Scouting and Guiding in Wyoming

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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.

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 /