Scouting in Idaho 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.

History

Cub Scouts at the Payette County Fair Kids Rodeo

The

Ashton Council Scouting in Idaho 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. History The Ashton Council was founded in Ashton, Idaho in 1917. It closed in 1918. ...

was founded in

Ashton, Idaho Ashton is a city in Fremont County, Idaho, United States. The population was 1,127 at the 2010 census, and it is part of the Rexburg Micropolitan Statistical Area. The district is noted for seed potato production and bills itself as the world's ...

in 1917. It closed in 1918. The Rupert Council was founded in

Rupert, Idaho Rupert is the county seat and largest city of Minidoka County, Idaho,. It is part of the Burley Micropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 5,554 at the 2010 census. The

Boise Council Scouting in Idaho 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. History The Ashton Council was founded in Ashton, Idaho in 1917. It closed in 1918. T ...

(#105) was founded in 1919, and changed its name in 1927 to the Boise Area Council (#105). In 1951 the council changed its name to the Mountainview Council (#105). In 1968 the council merged with the Ore-Ida Council (#106). The

Western Idaho Council Scouting in Idaho 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. History The Ashton Council was founded in Ashton, Idaho in 1917. It closed in 1918. T ...

(#106) was founded in 1927, and changed its name in 1929 to the

Oregon-Idaho Area Council Scouting in Idaho 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. History The Ashton Council was founded in Ashton, Idaho in 1917. It closed in 1918. T ...

(#106). In 1933 the council changed its name to the Ore-Ida Council (#106). On January 30, 2020 the council merged with

Snake River Council Scouting in Idaho 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. History The Ashton Council was founded in Ashton, Idaho in 1917. It closed in 1918. ...

(#111) and formed Mountain West Council. The Bonner-Boundary Council (#106) merged with the Inland Northwest Council. The Idaho Falls Council (#107) was founded in 1922, and changed its name in 1925 to the

Teton Peaks Council Scouting in Idaho 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. History The Ashton Council was founded in Ashton, Idaho in 1917. It closed in 1918. T ...

(#107). In 1993, the council merged with the Tendoy Area Council (#109) to become Grand Teton Council (#107). The

Nez Perce County Council Scouting in Washington 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. Early history (1910–1950) Camp Black Mountain, located on the beautiful shores o ...

(#108) was founded in 1919 and changed its name in 1922 to the Lewiston Council (#108). It changed its name in 1925 to the Lewis-Clark Area Council (#108). In 1928 the council changed its name to the Lewis-Clark Council (#108). The council merged with the

Inland Northwest Council Scouting in Washington 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. Early history (1910–1950) Camp Black Mountain, located on the beautiful shores o ...

(#661) in 1992. The

Pocatello Council Scouting in Idaho 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. History The Ashton Council was founded in Ashton, Idaho in 1917. It closed in 1918. ...

(#109) was founded in 1919, and changed its name in 1925 to the

Eastern Idaho Council Scouting in Idaho 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. History The Ashton Council was founded in Ashton, Idaho in 1917. It closed in 1918. ...

(#109). It changed its name in 1934 to the

Tendoy Area Council Scouting in Idaho 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. History The Ashton Council was founded in Ashton, Idaho in 1917. It closed in 1918. ...

(#109). In 1993, the council merged with the Teton Peaks Council to become Grand Teton Council (#107). The

Shoshone County Council Scouting in Washington 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. Early history (1910–1950) Camp Black Mountain, located on the beautiful shores o ...

(#110) was founded in 1918, and changed its name in 1923 to the

Shoshone-Kooteni Council Scouting in Washington 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. Early history (1910–1950) Camp Black Mountain, located on the beautiful shores o ...

(#110). In 1928 the council changed its name to the

Idaho Panhandle Council Scouting in Washington 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. Early history (1910–1950) Camp Black Mountain, located on the beautiful shores o ...

(#110). The council merged with the

(#661) in 1992. The

Twin Falls Council Scouting in Idaho 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. History The Ashton Council was founded in Ashton, Idaho in 1917. It closed in 1918. ...

(#111) was founded in 1922, and changed its name in 1924 to the

Snake River Area Council Scouting in Idaho 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. History The Ashton Council was founded in Ashton, Idaho in 1917. It closed in 1918. ...

