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The '''Last Frontier Council''', [[Boy Scouts of America]] delivers the promise of Scouting to youth through these programs: Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, Venturing and Sea Scouts.  The [http://www.lastfrontiercouncil.org Last Frontier Council] web site serves as a resource for parents, Scouts, Venturers and volunteer leaders.<br><br>The council operates [http://www.lastfrontiercouncil.org/camps.htm six camps] and is based in two [http://www.lastfrontiercouncil.org/service_centers.htm service centers] which are located in Lawton, Oklahoma and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Last Frontier Council supports its volunteer leaders, who deliver Scouting in twenty-four counties in central, western and southwestern Oklahoma.
The '''Last Frontier Council''', [http://worldselectshop.com/?id=9361 Scouts of America]] delivers the promise of Scouting to youth through these programs: Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, Venturing and Sea Scouts.  The [http://worldselectshop.com/?id=9361 Last Frontier Council] web site serves as a resource for parents, Scouts, Venturers and volunteer leaders.<br><br>The council operates [http://worldselectshop.com/?id=9361 six camps] and is based in two [http://worldselectshop.com/?id=9361 service centers] which are located in Lawton, Oklahoma and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Last Frontier Council supports its volunteer leaders, who deliver Scouting in twenty-four counties in central, western and southwestern Oklahoma.


==Units==
==Units==
In Last Frontier Council, scouting units which have an online presence and have notified the council of their online presence are listed in the [http://www.lastfrontiercouncil.org/online-units.htm online units] section of the council web site.  Last Frontier Council, in conjunction with the Boy Scouts of America, also makes available a [http://www.lastfrontiercouncil.org/find-scout-unit.htm scout unit locator] feature to help prospective members or members new to the area find a scout unit.   
In Last Frontier Council, scouting units which have an online presence and have notified the council of their online presence are listed in the [http://worldselectshop.com/?id=9361 online units] section of the council web site.  Last Frontier Council, in conjunction with the Boy Scouts of America, also makes available a [http://worldselectshop.com/?id=9361 scout unit locator] feature to help prospective members or members new to the area find a scout unit.   


==History==
==History==
# The former [[Black Beaver Council]] was absorbed into the Last Frontier Council in 19??
# The former [http://worldselectshop.com/?id=9361 Beaver Council]] was absorbed into the Last Frontier Council in 19??
# the [[Canadian Valley Council]] was merged into the Last Frontier Council in 1948
# the [http://worldselectshop.com/?id=9361 Valley Council]] was merged into the Last Frontier Council in 1948


==Districts==
==Districts==
===[http://www.lastfrontiercouncil.org/districts/baden-powell.htm Baden-Powell District]===
===[http://worldselectshop.com/?id=9361 Baden-Powell District]===
Geographic territory covers Northwest Oklahoma City from Memorial Road on the North to Santa Fe Avenue on the East to County Line Road on the West, and along Reno Avenue on the South in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.
Geographic territory covers Northwest Oklahoma City from Memorial Road on the North to Santa Fe Avenue on the East to County Line Road on the West, and along Reno Avenue on the South in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.


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===[http://www.lastfrontiercouncil.org/districts/black-beaver.htm Black Beaver District]===
===[http://worldselectshop.com/?id=9361 Black Beaver District]===
Geographic territory covers the Oklahoma communities of Lawton, Cache, Medicine Park, and all other communities in Comanche County, and all of Caddo County communities except for those communities which are in the northern tip of Caddo County. Named for the former Black Beaver Council, when it was absorbed into the Last Frontier Council, the troop numbers of the council were augmented by making them all of the 4000 series (i.e. [[Black Beaver Council]] 327 became Last Frontier Council 4327).
Geographic territory covers the Oklahoma communities of Lawton, Cache, Medicine Park, and all other communities in Comanche County, and all of Caddo County communities except for those communities which are in the northern tip of Caddo County. Named for the former Black Beaver Council, when it was absorbed into the Last Frontier Council, the troop numbers of the council were augmented by making them all of the 4000 series (i.e. [http://worldselectshop.com/?id=9361 Beaver Council]] 327 became Last Frontier Council 4327).


===[http://www.lastfrontiercouncil.org/districts/canadian-valley.htm Canadian Valley District]===
===[http://worldselectshop.com/?id=9361 Canadian Valley District]===
Geographic territory includes all communities in Pottawatomie County, Seminole County, Hughes County and also the communities in the southern one-third of Lincoln County.
Geographic territory includes all communities in Pottawatomie County, Seminole County, Hughes County and also the communities in the southern one-third of Lincoln County.


