Greater Colorado Council, BSA

Name

Greater Colorado Council, BSA

Legal name

Greater Colorado Council, BSA

Website

https://scoutingcolorado.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1913

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Rooming and Boarding Houses, Dormitories, and Workers' Camps (72131)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAGAOAI

Group Camping & Scout Camps

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

SECONDARYEDAMALAB

Academic Enrichment Camps (General Studies)

Education/Supplemental & Enrichment Programs (Arts, STEM, Language)/Summer & Holiday Enrichment Camps (Multi-Activity, Academic)

SECONDARYEDAMALAO

Life Skills & SEL Camps (Confidence, Executive Function, Social Skills)

Education/Supplemental & Enrichment Programs (Arts, STEM, Language)/Summer & Holiday Enrichment Camps (Multi-Activity, Academic)

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• Scouting programs
• Outdoor education
• Leadership training
• Summer camp programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Denver

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, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees for youth and adult members supporting the Scouting program
2. Camp Programs: Fees for summer camps, day camps, adventure camps, and specialty programs at council camps
3. Fundraising Events: Annual fundraising events including popcorn sales, Vale la Pena event, and other community fundraising activities
4. Donations: Charitable contributions from individuals, corporations, and foundations supporting youth development programs

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Greater Colorado Council, BSA is a non-profit youth development organization and a chartered local council of the Boy Scouts of America serving youth across Colorado. It delivers age-tiered scouting programs (Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Exploring, Sea Scouts), adult leader training (BALOO, IOLS, Wood Badge), and operates multiple camp facilities for outdoor adventure and character-building activities.

Product overview

Scouting Colorado operates as a unified youth development organization offering multiple interlocking programs and camp facilities. The core offerings include five distinct youth membership programs (Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Exploring, and Sea Scouts) spanning ages 5-20. These programs are supported by four physical locations: McNeil Scout Ranch at Peaceful Valley (420-acre ranch camp), Camp Cris Dobbins (residential summer camp), Colorado Adventure Point (urban program center offering merit badges and STEAM camps), and Cub Scout Day Camp sites. The organization also provides leader training programs including BALOO, IOLS, and Wood Badge. Seasonal offerings include summer camps, the 2026 National Jamboree, district events, and merit badge programs. The portfolio functions as an integrated youth development ecosystem where camp facilities serve program participants, and training programs support volunteer leaders across all youth divisions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• McNeil Scout Ranch: Overnight camp facility located at Peaceful Valley, offering traditional scouting experiences
• Colorado Adventure Point
• Tahosa Lodge

Products and services

• Cub Scouts Youth development program for elementary-age children (typically K-5) focused on character building, citizenship, and outdoor skills through age-appropriate activities. Offered to Colorado families as part of the BSA scouting program.
• Scouts BSA Core scouting program for youth aged 11-17 focused on leadership, outdoor adventure, community service, and rank advancement through the Eagle Scout pathway. Delivered through chartered troops across Colorado.
• Venturing Youth program for young adults aged 14-20 emphasizing adventure, leadership, and personal development through high-adventure activities and specialized crew experiences.
• Exploring Program for youth aged 14-20 providing career exploration, life skills, and leadership development through partnerships with businesses and community organizations in Colorado.
• Sea Scouts Nautical-focused youth program for young adults aged 14-20 emphasizing seamanship, boat handling, and water-based adventure activities as part of the BSA program family.
• Summer Camp Programs Multi-week resident and day camp programs held at the council's camp facilities across Colorado, providing outdoor adventure, skill instruction, and rank advancement for youth participants.
• Adult Leader Training (BALOO, IOLS, Wood Badge) Structured training courses for adult volunteer scout leaders including Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO), Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS), and the advanced Wood Badge program. Required for leaders to safely run scouting activities.

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Scouting America (National BSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCouncil operates under the national Boy Scouts of America organization (now Scouting America), following national program guidelines, policies, and youth protection standards. National organization provides program materials, training resources, insurance, and organizational governance.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Boys & Girls Clubs of Colorado: Statewide affiliate of Boys & Girls Clubs of America providing after-school programming, leadership, and outdoor activities for youth in Colorado. Comparable as a youth development non-profit offering structured activities and competing for the same parent demographic.
• Girl Scouts of Colorado: The Colorado council of Girl Scouts USA, a parallel youth development organization serving girls in the same Colorado geography. It offers the most direct competitive substitute for families choosing between organized youth programs, including summer camp facilities across the state.
• 4-H (Colorado State University Extension): The Colorado 4-H youth development program operates through Colorado State University Extension, offering clubs, camps, leadership, and STEM programming for K-12 youth. It competes directly for the same family demographic and outdoor/leadership programming niche in Colorado.

Direct peers

• Camp Fire: National co-ed youth development organization (formerly Camp Fire Boys and Girls) that runs camp programs, outdoor activities, and leadership curricula. Comparable as another traditional, multi-activity youth development organization with summer camp operations and membership-based structure.
• Denver Area Council, BSA (Scouting America): Another local council of Scouting America operating in Colorado, running Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, and council-owned camp facilities. It is the most directly comparable organization to Greater Colorado Council as both operate scouting programs in the same geography under the same national framework.

Emerging players

• Adventure Treks: A summer camp operator running multi-week adventure programs for teens in wilderness settings in Colorado and beyond. Comparable to the council's older-youth camp and adventure offerings at Camp Cris Dobbins and Magness Adventure Camp.
• Trail Life USA: A faith-based, outdoor-focused alternative youth organization that emerged partly from reorganization in the scouting space. It competes for the same character-development and outdoor programming niche with a similar K-12 age progression.
• National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS): A wilderness education non-profit offering expedition-based outdoor leadership courses for teens and young adults. Comparable in the outdoor and leadership-development niche for older youth, especially the council's Venturing and Exploring programs.

Others

• Civil Air Patrol: A U.S. Air Force-aligned youth development organization offering cadet programs, aerospace education, and leadership training. Comparable as a structured national youth program with membership dues, training curricula, and a progression pathway for older youth.

Broad incumbents

• YMCA of Metropolitan Denver: A regional YMCA affiliate operating youth programs, summer camps, and outdoor/leadership activities in the same Colorado geography. Comparable as a multi-program youth-serving non-profit with summer camp facilities and a similar member-based model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ScoutingColorado
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gcc-bsa
• Instagraminstagram.com/scouting_colorado

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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