Golden Spread Council

What Golden Spread Council does

Golden Spread Council is a 501(c)(3) non-profit regional council of Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts of America), serving the Texas Panhandle region with headquarters in Amarillo, Texas and a secondary service center in Lubbock. The council operates the full Scouting America program portfolio, including Cub Scouting (K-5), Scouts BSA (ages 11-17), Venturing (co-ed, 14-20), Sea Scouting, Exploring (career-focused), and the Order of the Arrow honor society across four districts (Adobe Walls, Lone Wolf, Golden Eagle, Quanah Parker ScoutReach). It supports a youth and adult volunteer base through chartered community units (packs, troops, crews, ships) hosted at schools, churches, and civic organizations.

The council runs five owned camp properties — Camp Don Harrington, Camp MK Brown, Camp Post, Camp Tres Ritos, and the C.O.P.E. (Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience) facility — plus year-round outdoor, leadership (NYLT), and adult training (Wood Badge) programming. Technology is entirely sourced from the national organization: Scoutbook for unit and advancement management, Black Pug (campreservation.com / scoutingevent.com) for camp reservations and event registration, My.Scouting for training and membership, and Organization Manager for rechartering. The council layers its own Unit Deposit Account (UDA) financial system on top of Black Pug for unit-level fund management.

Revenue is generated through a diversified non-profit mix: annual membership fees (12-month cycle as of August 1, 2023), donations via the national BSA portal, fundraising programs (Popcorn Sale, Camp Card Fundraiser, Sporting Clays, Unit Fundraising), Scout Shop retail at both service centers, camp and event fees (summer camp, Merit Badge University, NYLT, Wood Badge), and the Friends of Scouting annual giving campaign. Distribution is hybrid: physical service centers and chartered units in the region, plus self-serve online registration. Marketing runs through the council website, monthly email newsletters, and a broad social presence (Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn), with recruitment increasingly leveraging digital geofencing and partnerships with community organizations including United Way affiliates. The council is currently transitioning toward the Prairie Sky Council identity as part of national realignment.

Name

Golden Spread Council

Legal name

Golden Spread Council

Website

https://goldenspread.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Golden Spread Council is a 501(c)(3) regional council of Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts of America) serving youth and families across the Texas Panhandle from Amarillo and Lubbock. It delivers Cub Scouting, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Sea Scouting, Exploring, and adult leadership programs through chartered community units and five owned camp properties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219)

SIC

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), Leadership, Debate & Model UN Camps (EDAMALAK)

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• Scouting programs
• Outdoor education
• Camping facilities
• Volunteer leadership training

Headquarters

HQ city

Amarillo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees for youth and adult members. Effective August 1, 2023, all new members have a 12-month membership cycle.
2. Donations and Fundraising: Various fundraising programs including Popcorn Sale, Camp Card Fundraiser, Sporting Clays event, and Unit Fundraising. Also receives donations through the official BSA donations portal.
3. Scout Shop Sales: Retail sales of Scout merchandise, uniforms, and supplies through Scout Shops located at service centers in Amarillo and Lubbock.
4. Camp and Event Fees: Fees for summer camp, camping reservations, Merit Badge University, NYLT courses, Wood Badge training, and other council events.
5. Friends of Scouting: Annual giving campaign supporting council operations and programming.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Golden Spread Council delivers age-tiered Scouting programs (Cub Scouting K-5, Scouts BSA 11-17, Venturing 14-20, Sea Scouting, and Exploring) for youth and adult volunteers across the Texas Panhandle. The council operates four owned camp properties and a C.O.P.E. facility that provide summer camp, year-round outdoor programming, and high-adventure activities, and it runs leadership training courses (NYLT, Wood Badge) plus an annual Merit Badge University. Operations are supported by Scoutbook, Black Pug, My.Scouting, and a Unit Deposit Account (UDA) system for unit fund management.

