Who We Are

Greater Tampa Bay Area Council, Inc., Scouting America is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to preparing young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law.

We serve youth and families throughout West Central Florida through Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Sea Scouts, Exploring, leadership development, outdoor education, and community service.

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Strategic Plan

Our Impact

Spanning nine counties, the Greater Tampa Bay Area Council supports over 14,000 youth members through a dynamic network of dedicated volunteers and unit leaders. Our Council includes:

  • 189 Cub Scout Packs

  • 192 Scouts BSA Troops

  • 36 Venturing Crews

  • 5 Sea Scout Ships

  • 26 ScoutReach Units

This diverse programming ensures that youth of all ages and backgrounds can find their place and thrive in Scouting.

Service Center and Camp Properties

Our operations are headquartered at the Lewis Hill, III Service Center, located at:
13228 N. Central Avenue, Tampa, FL 33612

To support year-round outdoor adventure and leadership training, the Council maintains five premier camp properties:

  • Camp Owen J. Brorein – Odessa, FL

  • Camp Soule – Clearwater, FL

  • Flaming Arrow Scout Reservation – Lake Wales, FL

  • Sand Hill Scout Reservation – Brooksville, FL

  • Camp Alafia – Along the Alafia River in Lithia, FL

These camps host everything from weekend activities and leadership development programs to weeklong summer camps and high-adventure treks.

We Believe in

Preparing today’s youth to do their best without fear of failure and become men and women who live, lead, and serve with integrity, confidence, and purpose—while having fun as kids, friends, and families.

We are committed to transparency and strategic growth. For more information on our financial accountability and future vision, please see:

EIN: 59-0637815

Contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law.

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