Scouting in Nebraska 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.

Boy Scouts of America

Early history (1910-1960)

The first

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in Nebraska was Alva R. Fitch of

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. The Nebraska Panhandle Area Council was founded in 1929, and in 1931 changed its name to the Scottsbluff Area Council. That council in 1936 changed its name to Wyo-Braska Council, which it remained until it merged into

Longs Peak Council Scouting in Colorado has a long history, from the 1910s to the present day. Early history (1910–1950) Scouting got a brisk start in Colorado. The Denver Council was founded in 1915, and in 1926 changed its name to the Denver Area Council, whic ...

in 1975. In 1920, the Kearney Council (#322) was formed, changing its name to Buffalo County Council (#322) in 1922. The council changed its name back to Kearney Council (#322) in 1923, and to Fort Kearney Council (#322) in 1924. The Fort Kearney Council closed in 1926. In 1920, the Grand Island Council (#323) was formed, changing its name to Hall County Council (#323) in 1922. The council changed its name to Grand Island Council (#323) in 1924. The Grand Island Council closed in 1926. In 1920, the North Platte Council (#325) was formed, closing in 1926. In 1920, the Fremont Council (#327) was formed, hanging its name to the Pawnee Council (#327) in 1923. The council closed in 1928. In 1917, the McCook Council was formed, and in 1922 the

Red Cloud Council Scouting in Nebraska 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. Boy Scouts of America Early history (1910-1960) The first Eagle Scout in Nebraska w ...

formed; both closed by 1923. In 1920, the Scottsbluff Council (#328) was formed. In 1920, the Platte Valley Council (#663) was formed. In 1924 Scottsbluff merged with Platte Valley. The council changed its name to Tri-City Council (#663) in 1926. Tri-City Council closed in 1927. In 1954, both the Tri-Trails (#323) and the Overland Trails (#322) councils were formed. In 1919, the University Place (#329) and in 1917 the

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(#324) councils were formed. In 1924, University Place (#329) merged into Lincoln (#324), and in 1926 the council changed its name to

Lancaster County Council Scouting in Nebraska 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. Boy Scouts of America Early history (1910-1960) The first Eagle Scout in Nebraska w ...

(#324). In 1927, it changed its name back to Lincoln, and in 1929, it changed its name to

Cornhusker Council Scouting in Nebraska 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. Boy Scouts of America Early history (1910-1960) The first Eagle Scout in Nebraska w ...

(#324). In 1926, the

Nemaha Council Scouting in Nebraska 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. Boy Scouts of America Early history (1910-1960) The first Eagle Scout in Nebraska w ...

(#743) was started. It merged with the

(#324) in 1932. In 1917, the

Hartington Council The Mid-America Council of the Boy Scouts of America offers programs in 58 counties in Nebraska, Iowa and South Dakota. The Mid-America Council was formed from a merger of the Covered Wagon Council and the Southwest Iowa Council in 1965. The firs ...

was formed, closing in 1918. In 1915, the

Omaha Council The Mid-America Council of the Boy Scouts of America offers programs in 58 counties in Nebraska, Iowa and South Dakota. The Mid-America Council was formed from a merger of the Covered Wagon Council and the Southwest Iowa Council in 1965. The firs ...

(#326) was formed, changing its name to the

Covered Wagon Council The Mid-America Council of the Boy Scouts of America offers programs in 58 counties in Nebraska, Iowa and South Dakota. The Mid-America Council was formed from a merger of the Covered Wagon Council and the Southwest Iowa Council in 1965. The firs ...

(#326) in 1930.

Recent history (1960-2010)

The 1967

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was held at the

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. The

Mid-America Council The Mid-America Council of the Boy Scouts of America offers programs in 58 counties in Nebraska, Iowa and South Dakota. The Mid-America Council was formed from a merger of the Covered Wagon Council and the Southwest Iowa Council in 1965. The firs ...

(#326) was formed from a merger of the

(#326) and the Southwest Iowa Council (#175) in 1965. In 2000 the council merged with the Prairie Gold Area Council (#179) that had been located in Sioux City, Iowa. In 1993, Tri-Trails (#323) merged into Overland Trails (#322) council.

Scouting in Nebraska today

There are four

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local councils in

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. All of Nebraska lies within Central Region, except for Sioux, Scotts Bluff, Banner, Kimball, Cheyenne, Dawes, Box Butte, Morrill, Cheyenne, Sheridan, Garden, Deuel and Grant counties, as part of Western Region.

