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'''Scouting in Kansas''' has a long history, from the | '''Scouting in Kansas''' 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)== | == Early history (1910-1950) == | ||
The '''Brewer Scout Cabin''' in Solomon, Kansas is on the National Register of Historic Places. | The '''Brewer Scout Cabin''' in Solomon, Kansas is on the National Register of Historic Places. | ||
==Recent history (1950-1990)== | == Recent history (1950-1990) == | ||
In 1958 the [[List of Order of the Arrow national events|National Order of the Arrow Conference]] was held at the University of Kansas. | In 1958 the [[List of Order of the Arrow national events|National Order of the Arrow Conference]] was held at the University of Kansas. | ||
In 1928 the | In 1928 the [[Topeka Council]] took over thirty-nine counties across northern Kansas and became the [[Jayhawk Area Council]]. | ||
==Scouting in Kansas | == Boy Scouting in Kansas == | ||
There are seven [[Boy Scouts of America]] local councils in Kansas. | There are seven [[Boy Scouts of America]] local councils in Kansas. | ||
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#[[Santa Fe Trail Council]] | #[[Santa Fe Trail Council]] | ||
====Spanish Peaks Scout Ranch==== | ==== Spanish Peaks Scout Ranch ==== | ||
The Spanish Peaks Scout Ranch (SPSR) is located near | The Spanish Peaks Scout Ranch (SPSR) is located near Walsenburg, Colorado and borders the Spanish Peaks Wilderness. It is a local council camp of the [[Santa Fe Trail Council]], [[Boy Scouts of America]] based out of Garden City, Kansas. The camp gives program geared toward outdoor education such as wilderness backpacking, climbing, and outdoor skills. | ||
=====Spanish Peaks Staff Association===== | ===== Spanish Peaks Staff Association ===== | ||
'''Spanish Peaks Staff Association''' (SPSA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to connecting current, former, and honorary staffers of Spanish Peaks Scout Ranch (SPSR). The organization was formed by like minded staff alumni committed to the continued support of SPSR and the love of outdoor education for youth. | '''Spanish Peaks Staff Association''' (SPSA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to connecting current, former, and honorary staffers of Spanish Peaks Scout Ranch (SPSR). The organization was formed by like minded staff alumni committed to the continued support of SPSR and the love of outdoor education for youth. Although the Spanish Peaks Staff Association is not an alumni association the members have all worked with this Scout camp and are dedicated toward outdoor education for youth. | ||
=====Purpose===== | ===== Purpose ===== | ||
The Spanish Peaks Staff Association, although still in their infant stages, has adapted the purposes of: | The Spanish Peaks Staff Association, although still in their infant stages, has adapted the purposes of: | ||
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(f) Providing a forum for past, present, and future staffers to gather, share ideas, and stay in contact. | (f) Providing a forum for past, present, and future staffers to gather, share ideas, and stay in contact. | ||
=====Structure===== | ===== Structure ===== | ||
The Spanish Peaks Staff Association (SPSA) is independent of the Santa Fe Trail Council and Spanish Peaks Scout Ranch. They are, however, dedicated to the youth of southwest Kansas and promotion of outdoor education. The organization was chartered in 2006 as a response to a struggling economy and the Santa Fe Trail Council's Board deficit. The lack of the council's ability to secure funds for operating expenses led to SPSA's motivation and primary goal of securing funds separate of the council. | The Spanish Peaks Staff Association (SPSA) is independent of the [[Santa Fe Trail Council]] and Spanish Peaks Scout Ranch. They are, however, dedicated to the youth of southwest Kansas and promotion of outdoor education. The organization was chartered in 2006 as a response to a struggling economy and the Santa Fe Trail Council's Board deficit. The lack of the council's ability to secure funds for operating expenses led to SPSA's motivation and primary goal of securing funds separate of the council. | ||
==<font color=green>Girl Scouting in Kansas</font>== | ==<font color=green>Girl Scouting in Kansas</font>== | ||
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#Girl Scouts of Kaw Valley Council, Inc., Topeka, Kansas. http://www.girlscouts.net | #Girl Scouts of Kaw Valley Council, Inc., Topeka, Kansas. http://www.girlscouts.net | ||
#Girl Scouts of Sunflower Council, Inc., Hays, Kansas, | #Girl Scouts of Sunflower Council, Inc., Hays, Kansas, | ||
#Girl Scouts of Tumbleweed Council, Inc., Garden City, Kansas | #Girl Scouts of Tumbleweed Council, Inc., Garden City, Kansas | ||
#Girl Scouts Wheatbelt Council, Inc., Hutchinson, Kansas. girlscouts@gswheatbelt.org | #Girl Scouts Wheatbelt Council, Inc., Hutchinson, Kansas. girlscouts@gswheatbelt.org | ||
==Scouting museums in Kansas== | == Scouting museums in Kansas == | ||
*[http://larned.org/tourism/cssm.html Central States Scout Museum], [[ | *[http://larned.org/tourism/cssm.html Central States Scout Museum], Larned, Kansas | ||