Product overview

Golden Spread Council operates as a unified service organization offering multiple scouting programs as modules within a single program portfolio. The core programs include Cub Scouting (K-5), Scouts BSA (11-17), Venturing (14-20, co-ed), Sea Scouting, and Exploring. These are supported by camp facilities (Camp Don Harrington, Camp MK Brown, Camp Post, Camp Tres Ritos), training programs (NYLT, Wood Badge, Safeguarding Youth Training), and administrative services (Unit Deposit Account). The Order of the Arrow honor society operates as a distinct branch. All programs share the council's mission of youth development through outdoor experiences, leadership training, and community service, unified under the Boy Scouts of America's national framework now rebranded as Scouting America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cub Scouting Family-oriented youth program for grades K-5 focusing on age-appropriate rank advancement, character development, and outdoor activities for boys and girls.
• Scouts BSA Traditional youth program for ages 11-17 offering merit badge advancement, leadership development, and outdoor adventures leading to Eagle Scout rank.
• Venturing Co-ed program for ages 14-20 emphasizing adventure, leadership, and service through high-adventure and crew-based activities.
• Sea Scouting Specialized program focused on maritime skills, sailing, and water-based adventures for youth and young adults.
• Exploring Career exploration program connecting youth with professional mentors and real-world occupational experiences through partnerships with businesses and organizations.
• Order of the Arrow (Nischa Achowalogen & Nakona Lodges) Scouting's national honor society recognizing members who exemplify the Scout Oath and Law through cheerful service and camping, operated via two lodges in the council.
• Camp Don Harrington Council-owned camping facility offering year-round outdoor programming and summer camp experiences for Scouting units.
• Camp MK Brown Council-owned camping facility hosting summer camp, NYLT training, and various Scouting programs.
• Camp Post Council-owned camping facility providing outdoor experiences for Scouting units.
• Camp Tres Ritos Council-owned camp in northern New Mexico offering unique high-adventure opportunities for Scouting units.
• C.O.P.E. Program Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience featuring high-ropes courses and team-building activities offered at council camp facilities.
• National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) Six-day youth leadership training course focusing on what a leader must BE, KNOW, and DO.
• Wood Badge Advanced adult leadership training program drawn from corporate leadership theory and Scouting traditions; 2025 course priced at $275 per participant.
• Merit Badge University Annual special event hosted at Ascension Academy allowing Scouts to earn multiple merit badges in a single day.
• Unit Deposit Account (UDA) Online fund management service for Scout units, integrated with Black Pug camp reservation and event registration systems; allows units to allocate funds for camping and unit-based paid activities.
• Scout Shop Retail sales of Scout uniforms, badges, handbooks, and supplies through physical Scout Shops at Amarillo and Lubbock service centers.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 1 million youth currently served by Scouting America nationally
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• United Way (Multiple Counties)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGolden Spread Council, BSA is a Partner Agency with United Way in Amarillo-Canyon, Dallam/Hartley, Moore, Ochiltree, and Hutchinson County areas. This partnership provides community support and funding coordination.
• Ascension AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAscension Academy in Amarillo, Texas hosts the annual Golden Spread Council Merit Badge University, providing facilities for Scouts to earn merit badges in a learning environment.
• Black Pug (Campreservation.com / Scoutingevent.com)coreTechnology or IntegrationBlack Pug is the vendor providing the camp reservation system (campreservation.com) and event registration platform (scoutingevent.com). The council uses these platforms for all camping and event registrations, as well as the Unit Deposit Account system.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• YMCA of the USA: A national nonprofit operating youth programs, camps, and outdoor education with comparable mission of youth character development, though delivered through facility-based branches rather than chartered units.
• Civil Air Patrol: A federally chartered volunteer civilian organization running the Cadet Program for youth ages 12-20 with aviation, leadership, and emergency services training, sharing scouting's volunteer-led, rank-advancement youth model.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: A larger national youth development nonprofit offering afterschool programming, leadership curricula, and outdoor initiatives. Differs in operating facility-based clubs rather than unit-chartered troops, but serves a comparable youth mission.

Direct peers

• National 4-H Council: A national youth development nonprofit operating through Cooperative Extension with project-based learning, camps, and volunteer-led clubs that mirror scouting's youth development and outdoor programming model.
• Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains: A Girl Scouts council serving overlapping Texas Panhandle geography with troop-based membership, outdoor programming, camp facilities, and a similar nonprofit youth development mission.
• Longhorn Council (Scouting America): A fellow Texas-based Scouting America council serving a similar geographic and demographic market with comparable Cub Scout, Scouts BSA, Venturing, and camp programs, making it the most direct operational peer.
• Camp Fire: A national youth development nonprofit offering outdoor programs, camp experiences, and club-based youth engagement, with a comparable co-ed, family-inclusive mission to Golden Spread Council.
• South Texas Council (Scouting America): Another Scouting America council in Texas operating Cub Scouts through Venturing with camp properties, sharing the same national program framework, charter model, and volunteer-driven delivery as Golden Spread Council.

Emerging players

• Adventure Scouts USA: An alternative scouting organization offering co-ed scouting programs with similar rank advancement and outdoor activities, representing a niche competitor in the youth scouting market.
• Outward Bound USA: A national outdoor education nonprofit offering wilderness expeditions and character-based programming for youth, overlapping with Golden Spread Council's high-adventure and C.O.P.E. offerings as an adjacent experiential education provider.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/GoldenSpreadBSA
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/TheGoldenSpread
• Facebookfacebook.com/pages/Golden-Spread-Council-Boy-Scouts-of-America/154311037924602
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/golden-spread-council
• Instagraminstagram.com/goldenspread
• TikToktiktok.com/@goldenspreadcounc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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