Every Scout starts somewhere
Somewhere in Rhode Island, along the South Coast of Massachusetts, or in Pawcatuck, Connecticut, a child is nervously packing tonight for their very first campout. They’ll come home a little muddier, a lot prouder, and with a story they’ll be telling for years.
Maybe they’ll learn to build a fire, paddle a canoe, or reach back to help a younger Scout who’s just as nervous as they once were. Moments like these don’t happen by accident. They happen because someone — a volunteer, a parent, a neighbor, a donor — believed that the young people in our communities deserve the chance to grow into confident, caring adults.
You don’t need to have ever worn the uniform to be part of that story. Your gift keeps our camps open, trains the leaders who keep kids safe, and helps families who need a hand say yes to adventure.
Thank you for helping a young person find their way.
Donate TodayHere’s who you’re helping
Scouting is a youth program where kids and teens learn by doing — camping, hiking, community service, and leading their peers. The Narragansett Council is the local nonprofit office that runs Scouting in our region: it operates the camps, trains volunteers, and helps local groups get started.
Younger kids explore, build, and play in small groups called dens, with family involvement along the way.
Learn about Cub Scouts →Older youth go on bigger adventures, earn merit badges, and run their own troop — the path to Eagle Scout.
Learn about Scouts BSA →Venturing, Exploring, and Sea Scouts offer high adventure, career exploration, and time on the water.
See all programs →Scouting words, explained
The regional nonprofit that supports all local Scouting. Ours is Narragansett Council.
A smaller area within the council, with its own volunteer team.
The local group a child joins, usually hosted by a school, church, or community group.
The council’s yearly giving campaign — the main way donors support local Scouting.
Where your donation goes
The Annual Fund is Narragansett Council’s yearly giving campaign. It directly supports the programs, camps, outreach, and volunteer training that Scouts in Southeastern New England rely on.
Pick the option that fits you
Not sure where to start? Most first-time donors simply give online. Here are all the ways to help.
Common questions from first-time donors
Do I need to be part of a Scouting family to give?+
Not at all. Anyone who wants to help young people grow into confident, capable adults is welcome to donate.
Does my gift stay local?+
Yes. Gifts to the Annual Fund support Narragansett Council programs, camps, and volunteers here in Rhode Island, the South Coast of Massachusetts, and Pawcatuck, Connecticut.
Why does the link take me to a different website?+
Online gifts are processed through Scouting America’s secure national donation site, then credited to Narragansett Council.
Can I give in someone’s honor or memory?+
Explore the Yawgoog 100 Walkway for a lasting tribute.
I’d rather volunteer or sign up my child. Where do I go?+
Find a local group at BeAScout.org, or visit our volunteer resources.