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*[[2007 Oklahoma Centennial Camporee]] | *[[2007 Oklahoma Centennial Camporee]], Lawton, OK | ||
*[[2009 Historic Trails Camporee]], Pawhuska, OK. July 3-5. | |||
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Revision as of 03:26, 30 November 2007
File:OklaStatue.jpg
Life size Boy Scout bronze statue located at the entrance of the Osage County Historical Museum
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.
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.
Recent history (1950-present)
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
See Also
- 2007 Oklahoma Centennial Camporee, Lawton, OK
- 2009 Historic Trails Camporee, Pawhuska, OK. July 3-5.
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