Great Falls Council, Scouting America

Name

Great Falls Council, Scouting America

Legal name

Great Falls Council, Scouting America

Website

https://www.gfcscouting.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1910

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Programs

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (7212), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Multi-Activity Enrichment Camps (Academic + Arts + Sports) (EDAMALAA), College & Career Exploration Camps (Pre-College Samplers, Pathways) (EDAMALAN), Life Skills & SEL Camps (Confidence, Executive Function, Social Skills) (EDAMALAO)

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• Scouting programs
• Outdoor adventure camps
• Leadership development
• Summer camp experiences

Headquarters

HQ city

Buffalo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual registration fees for youth and adult members. Individual renewals processed through My.Scouting.org. Family rebate program offers $25 rebate for 3rd and additional family members.
2. Friends of Scouting Campaign: Annual fundraising campaign contributing over 25% of program funding. Supports camperships, district activities, volunteer training, new unit funding, and professional staff.
3. Popcorn Fundraising: Council-organized popcorn sales with Show & Sell, Take Order, and Online options. Over 70% of popcorn sale proceeds support local units and council programs.
4. Peanut Fundraising: Whitley's Peanuts unit fundraiser with 30% commission to units. Supplemental to fall popcorn sale for additional unit fundraising.
5. Signature Events: Golf tournaments (Confer Classic, Joseph J. Monago, Scouting Golf Classic), clay shoots, trap & skeet tournaments, Distinguished Citizens Award events. Proceeds support council programs and facilities.
6. Camp Fees: Summer camp registration for Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, and Venturers at Camp Gorton, Camp Scouthaven, and Camp Sam Wood. Includes day camp and overnight adventure camp options.
7. Endowment/Legacy Donations: James E. West Award ($1,000+ in one year) and Second Century Society Award ($25,000+ over five years). Legacy gifts through wills, trusts, and beneficiary designations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Great Falls Council delivers Scouting youth development programs for boys and girls ages 5-20 across Western NY, Central NY, and Northern PA. Core offerings include age-tiered Scouting programs (Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing/Sea Scouts, Exploring), summer and day camping at three owned camp properties, merit badge and Eagle Scout advancement pathways, and volunteer training and support services administered through chartered organizations.

Product overview

Great Falls Council, Scouting America is a regional youth development organization serving Western NY and the Twin Tiers of NY/PA. The organization operates a multi-faceted program portfolio organized around five core pillars: (1) Youth Programs including Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing & Exploring, Order of the Arrow, Range and Target Sports, Eagle Scouts Recognition, and Scouting with Special Needs; (2) Camping & Facilities encompassing Camp Gorton, Camp Sam Wood, Camp Scouthaven, Cub Scout Day Camp, and Birchbark Expeditions; (3) Member Services including three Scout Service Centers, National Scout Store, advancement counseling, merit badge support, and volunteer training; (4) Fundraising & Development offering Popcorn and Peanut Fundraising Campaigns, Signature Events (golf tournaments, clay shoots, recognition dinners), Friends of Scouting annual giving, Endowment/Legacy donations, and Camperships; and (5) Operational Tools including My.Scouting, Scoutbook, Scoutbook Plus, event registration, and Certificate of Insurance services. The council serves 5,300 cub scouts, scouts, and explorers across 11 districts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cub Scouts Program Youth leadership development program for boys and girls ages 5-10, focusing on age-appropriate activities, character development, and family involvement.
• Scouts BSA Program Youth leadership program for ages 11-17, featuring outdoor adventures, merit badges, and the path to Eagle Scout rank.
• Venturing, Sea Scouts and Exploring Programs Youth leadership programs for young adults ages 14-20 (or 13 with parent consent), focusing on high-adventure activities, career exploration, and service.
• Summer and Day Camping Programs Overnight and day camping experiences at Camp Gorton, Camp Scouthaven, and Camp Sam Wood, including Cub Scout Day Camp, Cub Scout Overnight Adventure Camp, Scouts BSA Summer Camp, and Birchbark Expeditions high adventure.
• Range and Target Sports Program Shooting sports program including instruction in archery, rifle, and shotgun activities at council camps.
• Order of the Arrow National Honor Society for Scouting America, recognizing scouters who exemplify the ideals of brotherhood, cheerfulness, and service.
• National Scout Store (Buffalo Service Center) Full-service scout shop at the Buffalo Service Center offering uniforms, patches, advancement items, and gift cards redeemable at any National Scout Shop.

