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National Capital Area Council, BSA delivers the promise of Scouting to youth in the Washington, D.C., metro area, including the District of Columbia, 16 counties in Maryland and Virginia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and U.S. citizens abroad in North and South America. Our programs teach young people to “be prepared!” for adventure, education, service, and leadership.
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Latest News
- Scout Overcomes Challenges to Reach Eagle Rankby Mike Haas on May 7, 2024 at 4:34 pm
Aquia District Troop 850’s Newest Eagle Scout – Thomas Gill Eighteen-year-old Thomas Gill celebrated earning the BSA rank of Eagle Scout on Saturday, April 20th, with a ceremony and reception held at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Local leaders, State Senator Tara Durant, Delegate Paul Milde, and Senior Vice Commandant of the Marine Corps
- Patuxent Cub & Palby Sean Troxell on May 7, 2024 at 3:52 pm
We had a wonderful, albeit soggy, time at the Patuxent Cub & Pal on Saturday! A Sailing we went, so it makes sense there was water involved! From knots to fishing, treasure hunting to pirate games, there was even a Raingutter Regatta! Fun was had by all, and many thanks to all the volunteers!!
- Troop 360 Attended NCAC Outdoor Ethics Guide Summit, Then Taught it to Pack 1166!by Mickey Nemier on May 1, 2024 at 3:43 pm
Inspired by the NCAC Outdoor Ethics Summit last month, Troop 360 Senior Patrol Leader Cam, Outdoor Ethics Guide Troy, and Den Chiefs Leigh and Tucker developed a program to teach outdoor ethics to Pack 1166. They started by training their fellow Den Chiefs, Anna and Evan. At the March Pack 1166 meeting, Troop 360 Scouts led
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