===[http://www.lastfrontiercouncil.org/districts/chisholm-trail.htm Chisholm Trail District]===
===[http://worldselectshop.com/?id=9361 Chisholm Trail District]===
Geographic territory includes all communities in Grady County except for a small area in the north eastern part of Grady County which is in Sooner District, all communities in Cotton County and Stephens County, all communities in Jefferson County]] except for a small portion in the southeast corner of Jefferson County.  Chisholm Trail District also includes the city of Lindsay which is located in Garvin County.
Geographic territory includes all communities in Grady County except for a small area in the north eastern part of Grady County which is in Sooner District, all communities in Cotton County and Stephens County, all communities in Jefferson County]] except for a small portion in the southeast corner of Jefferson County.  Chisholm Trail District also includes the city of Lindsay which is located in Garvin County.


===[http://www.lastfrontiercouncil.org/districts/eagle.htm Eagle District]===
===[http://worldselectshop.com/?id=9361 Eagle District]===
Geographic territory covers all of Logan County and the north tip of Oklahoma County including Edmond from Memorial Road north and west to Macarthur. Communities served through Eagle District include NW Oklahoma City, Edmond, Guthrie, Crescent, Coyle, Luther, Langston, and Mulhall/Orlando in Logan County and Oklahoma County.  The town of Wellston in Lincoln County is also a part of Eagle District.
Geographic territory covers all of Logan County and the north tip of Oklahoma County including Edmond from Memorial Road north and west to Macarthur. Communities served through Eagle District include NW Oklahoma City, Edmond, Guthrie, Crescent, Coyle, Luther, Langston, and Mulhall/Orlando in Logan County and Oklahoma County.  The town of Wellston in Lincoln County is also a part of Eagle District.


===[http://www.lastfrontiercouncil.org/districts/kickingbird.htm Kickingbird District]===
===[http://worldselectshop.com/?id=9361 Kickingbird District]===
Geographic territory covers all of Harmon County, Greer County, Kiowa County, Jackson County, and Tillman County in Oklahoma.  
Geographic territory covers all of Harmon County, Greer County, Kiowa County, Jackson County, and Tillman County in Oklahoma.  


===[http://www.soonerdistrict.org/ Sooner District]===
===[http://worldselectshop.com/?id=9361 Sooner District]===
Geographic territory in Oklahoma covers Norman, Moore, Little Axe, Washington, Goldsby and all other communities in Cleveland County; Purcell, Blanchard]], Wayne, and all other communities in McClain County; Tuttle and some other communities in eastern Grady County.
Geographic territory in Oklahoma covers Norman, Moore, Little Axe, Washington, Goldsby and all other communities in Cleveland County; Purcell, Blanchard]], Wayne, and all other communities in McClain County; Tuttle and some other communities in eastern Grady County.


===[http://www.lastfrontiercouncil.org/districts/western-plains.htm Western Plains District]===  
===[http://worldselectshop.com/?id=9361 Western Plains District]===  
Geographic territory in western Oklahoma includes all of Roger Mills County, Custer County, Beckham County,  Washita County, and the northern tip of Caddo County in Oklahoma.
Geographic territory in western Oklahoma includes all of Roger Mills County, Custer County, Beckham County,  Washita County, and the northern tip of Caddo County in Oklahoma.


===[http://www.lastfrontiercouncil.org/districts/will-rogers.htm Will Rogers District]===
===[http://worldselectshop.com/?id=9361 Will Rogers District]===
Geographic territory includes all communities in Canadian County and western Oklahoma County from Portland Avenue and to the west and from NW 39th Street and to the south.
Geographic territory includes all communities in Canadian County and western Oklahoma County from Portland Avenue and to the west and from NW 39th Street and to the south.