Quantifiable outcome

• Prepares young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• United Way of the Southern TierminorOthersPartnership for stock donations and community support coordination. One of multiple United Way affiliations across the council's service territory.
• United Way of Bradford CountyminorOthersUnited Way partnership for community donations and support coordination in Bradford County, PA area.
• United Way of Livingston CountyminorOthersUnited Way partnership for community donations in Livingston County, NY.
• United Way of Schuyler CountyminorOthersUnited Way partnership for community donations in Schuyler County, NY.
• United Way of Orleans CountyminorOthersUnited Way partnership for community donations in Orleans County, NY.
• United Way of Niagara CountyminorOthersUnited Way partnership for community donations in Niagara County, NY.
• United of Greater Rochester and the Finger LakesminorOthersUnited Way partnership for community donations across Greater Rochester and Finger Lakes region.
• Waverly Community ChestminorOthersLocal community charitable organization partnership for donations and community support.
• Mansfield Area United FundminorOthersLocal United Fund partnership for community donations in Mansfield, PA area.
• Alfred-Alfred Station Community ChestminorOthersLocal community chest partnership for charitable donations in Alfred Station area.
• Charitable Adult Rides & Services (CARS)minorOthersVehicle donation partner program providing step-by-step instructions for donating vehicles to benefit the council.
• Camp Masters PopcorncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary popcorn supplier and partner for council popcorn fundraising campaign. Provides unit resources, parent/scout resources, and selling guides for popcorn sales.

Scale indicators6 records

Direct peers

• National 4-H Council: USDA-affiliated youth development organization delivering hands-on programming in STEM, agriculture, and civic engagement through local cooperative extension offices. Comparable as a youth-development nonprofit operating locally under a national umbrella.
• Camp Fire: National youth development nonprofit offering program pathways (youth and teen), camp experiences, and club-based delivery. Comparable mission, co-ed programming, and outdoor/camping focus, though smaller in scale than Scouting.
• YMCA of the USA: National youth and family services organization operating locally affiliated branches with youth programs, summer camps, swim/sports instruction, and facility-based programming. Comparable member-and-program-driven nonprofit model with strong local council structure.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National youth development network serving ages 6-18 with after-school programming, leadership curricula, and locally-operated clubhouse facilities. Comparable in member-based youth services model, local affiliate structure, and donor development practices.
• Girl Scouts of the USA: Parallel national youth development organization serving a similar age range (K-12) with badge/award curricula, outdoor programming, and council-based delivery. Directly comparable mission, membership model, and fundraising structure.

Regional players

• Police Athletic League (PAL): National youth services network with locally-operated chapters offering athletic, educational, and recreational programming. Comparable in mission to serve youth in underserved communities through local club-based delivery and youth development focus.
• Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways: Local Girl Scout council serving overlapping Western/Central NY and Northern PA counties. The most directly comparable geographic peer: similar service territory, similar age-range youth development programs, similar cookie/camp fundraising model.

Broad incumbents

• Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts of America): National parent organization of which Great Falls Council is a local affiliate. Comparable as the umbrella for the same program (Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, merit badges, Eagle Scout pathway) and the source of digital tools (Scoutbook, My.Scouting) used locally.

Emerging players

• Trail Life USA: Alternative scouting-style organization formed in 2013 with troops, outdoor adventure, and Christian-based character programming. Comparable youth outdoor/adventure program format, though positioned as a Scouting alternative rather than a direct competitor.
• Civil Air Patrol: U.S. Air Force auxiliary providing youth cadet programs (ages 12-21) with aviation, leadership, and character development. Comparable youth-program structure, uniform-based advancement, and aerospace/outdoor activities.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/GFCScouting
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/greater-niagara-frontier-council-boy-scouts-of-america

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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