The Garden State Council, BA is a local council that administers the Boy Scouts of America program in southern New Jersey. The council is chartered by the National Council, BSA, and provides program and administrative support for the Scouts and units within the council territory.

The Garden State Council serves all Scouting units the following counties:

• Burlington
• Camden
• Cape May
• Cumberland
• Gloucester
• Salem

The council also serves Buena Vista Township and Buena Borough in Atlantic County.

The Garden State Council is one of the largest youth-serving organizations in South Jersey. 12,500 youth in 250 different units are registered in Garden State Council programs. These young people are supported by over 4,000 adult volunteers that serve as leaders, merit badge counselors, and committee members to deliver a quality Scouting program.

Age Groups	Adolescents
Community Services	Arts & Recreation Recreation / Social / Sports Community Volunteer Opportunities Employment / Training Preparing for Adulthood Seasonal Programs Summer Camp
Areas Served	Atlantic County Burlington County Cape May County Cumberland County Gloucester County Salem County

Last Updated: 05/21/24