Scouting and Guiding in Oklahoma

Scouting in Oklahoma 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.

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Life size Boy Scout bronze statue located at the entrance of the Osage County Historical Museum

Early history (1909-1950)

The first Boy Scout troop in America is claimed to have been organized in Pawhuska, Oklahoma in May 1909 by Reverend John F. Mitchell. Pawhuska is in the Cherokee Area Council.

Boy Scouting in Oklahoma

There are seven Boy Scouts of America local councils based in, or providing services within, the state of Oklahoma.

• Arbuckle Area Council
• Cherokee Area Council
• Cimarron Council
• Golden Spread Council
• Indian Nations Council
• Last Frontier Council
• NeTSeO Trails Council

Girl Scouting in Oklahoma

There are five Girl Scout council offices in Oklahoma.

• Girl Scouts - Bluestem Council, Inc. - Bartlesville, Oklahoma[1]
• Girl Scouts of Magic Empire Council, Inc. - Tulsa, Oklahoma[2]
• Girl Scouts - Red Lands Council - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma[3]
• Sooner Girl Scout Council, Inc. - Chickasha, Oklahoma[4]
• Girl Scouts Tiak Council, Inc. - Mcalester, Oklahoma[5]

Scouting Museums in Oklahoma

• Osage County Historical Museum

See Also

• 2007 Oklahoma Centennial Camporee, Lawton, OK
• 2009 Historic Trails Camporee, Pawhuska, OK. July 3-5.