Cornhusker Council

The Cornhusker Council serves eastern Nebraska, with headquarters in

and its main offices in

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at the Outdoor Education Center (OEC).

History

In 1919, the University Place (#329) and in 1917 the

(#324) councils were formed. In 1924, University Place (#329) merged into Lincoln (#324), and in 1926 the council changed its name to

(#324). In 1927, it changed its name back to Lincoln, and in 1929, it changed its name to

(#324).

Organization

The council has three districts: * Salt Valley District ( Lancaster County) * Seven Feathers District * Prairie Winds District

Camps

The council camp is ''Camp Cornhusker'', located south of

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Order of the Arrow

The Order of the Arrow lodge is the ''Golden Sun Lodge, #492''.

Adventure West Council

The ''Adventure West Council'' is headquartered in

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. Named after the tallest peak in the council territory, Longs Peak Council serves Scouting youth in northeastern Colorado, southeastern Wyoming and western Nebraska. The ''WyoBraska Council'' of Scottsbluff merged into the Longs Peak Council in 1973. The council camps are ''Ben Delatour Scout Ranch'' near Fort Collins, Colorado and ''Camp Laramie Peak'' near

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Mid-America Council

The ''Mid-America Council'' offers programs in 58 counties in Nebraska,

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and

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. The council was formed from a merger of the Covered Wagon Council and the Southwest Iowa Council in 1965. In 2000 the council merged with the Prairie Gold Area Council that had been located in

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Overland Trails Council

The Overland Trails Council (#322) serves youth in western Nebraska, with headquarters in Grand Island. The ''Tri-Trails Council'' of

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merged into this council in 1994.

History

In 1917, the McCook Council was formed, and in 1922 the

=Districts

= * Covered Wagon * Pawnee * Pony Express * Buffalo Bill * Republican Valley

=Camps

= The council camp is ''Camp Augustine'', located in Grand Island, although its address is in Doniphan.

=Order of the Arrow

= The Order of the Arrow Lodge is "Tatanka Anpetu-Wi, #94"

Girl Scouts of the USA

There are two

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councils in Nebraska.

Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa

Serves

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. ;Headquarters:

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;Website:

Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska

Spirit of Nebraska council serves over 18,000 girls and has 6,000 adult volunteers in Nebraska, except Dakota County, and also the town of Carter Lake, Iowa (due to a change in the course of the Mississippi river, Carter Lake is surrounded by Nebraska and across the river from the rest of Iowa). It was formed on May 1, 2008 by the merger of Girl Scouts Goldenrod Council, Girl Scouts — Great Plains Council, Guiding Star Girl Scout Council of Nebraska, Girl Scouts — Homestead Council, and Girl Scouts, Prairie Hills Council of Nebraska. ;Headquarters:

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;Website: ;Service Centers: *

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* Grand Island, Nebraska *

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* Kearney, Nebraska *

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* McCook, Nebraska *

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;Camps: * Camp Maha is on the

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just south of

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. It was leased by the Omaha Girl Scouts from 1933 to 1945 and bought in 1945. * Camp Catron is outside

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. It was established in 1946 and named for Henry Catron who donated the land to the Girl Scouts. * Camp Crossed Arrows is on the east bank of the

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near

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. It was acquired in 1963. * Camp Cosmopolitan (aka Camp Cosmo) is outside Grand Island, Nebraska * Lakeview is on Lake Maloney outside

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* Hidden Oaks is a cabin near

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* Hilltop is in Lincoln, Nebraska

Other Scouting organizations

;American Heritage Girls

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operates one unit in

. ;Trail Life

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has units in the cities of Omaha, McCook,

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, and Benkelman.

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Scouting In Nebraska Youth organizations based in Nebraska

Western Region (Boy Scouts of America) Central Region (Boy Scouts of America)

Boy Scouts of America

Early history (1910-1960)

Recent history (1960-2010)

Scouting in Nebraska today

Cornhusker Council

History

Organization

Camps

Order of the Arrow

Adventure West Council

Mid-America Council

Overland Trails Council

History

=Districts

=Camps

=Order of the Arrow

Girl Scouts of the USA

Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa

Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska

Other Scouting organizations

See also

References

External links