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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.

Early history (1910–1950)

thumb|Jackson District Boy Scouts line up as they prepare to carry the US and Wyoming flags into the [[National Elk Refuge's centennial ceremony]]

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.

In 1917, the Casper Council (#638) was formed, changing its name to Casper Area Council in 1925. It reformed in 1918, merging into Central Wyoming Council (#638) in 1931.

Recent history (1950–1990)

In 1954 the National Order of the Arrow Conference was held at the University of Wyoming.

Boy Scouts of America in Wyoming today

There are four Scouting America (BSA) local councils in Wyoming.

Black Hills Area Council

Black Hills Area Council serves Scouts in South Dakota and Wyoming. Black Hills Area Council is headquartered in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Adventure West Council

In May 2021 Greater Wyoming Council merged with Longs Peak Council to form the Adventure West Council. Spanning over half of the state of Wyoming, the Greater Wyoming Council (Central Wyoming Council before 2016) provides service for boys from age 8 to 21. Greater Wyoming Council is headquartered in Casper, Wyoming.

Organization

The Council is composed of seven Districts.

  • Bighorn
  • Frontier
  • Golden Plains
  • Shoshone
  • Thunder Basin
  • Tri-Trails
  • Wapiti

Camps

Camp Buffalo Bill lies seven miles east of the East Gate of Yellowstone National Park in the Shoshone National Forest. The camp is ideal for troops wishing to have both a Scout camp experience and tour the nation's first national park. Camp Buffalo Bill is also the home of the Yellowstone High Adventure Outpost, a high adventure program where scouts can participate in one of four core areas: Trek, Climbing, Paddlesports, and Winter.

Grand Teton Council

Grand Teton Council is the result of a merger between the Tendoy Area Council and Idaho Falls Council, and serves Scouts in both Idaho and Wyoming.

Trapper Trails Council

The Trapper Trails Council is headquartered in Ogden, Utah. Trapper Trails Council was formed from a merger between Jim Bridger Council, Lake Bonneville Council and Cache Valley Area Council, and serves Scouts in southwestern Wyoming, southern Idaho, and northern Utah.

Girl Scouting in Wyoming

The Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming with headquarters in Billings, Montana serves Wyoming. There is a service center in Casper, Wyoming as well as several camps.

See also

  • Scouting in Idaho
  • Scouting in Montana
  • Scouting in Utah
  • Greater Wyoming Council
  • Black Hills Area Council
  • Grand Teton Council
  • Longs Peak Council
  • Trapper Trails Council
  • Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming
  • Adventure West Council

References