Las Vegas Area Council, Scouting America

The Las Vegas Area Council of Scouting America is the regional headquarters for scouting in southern Nevada, located at 7220 Paradise Rd in the 89119 zip code. The council office is where families get connected to local units, and the program range behind it is broad: Cub Scouts for ages 5 to 10, Scouts BSA and Venturing for ages 11 to 18, and Exploring for career focused youth.

The activity list reads like an outdoor education catalog. Camping programs, hiking trips, aquatics, archery, and shooting sports cover the outdoor side, while merit badge programs, STEM programs, leadership training, and community service projects handle skill and character development. The council's facilities include campgrounds, outdoor facilities, a training center, and event spaces, plus volunteer opportunities for parents, which is worth flagging since scouting runs on adult volunteers and most units expect some family involvement.

Inclusion is addressed directly in the listing. The council lists inclusive programs, adaptive recreation, and general special needs support, which matters because scouting units vary in their experience with accommodations and the council is the right place to ask which unit fits your child.

Office hours run Monday through Friday 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturday 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, closed Sunday, though a separate note in the listing records office hours of 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM on weekdays, so call ahead to confirm before making the drive. Programs themselves run year round through individual troops and packs that meet on their own schedules around the valley.

Cost sits in the mid range for the directory, with no specific fees posted, and scouting costs typically depend on unit dues, uniforms, and camp fees, so ask for a full picture. Google reviewers rate the council 4.7 stars across 26 reviews. To find a pack or troop near your neighborhood, ask about joining costs, or inquire about accommodations, call (702) 736-4366 or start at lvacbsa.org.