The Gulf Ridge Council

"The Overall Mission of the Gulf Ridge Council, Boy Scouts of America, is to serve others by helping to instill values in young people and to prepare them to make ethical choices during their lifetime in achieving their full potential."

The Gulf Ridge Council serves the youth of Citrus, Hardee, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Pasco, Polk, and Sumter counties and supports more than 22,000 young people in more than 550 units. The Council operates three camps for outdoor activities in Odessa, Inverness and Lake Wales.

The Lewis H. Hill, III Service Center is located at:
13228 North Central Ave, Tampa, FL 33612-3462

Hours of Operation:
Monday through Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Phone: (813) 872-2691
Fax: (813) 875-5890

The Service Center is closed for most national holidays.

Staff Contact Information

Gulf Ridge Council Policy Statements


Conflict of Interest Policy
Council Programs Refund Policy
Cultural Diversity Commitment
Equal Employment Policy
Gift Acceptance and Planned Giving Policies
Purchase Requisitions and Purchase Orders
Scouting Heritage Society Recognition Program
Strategic Investment Policy for Endowments
Tour Permit and National Tour Permit Procedures
Unlawful Harrassment
Whistleblower Protection Policy
Gulf Ridge Council Service Center
Lewis H. Hill, III Service Center