National Pike District
Serving the youth of Howard and southwest Baltimore Counties in Maryland
District Chair: Hillary Bierce
District Commissioner: Matt Cook
District Executives: Alex Concaugh
New to Scouting
Scouting provides multiple programs for youth that incorporate fun, adventure, learning, challenge, and responsibility to help them become the best version of themselves!
Check out the District Calendar
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Upcoming Events
Visit 2026 – 2027 Program Launch – August 10, 2026
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
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School (in the school gym), 4801 Ilchester Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043
Poplar Springs Community Association/Scout Hall
October 2nd & 3rd, 2026 (Overnight)
5:00 PM ET to 7:00 PM ET
Camp Saffran
Friday 10-9-2026 5:00 PM ET to
Sunday 10-11-2026 12:00 PM ET
Klondike 2026
McKeldin Area of
Patapsco Valley State Park
Friday 02-20-2026 6:00 PM ET to
Sunday 02-22-2026 10:00 AM ET
Registration closed
The Mall in Columbia
Center Court, Level 1
May 2, 2026
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Oakland Mills Interfaith Center
Friday 05-08-2026 7:00 PM ET to
9:00 PM ET
RSVP by April 1st, 2026
2026 Bike Rodeo
Dunloggin Middle School
9129 Northfield Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21042
Saturday, May 9th, 2025
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
National Pike District Recognition Gathering
Elkridge Furnace Inn Garden House
5745 Furnace Avenue
Elkridge, MD 21075
Tuesday June 2nd, 2026
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Purchase the We Remember Patches for $5 each until October 31, 2026
BALOO: Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation
Poplar Springs Community Association/Scout Hall
November 20th and 21st, 2026 (Overnight)
6:00 PM ET to 6:00 PM ET
2026 Fishing Derby
Lake Elkhorn Park in Columbia Green space near playground on Cradlerock Way across from Owen Brown Village Center
Saturday, July 11, 2026
8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Scouting at the Howard County Fair
Units are invited to be ambassadors for Scouting America by staffing our interactive booth at the Howard County Fair. Share the spirit of Scouting with the community and have fun doing it!!
August 8 to 15, 2026
2 to 3 hours weekends/weekdays
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.
October 26, 2026
6:30 Discussion for AOL & WEBELOS
7:00-8:30 Open House to “Meet the Troops”
2026 Day Camp - Camp Linstead
Camp Linstead
Howard County Fair Grounds
Monday 06-22-2026 8:00 AM ET to
Friday 06-26-2026 4:30 PM ET
Visit District Roundtable page – 2nd Monday of the Month, except July & August
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.
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