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== Recent history (1950-1990) == | == Recent history (1950-1990) == | ||
== Scouts | == Boy Scouts of America in Nevada == | ||
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=== BSA Councils in Nevada === | === BSA Councils in Nevada === | ||
There are four [[Boy Scouts of America]] local councils in Nevada. | There are four [[Boy Scouts of America]] local councils in Nevada. | ||
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*'''[[Golden Empire Council| Golden Empire Council #047]]''' - serves a large section of Northern California, primarily the Sacramento Valley and the northern Sierra Nevada mountains. | *'''[[Golden Empire Council| Golden Empire Council #047]]''' - serves a large section of Northern California, primarily the Sacramento Valley and the northern Sierra Nevada mountains. | ||
*'''[[Las Vegas Area Council| Las Vegas Area Council #238]]''' - covers most of Southern Nevada plus parts of [[Scouting in California| California]] and [[Scouting in Arizona| Arizona]]. | *'''[[Las Vegas Area Council| Las Vegas Area Council #238]]''' - covers most of Southern Nevada plus parts of [[Scouting in California| California]] and [[Scouting in Arizona| Arizona]]. | ||
*[[Nevada Area Council]] | *'''[[Nevada Area Council| Nevada Area Council #239]]''' - covers Northestern California and most of Northern Nevada. | ||
*[[Snake River Council]] | *[[Snake River Council]] | ||
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| '''[[Del Webb High Adventure Base]]''' || [[Las Vegas Area Council]] || Summer Camp || [[Zions National Park]] || —located in the pines and aspens above Kolob Reservoir and Zion National Park in southern Utah | | '''[[Del Webb High Adventure Base]]''' || [[Las Vegas Area Council]] || Summer Camp || [[Zions National Park]] || —located in the pines and aspens above Kolob Reservoir and Zion National Park in southern Utah | ||
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| '''[[Camp Fleischmann|Fleischmann Scout Camp]]''' || [[Nevada Area Council]] || Summer Camp || [[Mount Lassen Volcanic Park]] || Located in the Cascade Mountains. | |||
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| '''[[ | | '''[[Kimball Scout Reservation]]''' || [[Las Vegas Area Council]] || Summer Camp || Mount Potosi, NV || traditional scout summer camp that resembles a wild west mining town, but much cooler than Las Vegas about 40 minutes away. | ||
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| '''[[ | | '''[[Camp Levi-Levi| Levi-Levi Scout Camp]]''' || [[Las Vegas Area Council]] || Summer Camp || Hualapai Mountains || Tall pine forests located south of Kingman AZ | ||
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| '''[[Camp Winton| Winton Scout Camp]]''' || [[Golden Empire Council]] || Summer Camp || Bear River Reservoir || Combination wilderness and aquatic camp with overnight canoe treks in the Central Sierra Nevada mountains of California. | | '''[[Camp Winton| Winton Scout Camp]]''' || [[Golden Empire Council]] || Summer Camp || Bear River Reservoir || Combination wilderness and aquatic camp with overnight canoe treks in the Central Sierra Nevada mountains of California. | ||
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{{main|Scouting museums}} | {{main|Scouting museums}} | ||
*[http://www.boyscoutmuseum.org Las Vegas International Scouting Museum], Las Vegas, Nevada | *[http://www.boyscoutmuseum.org Las Vegas International Scouting Museum], Las Vegas, Nevada | ||
== Nevada Scouting by County == | |||
[[Scouting and Guiding in Carson City, Nevada| Carson City]] / | |||
[[Scouting and Guiding in Churchill County, Nevada| Churchill]] / | |||
[[Scouting and Guiding in Clark County, Nevada| Clark]] / | |||
[[Scouting and Guiding in Douglas County, Nevada| Douglas]] / | |||
[[Scouting and Guiding in Elko County, Nevada| Elko]] / | |||
[[Scouting and Guiding in Esmeralda County, Nevada| Esmeralda]] / | |||
[[Scouting and Guiding in Eureka County, Nevada| Eureka]] / | |||
[[Scouting and Guiding in Humboldt County, Nevada| Humboldt]] / | |||
[[Scouting and Guiding in Lander County, Nevada| Lander]] / | |||
[[Scouting and Guiding in Lincoln County, Nevada| Lincoln]] / | |||
[[Scouting and Guiding in Lyon County, Nevada| Lyon]] / | |||
[[Scouting and Guiding in Mineral County, Nevada| Mineral]] / | |||
[[Scouting and Guiding in Nye County, Nevada| Nye] / | |||
[[Scouting and Guiding in Pershing County, Nevada| Pershing]] / | |||
[[Scouting and Guiding in Storey County, Nevada| Storey]] / | |||
[[Scouting and Guiding in Washoe County, Nevada| Washoe]] / | |||
[[Scouting and Guiding in White Pine County, Nevada| White Pine]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 15:58, 8 March 2020
Scouting in Nevada 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)
The first Girl Scout troop in Nevada was formed in Boulder City, Nevada on April 15, 1932.
Recent history (1950-1990)
Boy Scouts of America in Nevada
BSA Councils in Nevada
There are four Boy Scouts of America local councils in Nevada.
- Golden Empire Council #047 - serves a large section of Northern California, primarily the Sacramento Valley and the northern Sierra Nevada mountains.
- Las Vegas Area Council #238 - covers most of Southern Nevada plus parts of California and Arizona.
- Nevada Area Council #239 - covers Northestern California and most of Northern Nevada.
- Snake River Council
BSA Scout Camps in Nevada
For more details on this topic, see Scouting in Nevada.
See also Scouting in California for many more nearby camps.
Camp Name | Council | Status | Location | Notes |
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Boulder Creek Scout Reservation | ||||
Del Webb High Adventure Base | Las Vegas Area Council | Summer Camp | Zions National Park | —located in the pines and aspens above Kolob Reservoir and Zion National Park in southern Utah |
Fleischmann Scout Camp | Nevada Area Council | Summer Camp | Mount Lassen Volcanic Park | Located in the Cascade Mountains. |
Kimball Scout Reservation | Las Vegas Area Council | Summer Camp | Mount Potosi, NV | traditional scout summer camp that resembles a wild west mining town, but much cooler than Las Vegas about 40 minutes away. |
Levi-Levi Scout Camp | Las Vegas Area Council | Summer Camp | Hualapai Mountains | Tall pine forests located south of Kingman AZ |
Winton Scout Camp | Golden Empire Council | Summer Camp | Bear River Reservoir | Combination wilderness and aquatic camp with overnight canoe treks in the Central Sierra Nevada mountains of California. |
Girl Scouting in Nevada
There are two Girl Scout council offices in Nevada.
- Girl Scouts of Frontier Council, Las Vegas, Nevada, http://www.frontiercouncil.org
- Girl Scouts of The Sierra Nevada, Reno, Nevada, http://www.gssn.org
Scouting museums in Nevada
Main article: Scouting museums
- Las Vegas International Scouting Museum, Las Vegas, Nevada
Nevada Scouting by County
Carson City / Churchill / Clark / Douglas / Elko / Esmeralda / Eureka / Humboldt / Lander / Lincoln / Lyon / Mineral / [[Scouting and Guiding in Nye County, Nevada| Nye] / Pershing / Storey / Washoe / White Pine
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