Scouting in Nebraska
Scouting in Nebraska 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 first Eagle Scout in Nebraska was Alva R. Fitch of Norfolk.
The Nebraska Panhandle Area Council was founded in 1929, and in 1935 changed its name to the Scottsbluff Area Council. That council in 1936 changed its name to Wyo-Braska Council, which it remained until it merged into Longs Peak Council in 1975.
Recent history (1950-1990)
The 1967 National Order of the Arrow Conference was held at the University of Nebraska.
Scouting in Nebraska today
There are four Boy Scouts of America local councils in Nebraska.
Cornhusker Council
Cornhusker Council serves eastern Nebraska, with headquarters in Walton. The council camp is Camp Cornhusker, located in Humboldt, Nebraska, though it's mailing address is in DeBoar.
- Salt Valley District (Lancaster County)
- Seven Feathers District
- Prairie Winds District
Longs Peak Council
The Longs Peak Council (62) of the Boy Scouts of America is headquartered in Greeley, Colorado. Named after the tallest peak in the council territory, Longs Peak Council serves Scouting youth in northeastern Colorado, southeastern Wyoming and western Nebraska. The WyoBraska Council of Scottsbluff merged into the Longs Peak Council in 1973.
Mid-America Council
The Mid-America Council of the Boy Scouts of America offers programs in 58 counties in Nebraska, Iowa and South Dakota.
- Diamond Dick District
- Goldenrod District
- Lewis and Clark District
- Nischa Nimat District
- Ohwahnasee District
- Petah La Shauro District
- Soaring Eagle District
- Thundercloud District
- Trailblazer District
- Twin Lakes District
- Wagon Wheel District
- War Eagle District
Overland Trails Council
Overland Trails Council serves youth in western Nebraska, with headquarters in Grand Island. The Tri-Trails Council of North Platte was subsumed into this council in the late 1990s. The council camp is Camp Augustine.
Girl Scouting in Nebraska
There are five Girl Scout council offices in Nebraska.
Girl Scouts Goldenrod Council, Inc. Kearney, Nebraska Web Site: http://www.gsgoldenrod.org
Girl Scouts - Great Plains Council Omaha, Nebraska Web Site: http://www.gpgirlscouts.org
Guiding Star Girl Scout Council of Nebraska Ogallala, Nebraska Web Site: http://www.gs4girls.com
Girl Scouts - Homestead Council Lincoln, Nebraska Web Site: http://www.homesteadgsc.org
Girl Scouts, Prairie Hills Council of Nebraska, Inc Columbus, Nebraska Web Site: http://www.gsprairiehills.com