- Join
- Activities
- Activities Calendar
- Cub Scout Activities
- older activities
- Summer Camp
- Winter Camp
- Camping
- Camporees
- Short-Term Camp
- Aquatics
- Climbing and C.O.P.E.
- Conservation Awards
- Conservation Days
- Eagle Reception
- Gathering of Eagles
- High Adventure
- International
- National Jamboree
- Order of the Arrow
- Refund Policy
- Report to State
- Scout Offers
- Service Opportunities
- Service Requests
- Shooting Sports
- STEM Activities
- District Events
- Work at Lost Pines
- other councils
- Training
- Giving
- Resources
- Youth Safety
- FAQs
- Advancement
- Awards & Recognition
- Districts
- Commissioner Resources
- Committees
- Forms
- Den Meetings
- diversity equity inclusion
- Eagle Resources
- Eagle Reception
- Financial Help
- Flag retirement
- For educators
- FOS campaign tools
- Insurance
- Certificate of Insurance
- Membership
- Popcorn
- Promoting Scouting
- quartermaster award
- Unit renewal
- Tools for Council Registered Units
- religious emblems
- Religious Events
- Scholarships
- Scoutbook
- Scout of the Week
- short term camp
- special needs
- summit award
- Unit Finance
- volunteer help
- Web Update
- A+FCU
- covid policy
- About CAC
- Join
- Volunteer
- Donate
- Shop
- 512.926.6363
- Español
Scout Night Nov 9
Distinguished Citizen
Summer Camp 2025
Welcome to the capitol area council!
Our council began in 1912 and has grown over time to support Scouting programs in 15 Central Texas counties: Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, DeWitt, Fayette, Gillespie, Gonzales, Hays, Lavaca, Lee, Llano, Mason, Travis, and Williamson.
Join Scouting
From Kindergarten to age 20, boy or girl, there's a program for you to have fun, be adventurous, and practice the values of leadership and service.
Become a Volunteer
Help lead a Scout unit, work with other adults on a specific topic, or just tell us your interests and we'll find an opportunity that works for you.
Donate to Scouting
Invest in the most proven program in Central Texas delivering youth leadership training and character development, whether you give now or want to plan a gift for the future.
Shop our Store
Choose from hundreds of items in the Steve Matthews Scout Shop, from clothing to gear and more.
Watch our latest videos
Our Mission:
We prepare boys and girls from all social, economic, and religious backgrounds to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.