(#111). It changed its name in 1993 to the

(#111). On January 30, 2020 the council merged with Ore-Ida Council (#106) and formed Mountain West Council. The Mountain West Council (#106) was formed in 2020, with the merging of Ore-Ida Council (#106) and

(#111) on January 30, 2020.

Scouting History

The

1969 National Scout Jamboree The National Scout jamboree is a gathering, or jamboree, of thousands of members of the Boy Scouts of America, usually held every four years and organized by the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Referred to as "the Jamboree", "Ja ...

was held at Farragut State Park. Half of the

1973 National Scout Jamboree The National Scout jamboree is a gathering, or jamboree, of thousands of members of the Boy Scouts of America, usually held every four years and organized by the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Referred to as "the Jamboree", "Ja ...

(''Jamboree West'') was held at the same location. The park hosted the

12th World Scout Jamboree The 12th World Scout Jamboree was held July 31 to August 9, 1967, and was hosted by the United States at Farragut State Park, in the Rocky Mountains of Idaho. It was the second World Scout Jamboree to take place in North America. History With it ...

in 1967. International Girl Scout gatherings named Senior Roundups were held every three years from 1956 until 1965. The last one was held at Farragut Reservation, Idaho, from July 17 to July 26, 1965, with 12,000 girls in attendance.

Boy Scouts of America in Idaho today

There are five Boy Scouts of America (BSA) local councils in Idaho.

Grand Teton Council

Grand Teton Council was formed as a result of a 1994 merger between

, headquartered in Pocatello, and

, headquartered in Idaho Falls. They serve over 22,000 Scouts and 12,000 leaders in eastern Idaho, western Wyoming, and southwestern Montana. Their main office is in Idaho Falls, with other offices in Pocatello, Blackfoot, and Rexburg.

Organization

;Districts *BingPow District *Blackfoot District *Centennial District *Eagle Rock District *Jackson District (Wyoming) *Lost River District *Malad District *North Caribou District *Portneuf District *Salmon District *South Caribou District *South Fork District *Star Valley District (Wyoming) *Tendoy District *Teton District *Wolverine District *Yellowstone District

Camps

Grand Teton Council operates six camping properties; three Scout Camps, a whitewater High Adventure Base, and two Cub Scout/Webelos day camps.

Island Park Scout Camp

This camp, located east of the town of Last Chance in Fremont County, Idaho, was established in 1975. The camp grounds are completely owned by the Council. This camp usually operates for four to five weeks during the summer. It includes both a high and a low COPE (Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience) course. The aquatics program includes the only Sailboat program for the Council camps as it features a large lake. During the first week of August this camp is the home of the new Family Scouting Experience where programs are offered for all family members. Programs include Wood Badge, Powder Horn, Cedar Badge (NYLT), another non-Scouting programs for family members.

=Little Lemhi Scout Camp

= This camp was founded in 1959. It is located east of the town of Irwin, Idaho, across the South Fork of the Snake River. The summer camp program normally runs six weeks, in June and July.

=Treasure Mountain Scout Camp

= This camp's first season was 1936. It features beautiful views of the Grand Teton, Table Rock, and Big Medicine Falls. The camp is located in the town of Alta, Wyoming. The traditional summer camp season is normally 5 weeks long in June and July. The highly acclaimed "Cedar Badge" Junior Leader Training, which later adopted the BSA National Youth Leadership Training as its curriculum in 2005, is offered during the last two weeks of June at this camp. It is filled with springs as well; the two biggest ones being Blue Bear and Morning Glory. Blue Bear is deep, Morning Glory is deep.

=Salmon River High Adventure Base

In 1966, Teton Peaks Council started a whitewater kayaking program on the upper reaches of the Snake River. Within a few years, the program shifted to the Salmon River, operating out of the Spring Creek area. In 1986, the council acquired a permanent property for the base at Hale Gulch, approximately 13 miles downriver from North Fork, Idaho. This base, also known as SRHAB, is open in June and July, with 2.5 day sessions starting every Monday and Thursday. The primary program consists of rafting and whitewater kayaks. Secondary programs include low COPE, archery, climbing and rappelling, and frisbee gold. The base will celebrate two anniversaries in 2015, being the 30th anniversary of the current location and the 50th anniversary of the overall program.

