Scouting in Utah explained

Scouting in Utah

Scouting in Utah 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.

History

The first known Boy Scout Troop was the Episcopalian Troop One led by Reverend Rice, a missionary to Utah. This troop assembled in 1907 and continued their meetings and camp-outs through 1910.[1] The second known Boy Scout Troop got its start in Logan, Utah in 1910.[2]

On May 21, 1913, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' 15-month-old "Mutual Improvement Association Scout" program was officially invited to join the Boy Scouts of America.[3] This started the first widespread movement in Utah Scouting. By 1928, the LDS Church had designated Scouting as the official activity program for its young men.

In 1916, the Logan Council (#588) was formed. It changed its name to the Cache Valley Council (#588) in 1922, changing it again in 1924 to Cache Valley Area Council (#588). In 1919, the Ogden Council (#589) was formed. It changed its name to the Ogden Gateway Area Council (#589) in 1922, changing it again in 1934 to Ogden Area Council (#589). In 1951, the Ogden Area Council changed its name Lake Bonneville Council (#589).

In 1920, Ogden Council Scout Executive, G.A. Goates, led 85 boys and Scoutmasters on a 14-day hike through Yellowstone National Park. According to the Department of the Interior, 3,800 feet of motion picture film was taken of the trip.[4]

In 1916, the Salt Lake City Council (#590) was formed. It changed its name to the Salt Lake and South Davis Counties Council (#590) in 1926, changing it again in 1926 to Salt Lake City Area Council (#590). In 1951 it changed its name to Great Salt Lake Council (#590). In 1921, the Utah County Council (#591) was formed. In 1922 it changed its name to the Timpanagos Area Council (#591). In 1924, the Zion National Park Council (#670) was formed. In 1930 it merged with Timpanagos Area Council. In 1924, the Bryce Canyon Council (#671) was formed. In 1936 it merged with Timpanagos Area Council to become the Utah National Parks Council (#591).[5]

Until its withdrawal in 2019, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints remained a major sponsor of Scouting in Utah,[6] [7] however churches of other faiths, and other non-profit organizations continue to be sponsors of Utah Scouting programs. Most, if not all troops welcome those of all faiths to their program.

Until 1993, the Lake Bonneville Council and Cache Valley Council covered northern Utah. Those councils merged with the Jim Bridger Council (#639) to become the Trapper Trails Council. Along with the Great Salt Lake Council of central Utah and the Utah National Parks Council of southern Utah, the Trapper Trails Council became part of the Crossroads of the West Council (#590) in 2020 following the withdrawal of the LDS Church from scouting.[8] The Snake River Council served Scouts in Idaho and Nevada, as well as Utah, prior to its merger into the Mountain West Council.[9] [10]

Boy Scouts of America in Utah today

Utah and adjacent parts of Arizona, Idaho, Nevada, and Wyoming are currently served by Scouts BSA's Crossroads of the West Council.

Crossroads of the West Council

Crossroads of the West Council (#590)
Type:council
Headquarters:1200 East 5400 South
Ogden, UT 84403
Country:United States
F-Date:April 2020
Chiefscouttitle:President
Chiefscout:Chris Killpack
Chiefscouttitle2:Council Commissioner
Chiefscouttitle3:Scout Executive
Chiefscout3:Jeremy Bell

Crossroads of the West Council serves Scouts in Utah and adjacent areas of Arizona, Nevada, Wyoming, and Idaho.[11] [12]

Great Southwest Council

See main article: Scouting in New Mexico.

The Great Southwest Council of BSA is headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and provides Scouting to youth in northern New Mexico, northeast Arizona, Utah south of the San Juan River, and the Durango and Mesa Verde areas of Colorado.[13]

Girl Scouting in Utah

Girl Scouting in Utah

Two Girl Scout councils serve Utah.

History

Girl Scouting in Utah started in 1920 in Ogden, Utah and the first troops registered in Salt Lake City in 1921. In 1961 the current major council in Utah, Girl Scouts of Utah, was founded by the merging of several smaller councils.

Girl Scouts-Arizona Cactus-Pine Council

In Utah, Girl Scouts-Arizona Cactus-Pine Council, headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, serves girls living on the Navajo Nation in southern Utah.[14]

Girl Scouts of Utah

Girl Scouts of Utah, headquartered in Salt Lake City, serves over 9,000 girls in Utah and West Wendover, Nevada.[15]

Service Centers:
Camps

See also

Further reading

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Relationships.
  2. News: Kristen . Moulton . 13 March 2010 . Century-old Boy Scout troop in Logan celebrates longevity . . 2012-05-03.
  3. News: Jason . Swensen . 27 February 2010 . Scouting reaches its centennial anniversary: Church has partnered with the BSA since its early years . . LDS Church . 2012-05-03.
  4. Web site: Scout Camp Adventures in Utah . MainTour.com . November 28, 2015 . November 29, 2015.
  5. Book: Hook. James . Franck . Dave. Austin. Steve . 1982 . An Aid to Collecting Selected Council Shoulder Patches with Valuation .
  6. News: Kristen . Moulton . 24 February 2010 . From Great Britain to Great Basin: A brief look at history of Scouting . . 2012-05-03.
  7. Web site: Church to End Relationship with Scouting; Announces New Activity Program for Children and Youth - Church News and Events. 2020-06-17. www.churchofjesuschrist.org.
  8. Web site: The LDS effect: Utah's Boy Scout councils will merge as their numbers slide. 2020-06-17. The Salt Lake Tribune. en-US.
  9. Web site: Snake River Council. 2012-05-03.
  10. News: The LDS effect: Utah's Boy Scout councils will merge as their numbers slide. Stephenson. Kathy. The Salt Lake Tribune. Salt Lake City. 10 Mar 2020. 6 Apr 2020.
  11. Web site: Region and Area Maps. 2021-03-19. Boy Scouts of America. en-US.
  12. Web site: District Boundary Map. https://web.archive.org/web/20210124092651/https://www.utahscouts.org/files/31952/district-boundaries.pdf . 2021-01-24 . live.
  13. Web site: Great Southwest Council . 2012-05-03.
  14. Web site: Girl Scouts-Arizona . 2012-05-03.
  15. Web site: Girl Scouts of Utah . 2012-05-03.
  16. News: Palmer . Douglas . August 14, 1999 . Girl Scouts dedicating new $3 million lodge . The Deseret News . 30 April 2013.
  17. News: O'Donoghue . Amy Joi . January 5, 2013 . Utah Girl Scouts complete historic land purchase, preserving neighboring open space . The Deseret News . 30 April 2013.
  18. Web site: Trefoil Ranch History . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130618095900/http://www.gsutah.org/programs-events/camp/trefoil-ranch/trefoil-history.php . 18 June 2013 . 30 April 2013 . Girl Scouts of Utah.

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