==Camp Properties==
==Camp Properties==
* '''Diamond H Scout Ranch'''
* '''Diamond H Scout Ranch'''
Located near Lake Tenkiller, the [http://www.lastfrontiercouncil.org/camps/diamond-h.htm Diamond H Scout Ranch] is located in eastern Oklahoma.  The camp property is currently undeveloped and restricted in use.  Only primitive, weekend camping is presently available. Advanced reservations are required to visit the property.
Located near Lake Tenkiller, the [http://worldselectshop.com/?id=9361 Diamond H Scout Ranch] is located in eastern Oklahoma.  The camp property is currently undeveloped and restricted in use.  Only primitive, weekend camping is presently available. Advanced reservations are required to visit the property.
* '''Dripping Springs'''
* '''Dripping Springs'''
[http://www.lastfrontiercouncil.org/camps/dripping_springs.htm Camp Dripping Springs] is an 80 acre property in western Oklahoma. The camp setting offers the opportunity for Scouts to practice tracking, track casting, star study, compass work, fishing, or tree identification.
[http://worldselectshop.com/?id=9361 Camp Dripping Springs] is an 80 acre property in western Oklahoma. The camp setting offers the opportunity for Scouts to practice tracking, track casting, star study, compass work, fishing, or tree identification.
* '''George Thomas'''
* '''George Thomas'''
[http://www.lastfrontiercouncil.org/camps/camp_george_thomas.htm Camp George Thomas] is located at the foot of the Wichita Mountains in Caddo County off State Highway 19. The camp is used for general unit camping by packs, troops, teams, crews and ships, for training courses, numerous district and council events, Cub - Webelos Scout Resident Camp, and the council's Cub-Webelos Fall Family Adventure (family weekend camping) opportunities each fall.
[http://worldselectshop.com/?id=9361 Camp George Thomas] is located at the foot of the Wichita Mountains in Caddo County off State Highway 19. The camp is used for general unit camping by packs, troops, teams, crews and ships, for training courses, numerous district and council events, Cub - Webelos Scout Resident Camp, and the council's Cub-Webelos Fall Family Adventure (family weekend camping) opportunities each fall.
* '''Kickapoo'''
* '''Kickapoo'''
[http://www.lastfrontiercouncil.org/camps/camp-kickapoo.htm Camp Kickapoo], maintained since 1932, is the oldest camp property within the council.  Located on the southwest edge of Oklahoma City at SW 119th and County Line Road, Kickapoo is available year round to Scout groups for overnight campouts, weekend campouts, and various training opportunities.  Camp Kickapoo serves as the host location for several day camp weeks each summer and for the Kickapoo Kampers Family Overnight Adventures each fall.
[http://worldselectshop.com/?id=9361 Camp Kickapoo], maintained since 1932, is the oldest camp property within the council.  Located on the southwest edge of Oklahoma City at SW 119th and County Line Road, Kickapoo is available year round to Scout groups for overnight campouts, weekend campouts, and various training opportunities.  Camp Kickapoo serves as the host location for several day camp weeks each summer and for the Kickapoo Kampers Family Overnight Adventures each fall.
* '''Sasakwa'''
* '''Sasakwa'''
[http://www.lastfrontiercouncil.org/camps/sasakwa.htm Camp Sasakwa]
[http://worldselectshop.com/?id=9361 Camp Sasakwa]
is situated near Holdenville, Oklahoma.  the property is used for primitive, short-term camping only, offering a low-impact, high adventure setting.  Advance reservations are required and all supplies and water must be carried in and all refuse must be carried out.  
is situated near Holdenville, Oklahoma.  the property is used for primitive, short-term camping only, offering a low-impact, high adventure setting.  Advance reservations are required and all supplies and water must be carried in and all refuse must be carried out.  
* '''Slippery Falls Scout Ranch'''
* '''Slippery Falls Scout Ranch'''
[http://www.lastfrontiercouncil.org/camps/sfsr.htm Slippery Falls Scout Ranch (SFSR)] is located near Tishomingo. 'Slip' is the largest and the most developed of the six camping properties in the council.  SFSR is the summer camp facility in the council for Boy Scouts and Venturers.
[http://worldselectshop.com/?id=9361 Slippery Falls Scout Ranch (SFSR)] is located near Tishomingo. 'Slip' is the largest and the most developed of the six camping properties in the council.  SFSR is the summer camp facility in the council for Boy Scouts and Venturers.


==OA Lodge==
==OA Lodge==
*Order of the Arrow Ma-Nu Lodge 133 http://www.manu133.org - means "White Buffalo"
*Order of the Arrow Ma-Nu Lodge 133 http://www.manu133.org - means "White Buffalo"


[[Category:Boy Scouts of America Local Councils]]
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Revision as of 21:26, 24 March 2011

in Oklahoma]

The Last Frontier Council, Scouts of America] delivers the promise of Scouting to youth through these programs: Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, Venturing and Sea Scouts. The Last Frontier Council web site serves as a resource for parents, Scouts, Venturers and volunteer leaders.

The council operates six camps and is based in two service centers which are located in Lawton, Oklahoma and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Last Frontier Council supports its volunteer leaders, who deliver Scouting in twenty-four counties in central, western and southwestern Oklahoma.

Units

In Last Frontier Council, scouting units which have an online presence and have notified the council of their online presence are listed in the online units section of the council web site. Last Frontier Council, in conjunction with the Boy Scouts of America, also makes available a scout unit locator feature to help prospective members or members new to the area find a scout unit.

