Scouting in Wyoming
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Scouting in Wyoming has a long history, from the 1910s to the present day, serving thousands of youth in programs that suit the environment in which they live.
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[edit] Early history (1910-1950)
The Cheyenne Council was founded in 1920, and in 1925 changed its name to the Southeastern Wyoming Council. The Council merged into Longs Peak Council in 1928.
[edit] Recent history (1950-1990)
In 1954 the National Order of the Arrow Conference was held at the University of Wyoming.
[edit] Scouting in Wyoming today
There are four Boy Scouts of America local councils in Wyoming.
[edit] Black Hills Area Council
Black Hills Area Council serves Scouts in South Dakota and Wyoming.
[edit] Central Wyoming Council
Spanning over half of the state of Wyoming, the Central Wyoming Council of the Boy Scouts of America provides service for boys from age 8 to 21.
[edit] Camp Buffalo Bill
Only seven miles outside of the East Gate of Yellowstone National Park, Camp Buffalo Bill is ideal for troops wishing to have both a Scout camp experience and tour the nation's first national park.
- Chocadewakoa District
- Cloud Peak District
- Elakawee District
- River Bend District
- Wind River District
[edit] Grand Teton Council
Grand Teton Council is the result of a merger between councils in Pocatello and Idaho Falls, and serves Scouts in both Idaho and Wyoming.
[edit] Longs Peak Council
The Longs Peak Council (62) of the Boy Scouts of America is headquartered in Greeley, Colorado. Named after the tallest peak in the council territory, Longs Peak Council serves Scouting youth in northeastern Colorado, southeastern Wyoming and western Nebraska.
[edit] Girl Scouting in Wyoming
There is one Girl Scout council office in Wyoming.
Girl Scout Council of Wyoming Casper, Wyoming Web Site: http://www.girlscoutswyoming.com
[edit] External links
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