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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.  


*Girl Scout Council of Wyoming, Casper, Wyoming http://www.girlscoutswyoming.com
*Girl Scout Council of Wyoming, Casper, Wyoming http://www.girlscoutswyoming.com
== Scouting Activities by County ==
[[Scouting and Guiding in Albany County, Wyoming|Albany]] /
[[Scouting and Guiding in Big Horn County, Wyoming|Big Horn]] /
[[Scouting and Guiding in Campbell County, Wyoming|Campbell]] /
[[Scouting and Guiding in Carbon County, Wyoming|Carbon]] /
[[Scouting and Guiding in Converse County, Wyoming|Converse]] /
[[Scouting and Guiding in Crook County, Wyoming|Crook]] /
[[Scouting and Guiding in Fremont County, Wyoming|Fremont]] /
[[Scouting and Guiding in Goshen County, Wyoming|Goshen]] /
[[Scouting and Guiding in Hot Springs County, Wyoming|Hot Springs]] /
[[Scouting and Guiding in Johnson County, Wyoming|Johnson]] /
[[Scouting and Guiding in Laramie County, Wyoming|Laramie]] /
[[Scouting and Guiding in Lincoln County, Wyoming|Lincoln]] /
[[Scouting and Guiding in Natrona County, Wyoming|Natrona]] /
[[Scouting and Guiding in Niobrara County, Wyoming|Niobrara]] /
[[Scouting and Guiding in Park County, Wyoming|Park]] /
[[Scouting and Guiding in Platte County, Wyoming|Platte]] /
[[Scouting and Guiding in Sheridan County, Wyoming|Sheridan]] /
[[Scouting and Guiding in Sublette County, Wyoming|Sublette]] /
[[Scouting and Guiding in Sweetwater County, Wyoming|Sweetwater]] /
[[Scouting and Guiding in Teton County, Wyoming|Teton]] /
[[Scouting and Guiding in Uinta County, Wyoming|Uinta]] /
[[Scouting and Guiding in Washakie County, Wyoming|Washakie]] /
[[Scouting and Guiding in Weston County, Wyoming|Weston]] /


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Latest revision as of 15:26, 4 December 2019

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)

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.

Recent history (1950-1990)

In 1954 the National Order of the Arrow Conference was held at the University of Wyoming.

Boy Scouting in Wyoming

There are four Boy Scouts of America local councils in Wyoming.

Girl Scouting in Wyoming

There is one Girl Scout council office in Wyoming.

Scouting Activities by County

Albany / Big Horn / Campbell / Carbon / Converse / Crook / Fremont / Goshen / Hot Springs / Johnson / Laramie / Lincoln / Natrona / Niobrara / Park / Platte / Sheridan / Sublette / Sweetwater / Teton / Uinta / Washakie / Weston /