== Scouts in Action == | |||
* [https://www.ksn.com/news/local/heroes-wichita-boy-scouts-and-troop-leader-save-woman-from-crash/?fbclid=IwAR0CtYJi45kXiz0v9lbZ_THQ87WMCm6xpzYm7rz-2k8ceONQnYReelUiX4U Heroes: Wichita boy scouts and troop leader save woman from crash] - Butler County, Kansas on 18 June 2019. | |||
== Scout Activities by County == | |||
[[Scouting and Guiding in Finney County, Kansas|Finney]] / | |||
[[Scouting and Guiding in Johnson County, Kansas|Johnson]] / | |||
[[Scouting and Guiding in Saline County, Kansas|Saline]] / | |||
[[Scouting and Guiding in Sedgwick County, Kansas|Sedgwick]] / | |||
[[Scouting and Guiding in Shawnee County, Kansas|Shawnee]] / | |||
==See also== | == See also == | ||
*[[Roy Williams (Scouting)]] | *[[Roy Williams (Scouting)]] | ||
*[[Tribe of Mic-O-Say]] | *[[Tribe of Mic-O-Say]] | ||
==External links== | == External links == | ||
* [http://www.spanishpeaksstaffassociation.com/ Spanish Peaks Staff Association] | * [http://www.spanishpeaksstaffassociation.com/ Spanish Peaks Staff Association] | ||
* [http://www.sftcbsa.org/spsr Spanish Peaks Scout Ranch] | * [http://www.sftcbsa.org/spsr Spanish Peaks Scout Ranch] | ||
{{AmScoutbystate}} | {{AmScoutbystate}} | ||
[[Category:Girl Scouts of the USA Local Councils|Kansas]] | [[Category:Girl Scouts of the USA Local Councils|Kansas]] | ||
[[Category:Scouting and Guiding in Kansas]] | |||
Latest revision as of 19:41, 11 January 2020
Scouting in Kansas 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 Brewer Scout Cabin in Solomon, Kansas is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Recent history (1950-1990)
In 1958 the National Order of the Arrow Conference was held at the University of Kansas.
In 1928 the Topeka Council took over thirty-nine counties across northern Kansas and became the Jayhawk Area Council.
Boy Scouting in Kansas
There are seven Boy Scouts of America local councils in Kansas.
- Coronado Area Council
- Heart of America Council
- Jayhawk Area Council
- Ozark Trails Council
- Pony Express Council
- Quivira Council
- Santa Fe Trail Council
Spanish Peaks Scout Ranch
The Spanish Peaks Scout Ranch (SPSR) is located near Walsenburg, Colorado and borders the Spanish Peaks Wilderness. It is a local council camp of the Santa Fe Trail Council, Boy Scouts of America based out of Garden City, Kansas. The camp gives program geared toward outdoor education such as wilderness backpacking, climbing, and outdoor skills.
Spanish Peaks Staff Association
Spanish Peaks Staff Association (SPSA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to connecting current, former, and honorary staffers of Spanish Peaks Scout Ranch (SPSR). The organization was formed by like minded staff alumni committed to the continued support of SPSR and the love of outdoor education for youth. Although the Spanish Peaks Staff Association is not an alumni association the members have all worked with this Scout camp and are dedicated toward outdoor education for youth.
Purpose
The Spanish Peaks Staff Association, although still in their infant stages, has adapted the purposes of:
(a) Demonstrating support for Spanish Peaks Scout Ranch and its continued value in the future.
(b) Providing vision and leadership for Spanish Peaks Scout Ranch.
(c) Raising volunteer and financial support for Spanish Peaks Scout Ranch improvement endeavors.
(d) Establishing an endowment that will guarantee the future stability of the SPSR independently of Santa Fe Trail Council operations.
(e) Establishing an endowment that insures continued funding of a full-time ranger at Spanish Peaks Scout Ranch.
(f) Providing a forum for past, present, and future staffers to gather, share ideas, and stay in contact.
Structure
The Spanish Peaks Staff Association (SPSA) is independent of the Santa Fe Trail Council and Spanish Peaks Scout Ranch. They are, however, dedicated to the youth of southwest Kansas and promotion of outdoor education. The organization was chartered in 2006 as a response to a struggling economy and the Santa Fe Trail Council's Board deficit. The lack of the council's ability to secure funds for operating expenses led to SPSA's motivation and primary goal of securing funds separate of the council.
Girl Scouting in Kansas
There are seven Girl Scout council offices in Kansas.
- Girl Scouts of Central Kansas, Inc., Salina, Kansas. http://www.girlscoutsckc.org
- Girl Scout Council of The Flint Hills, Inc., Emporia, Kansas. http://www.emporia.com/girlscouts
- Girl Scouts of The Golden Plains Council, Inc., Wichita, Kansas. http://www.ilovegirlscouts.org
- Girl Scouts of Kaw Valley Council, Inc., Topeka, Kansas. http://www.girlscouts.net
- Girl Scouts of Sunflower Council, Inc., Hays, Kansas,
- Girl Scouts of Tumbleweed Council, Inc., Garden City, Kansas
- Girl Scouts Wheatbelt Council, Inc., Hutchinson, Kansas. girlscouts@gswheatbelt.org
Scouting museums in Kansas
- Central States Scout Museum, Larned, Kansas
Scouts in Action
- Heroes: Wichita boy scouts and troop leader save woman from crash - Butler County, Kansas on 18 June 2019.
Scout Activities by County
Finney / Johnson / Saline / Sedgwick / Shawnee /
See also
External links
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