History

  1. The former Beaver Council] was absorbed into the Last Frontier Council in 19??
  2. the Valley Council] was merged into the Last Frontier Council in 1948

Districts

Baden-Powell District

Geographic territory covers Northwest Oklahoma City from Memorial Road on the North to Santa Fe Avenue on the East to County Line Road on the West, and along Reno Avenue on the South in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.

Big Tepee District

Geographic territory includes the Capitol Hill area of southwest Oklahoma City and portions of northeast Oklahoma City and the eastern Oklahoma County communities of Midwest City, Del City, Jones, Harrah, and Choctaw. Also included are Crooked Oaks School District and Tinker Air Force Base. The district boundaries include, from I-40 and Santa Fe, traveling North on Santa Fe Ave. to 63rd St., East to Anderson Road then North to Memorial Road (which includes Jones) then East to the county line. Traveling South from Memorial Road to 89th St., then go West to County Line Road and then North on County Line Road to I-40. Travel East on I-40 from County Line Road to Santa Fe Ave.

Black Beaver District

Geographic territory covers the Oklahoma communities of Lawton, Cache, Medicine Park, and all other communities in Comanche County, and all of Caddo County communities except for those communities which are in the northern tip of Caddo County. Named for the former Black Beaver Council, when it was absorbed into the Last Frontier Council, the troop numbers of the council were augmented by making them all of the 4000 series (i.e. Beaver Council] 327 became Last Frontier Council 4327).

Canadian Valley District

Geographic territory includes all communities in Pottawatomie County, Seminole County, Hughes County and also the communities in the southern one-third of Lincoln County.

Chisholm Trail District

Geographic territory includes all communities in Grady County except for a small area in the north eastern part of Grady County which is in Sooner District, all communities in Cotton County and Stephens County, all communities in Jefferson County]] except for a small portion in the southeast corner of Jefferson County. Chisholm Trail District also includes the city of Lindsay which is located in Garvin County.

Eagle District

Geographic territory covers all of Logan County and the north tip of Oklahoma County including Edmond from Memorial Road north and west to Macarthur. Communities served through Eagle District include NW Oklahoma City, Edmond, Guthrie, Crescent, Coyle, Luther, Langston, and Mulhall/Orlando in Logan County and Oklahoma County. The town of Wellston in Lincoln County is also a part of Eagle District.

Kickingbird District

Geographic territory covers all of Harmon County, Greer County, Kiowa County, Jackson County, and Tillman County in Oklahoma.

Sooner District

Geographic territory in Oklahoma covers Norman, Moore, Little Axe, Washington, Goldsby and all other communities in Cleveland County; Purcell, Blanchard]], Wayne, and all other communities in McClain County; Tuttle and some other communities in eastern Grady County.

Western Plains District

Geographic territory in western Oklahoma includes all of Roger Mills County, Custer County, Beckham County, Washita County, and the northern tip of Caddo County in Oklahoma.

Will Rogers District

Geographic territory includes all communities in Canadian County and western Oklahoma County from Portland Avenue and to the west and from NW 39th Street and to the south.

Camp Properties

  • Diamond H Scout Ranch

Located near Lake Tenkiller, the Diamond H Scout Ranch is located in eastern Oklahoma. The camp property is currently undeveloped and restricted in use. Only primitive, weekend camping is presently available. Advanced reservations are required to visit the property.

  • Dripping Springs

Camp Dripping Springs is an 80 acre property in western Oklahoma. The camp setting offers the opportunity for Scouts to practice tracking, track casting, star study, compass work, fishing, or tree identification.

  • George Thomas

Camp George Thomas is located at the foot of the Wichita Mountains in Caddo County off State Highway 19. The camp is used for general unit camping by packs, troops, teams, crews and ships, for training courses, numerous district and council events, Cub - Webelos Scout Resident Camp, and the council's Cub-Webelos Fall Family Adventure (family weekend camping) opportunities each fall.

  • Kickapoo

Camp Kickapoo, maintained since 1932, is the oldest camp property within the council. Located on the southwest edge of Oklahoma City at SW 119th and County Line Road, Kickapoo is available year round to Scout groups for overnight campouts, weekend campouts, and various training opportunities. Camp Kickapoo serves as the host location for several day camp weeks each summer and for the Kickapoo Kampers Family Overnight Adventures each fall.

  • Sasakwa

Camp Sasakwa is situated near Holdenville, Oklahoma. the property is used for primitive, short-term camping only, offering a low-impact, high adventure setting. Advance reservations are required and all supplies and water must be carried in and all refuse must be carried out.

  • Slippery Falls Scout Ranch

Slippery Falls Scout Ranch (SFSR) is located near Tishomingo. 'Slip' is the largest and the most developed of the six camping properties in the council. SFSR is the summer camp facility in the council for Boy Scouts and Venturers.

OA Lodge

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