National Pike District
Serving the youth of Howard and southwest Baltimore Counties in Maryland
District Chair: Hillary Bierce
District Commissioner: Brian McGivern
District Executive: Alex Concaugh
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Scouting provides multiple programs for youth that incorporate fun, adventure, learning, challenge, and responsibility to help them become the best version of themselves!
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Upcoming Events
Upcoming Scouts BSA
“Meet the Troops” Event
All AOL & WEBLOS scouts, and boys & girls new-to-scouting, can engage with representatives from 25+ Troops at one event! And Troops can use this opportunity to showcase their unit to bridging AOL and WEBELOS.
November 3, 2025
6:30 Discussion for AOL & WEBELOS
7:00-8:30 Open House to “Meet the Troops”
Poplar Springs Community Association/Scout Hall
September 26 & 27, 2025 (Overnight)
5:00 PM ET to 7:00 PM ET
Camp Saffran
Friday 10-10-2025 5:00 PM ET to
Sunday 10-12-2025 12:00 PM ET
Registration closed Oct. 3rd at 11:59 PM
BALOO: Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation
Poplar Springs Community Association/Scout Hall
November 7 & 8, 2025 (Overnight)
6:00 PM ET to 6:00 PM ET
Klondike 2026
McKeldin Area of
Patapsco Valley State Park
Friday 01-23-2026 6:00 PM ET to
Sunday 01-25-2026 10:00 AM ET
Camporee 2026
Camp Saffran
Friday 03-20-2026 6:00 PM ET to
Sunday 03-22-2026 10:00 AM ET
Registration Opens January 5, 2026
Visit District Roundtable page – 2nd Monday of the Month, except July
7:00 PM, Meet with a Commissioner – informal time to ask questions, or use this time to network with other Scouters!
7:30 PM, All Programs, Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Senior Youth Programs
Columbia Academy Elementary School, 10350 Old Columbia Road, Columbia, MD
Visit Merit Badge Counselor page
– for Unit Leaders that want to help scouts with Merit Badges
Help keep Scouting strong in Baltimore Area Council and National Pike. Donate to the Annual Appeal.
Safeguarding Youth Training (SYT) and Position Specific Training
Safeguarding youth is our highest priority. As part of our continued commitment to creating a safe and supportive environment for every young person in our programs, we are excited to announce the launch of the new Safeguarding Youth Training (SYT).
This training replaces the previous Youth Protection Training (YPT) and reflects a significant investment in updated content, delivery, and compliance standards. SYT is designed to be more engaging, accessible, and aligned with current best practices in youth protection.
Deadline: All volunteers must complete SYT by May 31, 2026.
Log in to your My.Scouting account and click the Safeguarding Youth Training logo on the right of the page to be taken directly to the new course.
Position Specific Training. Courses are available at my.scouting.org. See the course lists to be fully trained.
Inclement Weather Policy
National Pike District follows the Howard County Public School System policy for cancellations due to inclement weather. When HCPSS cancels after-school or evening events, the District’s activities – including Roundtables – are also canceled for that afternoon and/or evening. The safety of our Scouts and Scouters is our primary concern.
Webmaster: Please contact the Webmaster or the District Executive, Alex Concaugh for questions/comments on this site.
2025 Bike Rodeo
Dunloggin Middle School
9129 Northfield Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21042
Saturday, May 17th, 2025
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
National Pike District Recognition Gathering
Bethany United Methodist Church
2875 Bethany Lane
Ellicott City, MD 21042
Tuesday June 3rd, 2025
7:00 PM – 8:45 PM
2025 Camp Linstead - Cub Scout Day Camp
Camp Linstead
Monday 06-23-2025 8:00 AM ET to
Friday 06-27-2025 4:30 PM ET
2025 Fishing Derby
Lake Elkhorn Park in Columbia Green space near playground on Cradlerock Way across from Owen Brown Village Center
Saturday, July 12, 2025
8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Hammon High School, 8800 Guliford Road, Columbia, MD
August 11, 2025 7:30PM to 8:30PM