Programs & Experiences
Camporees, Cub Scout activities, family weekends, summer camp, training and other council programs give Scouts more opportunities to learn by doing.
Support Local Scouting
Give Local. Build What’s Next.
Your support helps young people across Tampa Bay experience outdoor adventure, build confidence, develop leadership skills and discover what they are capable of.
Greater Tampa Bay Area Council, Inc., Scouting America is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving youth and families across West Central Florida. Your support strengthens Scouting here in our local communities.
Your Impact
What Your Gift Makes Possible
Scouting happens locally. Your support helps provide the programs, places and people that give young people opportunities to get outdoors, learn new skills, lead and serve.
Camps & Outdoor Spaces
Gifts help care for four council properties where Scouts camp, climb, paddle, learn outdoor skills and make memories with their units and families.
Access to Scouting
Donor support helps expand opportunities for young people and families who may otherwise face financial or other barriers to participating in Scouting.
Support Behind the Program
Field staff, registration, safety resources, council services and the infrastructure behind the scenes help local volunteers deliver strong Scouting programs.
Four Council Properties
Places Built for Adventure
Maintaining these properties keeps outdoor experiences available to Scouts throughout our region.
Camp Owen J. Brorein
Odessa
Flaming Arrow Scout Reservation
Lake Wales
Camp Soule
Clearwater
Sand Hill Scout Reservation
Brooksville
When you support Greater Tampa Bay Area Council, you are investing in Scouting experiences for young people here in our local communities.
Ways to Give
Choose the Way That Works for You
Whether you want to make a gift today, honor someone important, plan for the future or give an asset, there are several ways to support Scouting in the Greater Tampa Bay area.
Give Today
Make a Donation
Make a one-time or recurring gift to help support local Scouting programs, camps and services.
Donate NowExisting Commitment
Pay Your Pledge
Already made a pledge to support Greater Tampa Bay Area Council? Make a payment securely online.
Make a Pledge Payment →Build a Legacy
Endowment & Planned Giving
Help strengthen Scouting for generations to come through an endowment gift, bequest or other planned gift.
Explore Legacy Giving →Honor Someone
Memorials & Honorariums
Celebrate a milestone, recognize someone special or make a meaningful gift in memory of a loved one.
Learn About Tribute Gifts →Give an Asset
Securities & Stock Gifts
Gifts of appreciated securities may provide another way to make a meaningful investment in local Scouting. Contact the council for current transfer instructions.
Contact the Council →Give a Vehicle
Vehicle Donation
A car, truck, boat, RV or other eligible vehicle can become support for Scouting through the vehicle donation program.
Learn About Vehicle Donations →Thinking About a Lasting Gift?
Planned and endowment gifts can help ensure that future generations of young people have the opportunity to experience Scouting. Learn about legacy giving and recognition opportunities.
Information about planned gifts, securities and other charitable giving options is provided for general educational purposes and should not be considered legal, tax or financial advice. Please consult your professional advisor regarding your individual situation.
Signature Fundraising Events
Come Together for Scouting
Our signature council events bring together community leaders, businesses, alumni and friends of Scouting while raising support for young people throughout the Greater Tampa Bay area.
Attend, bring a team, become a sponsor or simply help us spread the word. Each event offers a different way to support local Scouting.
September 24, 2026
Distinguished Citizen Award
Distinguished Citizen Award Dinner
Join business and community leaders as we honor Peter Collins and celebrate leadership, character and service while supporting Scouting across the Tampa Bay region.
Event Details
2027 Information Coming Soon
Leadership & Service
Mary Evertz Distinguished Service Award Dinner
An evening of recognition and fellowship celebrating leaders whose service has made a lasting impact on Scouting and the St. Petersburg community.
2027 Information Coming Soon
February 22, 2027
Council Golf Classic
GTBAC Golf Classic
Hit the course with fellow Scouting supporters and local business leaders for a day of golf, fellowship and support for Greater Tampa Bay Area Council.
Email Katie for More Information
Annual Recognition Breakfast
Supporting ScoutReach
Scouting Forward Recognition Breakfast
This annual breakfast celebrates community leadership while raising support for ScoutReach and expanding access to Scouting in historically underserved communities.
Scouting Forward Information →
November 6, 2026
Council Sporting Clays
Council Clay Shoot
Bring a team or become a sponsor for a day at Tampa Bay Sporting Clays with local businesses, community leaders and fellow supporters of Scouting.
Register or SponsorLocal Fundraising
District Friends of Scouting Events
Many of our local Scouting communities host Friends of Scouting fundraising events throughout the year. For upcoming opportunities in your area, contact your local Scouting professional or call our council office at (813) 872-2691.
Interested in Sponsoring a Council Event?
Our Special events offer opportunities for businesses and community partners to support local Scouting while connecting with leaders and supporters from across the Tampa Bay region.
Year-Round Opportunity
Merit Badge Sponsorship
Connect your business or organization with hands-on learning that introduces Scouts to careers, skills and new possibilities. Merit Badge Sponsors can bring real-world expertise directly into the Scouting experience.
Explore Merit Badge SponsorshipMake an Impact
Your Support Helps Make Scouting Possible.
Every gift helps strengthen programs, camps and opportunities for young people across the Greater Tampa Bay area. Whether you give today, fulfill an existing pledge or want to talk through another way to support Scouting, we’re here to help.
Questions & Information
Let’s Talk About Giving
Have questions about a donation, planned gift, stock transfer, event sponsorship, corporate partnership or another way to support Greater Tampa Bay Area Council? Contact our team for more information.
Zachary.Fitzgerald@scouting.org