Scouting and Guiding in Nevada
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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)
Scouts BSA 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
- Nevada Area Council
- 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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Ahwahnee Scout Reservation | ||||
Boulder Creek Scout Reservation | ||||
Camp 49’er | ||||
Camp Ahwahnee | ||||
Camp Winton | 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
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