouts (ages 5-10), Scouts BSA (ages 11-17), Venturing, Exploring, and Lion Scouts, while operating two camp reservations (Bashore Scout Reservation and J. Edward Mack Scout Reservation). The council also provides leadership training (Wood Badge, NYLT, Youth Protection Training) and runs the ScoutReach outreach program delivering Scouting to over 300 underserved urban and rural youth.

Product overview

The Pennsylvania Dutch Council, Scouting America is a regional Boy Scouts of America council serving Lancaster and Lebanon Counties in Pennsylvania. The organization operates a portfolio of Scouting programs (Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Exploring) and operates two camp reservations (Bashore Scout Reservation and J. Edward Mack Scout Reservation) offering summer camps, year-round camping, and COPE & Climbing programs. The council provides training (Wood Badge, NYLT, Youth Protection), advancement tracking via Scoutbook, and supports Eagle Scout achievement. Fundraising includes popcorn/product sales, Friends of Scouting, and special events (Golf Classic, Distinguished Citizen Award Dinner). The ScoutReach Program specifically serves urban/rural youth in the Lancaster and Lebanon area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Scouting Programs Youth development programs including Cub Scouts (ages 5-10), Scouts BSA (ages 11-17), Venturing, Exploring, Lion Scouts, and Family Scouting options serving Lancaster and Lebanon Counties in Pennsylvania.
• ScoutReach Program Outreach program providing Scouting access to urban and rural youth in Lebanon and Lancaster Counties regardless of circumstances, neighborhood, or ethnic background. Includes 4 programs in Lebanon County and 8 programs in Lancaster County serving over 300 youth through 20 Program Specialists.
• Bashore Scout Reservation Summer camp facility for Scouts BSA and COPE & Climbing programs with year-round camping and wedding/event venue rentals.
• J. Edward Mack Scout Reservation Summer camp facility for Cub Scouts located at 2 Scout Lane, Newmanstown, PA, with year-round camping and wedding/event venue rentals.
• Training Programs Leadership and skills training including Wood Badge, National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT), Youth Protection Training, Outdoor Skills Training, Basic Leader Training, and Youth Leader Training.
• Merit Badge Program Merit badge counseling program with resources and counselor information for over 100 badges covering skills, careers, and hobbies, including a $25 Merit Badge Counselor registration fee for counselors without another paid BSA registration.
• Scoutbook Internet Advancement Web-based application for tracking Scouting advancement from Tiger to Eagle Scout, managing unit operations, milestone achievements, activity logging, and keeping parents connected to their Scout's progress.
• Fundraising Programs Annual fundraising programs including Fall Product Sale (popcorn), Spring Product Sale, Friends of Scouting campaign, Endowment & Planned Giving, and Special Events (Golf Classic, Distinguished Citizen Award Dinner, Sporting Clays).
• Scout Shop Retail store selling Scouting uniforms, handbooks, merit badge pamphlets, advancement awards, and Scouting equipment and gear.
• Order of the Arrow Scouting's National Honor Society providing service, camping, and leadership opportunities for selected Scouts.
• National Jamboree Participation Council participation program in the BSA National Jamboree with patch sets and travel programs for the 2026 National Jamboree.
• High Adventure Programs Advanced outdoor programs including COPE (Course of the Open Eagle) and Climbing at Bashore Scout Reservation.
• Special Events Annual events including Golf Classic, Distinguished Citizen Award Dinner, Sporting Clays, and Sports Memorabilia Silent Auction supporting Scouting programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Collected 169,000 pounds of food in annual Scouting for Food drive

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Lancaster County Community OrganizationscoreOthersScoutReach program partners with various community organizations in Lancaster County to deliver Scouting programs to underserved youth. These partnerships enable direct program delivery to youth in urban neighborhoods and rural areas who face barriers to traditional Scouting participation.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Philmont Scout Ranch: National Scouting America high-adventure backcountry camp in New Mexico that draws participants from councils like Pennsylvania Dutch, relevant as an upstream/ecosystem relationship and premium outdoor experience offering.
• American Camp Association: National trade and accreditation body for camps, including youth summer camps like Bashore and Mack. Comparable in that it sets standards and represents camp operators in the youth development ecosystem.

Direct peers

• Cradle of Liberty Council, Scouting America: Another Scouting America local council (Philadelphia area) running the same Cub Scouts/Scouts BSA program mix, ScoutReach-style outreach, fundraisers, and camp reservations under the same national brand.
• Hawk Mountain Council, Scouting America: Adjacent Scouting America council in eastern Pennsylvania with similar programs, district structure, ScoutReach outreach, and Scout camp operations serving a comparable rural/small-city geography.
• Boys & Girls Club of Lancaster: Lancaster-area youth development nonprofit providing structured after-school and summer programming to local youth, directly competing for the same family/donor dollars and volunteer hours.
• Patriot's Path Council, Scouting America: Sibling Scouting America council in northern New Jersey serving youth with the same age-tier programs, camping facilities, and district/chartered-organization distribution model.
• Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania: Regional Girl Scouts council serving youth across eastern Pennsylvania with comparable membership-based youth development, camp operations, fundraising, and troop/community-delivery model.
• YMCA of Lancaster County: Regional nonprofit offering youth programs, summer camps, and membership-based recreation across Lancaster County, overlapping with the council on youth/family programming and camp experiences.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCkKfiSkQKtMSL-ppSmFTv1w
• Facebookfacebook.com/PaDutchCouncilBSA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pennsylvania-dutch-council

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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