=Krupp Scout Hollow

= This former farm and orchard was acquired in the 1980s for the purpose of Cub Scout activities. It is the home of a Cub Scout Day Camp (although traveling Day Camps are also sponsored across the service area). It includes a large frontier fort, an original Union Pacific caboose, bb gun range, and archery range. It is located in the town of LaBelle, Idaho. Wood Badge adult leadership training courses are held here with courses held during the summer and early autumn.

=Portneuf Springs

= This is the council's newest camp, serving the Cub Scouts with a day camp throughout the month of June. It is located west of Chubbuck, Idaho, off of I-86.

=Order of the Arrow

= Arrowmen in Grand Teton Council are covered by Shunkah Mahneetu Lodge 407. The name translates to "Gray Wolf," which is the lodge's totem. It was formed in 1994 from the mergere of Navando-Ikeu and Ha-Wo-Wo-He-Qua-Nah.

Inland Northwest Council

Inland Northwest Council is headquartered in Spokane, Washington and serves Scouts in Washington and Idaho.

Organization

;Districts *David Thompson District, Sandpoint *Lewis-Clark District, Moscow *Old Missions, Coeur d'Alene

Mountain West Council

Mountain West Council was created with the merger of Ore-Ida Council #106 and Snake River Council #111. It serves Scouts in Idaho, Oregon, Nevada and Utah.

Organization

;Districts * Owyhee District * Tapawingo District * Snake River District

Camps

* Camp Morrison * Camp Bradley * Culimore High Adventure Camp * Salmon River High Adventure Base

Ore-Ida Council

Ore-Ida Council merged with Snake River Council in 2020. It served Scouts in Idaho and Oregon.

Organization

;Districts * Centennial District * Gem State District * Oregon Trail District * Seven Rivers District

Camps

* Camp Morrison * Culimore High Adventure Camp * Salmon River High Adventure Base

Snake River Council

Snake River Council merged with Ore-Ida Councin in 2020. It served Scouts in Idaho, Nevada, and Utah.

Organization

;Districts *Cassia District *Falls District *Minidoka District *Northside District *Wood River District

Camps

*Camp Bradley *Camp Murtaugh

Order of the Arrow

*The Ma-I-Shu lodge (363) of the Order of the Arrow serves the council.

Trapper Trails Council

Trapper Trails Council serves Scouts in Utah and Idaho.

Girl Scouting in Idaho

Girls in Idaho are served by two councils.

Girl Scouts Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho

Girl Scouts Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho was formed on May 1, 2007, by the merger of Girl Scouts Mid – Columbia Council and Girl Scouts Inland Empire Council.

Service centers

* Sandpoint, Idaho * Coeur d'Alene, Idaho *

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Camps

*Camp 4 Echos is on Lake Coeur d'Alene

Girl Scouts of Silver Sage

Silver Sage serves 6,300 girls in southern Idaho, eastern Oregon, and northern Nevada.

Service centers

* Boise, Idaho *

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* Idaho Falls, Idaho

Camps

*Camp Alice Pittenger in

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in Valley County, Idaho. It has on the shores of Payette Lake. It is named for a long term Girl Scout volunteer and donor of the land, Alice Pittenger. *Pine Creek Ranch in Shoup in Lemhi County, Idaho. It has . *Camp Ta-Man-a-Wis in Swan Valley in Bonneville County, Idaho. It has . *Camp Elkhorn is in

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in Baker County, Oregon. *Friendship Square, a house in Boise, Idaho

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Scouting In Idaho Idaho Youth organizations based in Idaho Western Region (Boy Scouts of America)

History

Scouting History

Boy Scouts of America in Idaho today

Grand Teton Council

Organization

Camps

Island Park Scout Camp

=Little Lemhi Scout Camp

=Treasure Mountain Scout Camp

=Salmon River High Adventure Base

=Krupp Scout Hollow

=Portneuf Springs

=Order of the Arrow

Inland Northwest Council

Organization

Mountain West Council

Organization

Camps

Ore-Ida Council

Organization

Camps

Snake River Council

Organization

Camps

Order of the Arrow

Trapper Trails Council

Girl Scouting in Idaho

Girl Scouts Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho

Service centers

Camps

Girl Scouts of Silver Sage

Service centers

Camps

See also

References