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'''Scouting in Wyoming''' 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.
'''Scouting in Wyoming''' 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 [[Cheyenne Council]] was founded in 1920, and in 1925 changed its name to the [[Southeastern Wyoming Council]]. The Council merged into [[Longs Peak Council]] in 1928.
The [[Cheyenne Council]] was founded in 1920, and in 1925 changed its name to the [[Southeastern Wyoming Council]]. The Council merged into [[Longs Peak Council]] in 1928.


During World War II, [[Norman Mineta]] was detained in the Heart Mountain internment camp near Cody, Wyoming, along with thousands of other Japanese immigrants and Japanese Americans. While detained in the camp, Mineta, a Boy Scout, met fellow Scout Alan K. Simpson, future U.S. Senator from Wyoming, who often visited the Scouts in the internment camp with his troop. The two became, and have remained, close friends and political allies.
During World War II, [[Norman Mineta]] was detained in the Heart Mountain internment camp near Cody, Wyoming, along with thousands of other Japanese immigrants and Japanese Americans. While detained in the camp, Mineta, a Boy Scout, met fellow Scout Alan K. Simpson, future U.S. Senator from Wyoming, who often visited the Scouts in the internment camp with his troop. The two became, and have remained, close friends and political allies.


==Recent history (1950-1990)==
== Recent history (1950-1990) ==


In 1954 the [[List of Order of the Arrow national events|National Order of the Arrow Conference]] was held at the [[University of Wyoming]].
In 1954 the [[List of Order of the Arrow national events|National Order of the Arrow Conference]] was held at the [[University of Wyoming]].


==Boy Scouting in Wyoming==
== Boy Scouting in Wyoming ==


There are four [[Boy Scouts of America]] local councils in Wyoming.
There are four [[Boy Scouts of America]] local councils in Wyoming.
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*[[Longs Peak Council]]
*[[Longs Peak Council]]


==Girl Scouting in Wyoming==  
== Girl Scouting in Wyoming ==
There is one Girl Scout council office in Wyoming.  
There is one Girl Scout council office in Wyoming.  


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