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Scouting in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island Boy Scouts (RIBS), formed in 1911 , was a rival organization to the Boy Scouts Of America (BSA) until its merger with BSA. Narragansett Council #546, Boy Scouts Of America has existed since the early 1900s. RECENT HISTORY (1950-1990) SCOUTING IN RHODE ISLAND TODAY In the Boy Scouts Of America , all of the state of Rhode Island is located within the Narragansett Council , which serves Massachusetts and Rhode Island . Its several camps include Camp Yawgoog and Camp Cachalot . The present council was formed as the result of a 2001 merger between the Moby Dick Council and the Narragansett Council. Districts Narragansett Council is split into the following districts: Cachalot District Massasoit District Netop District Covers all of Providence, Rhode Island and the surrounding metropolitan area. Pokanoket District Quequatuck District The Quequatuck District is a subdivision of the Narragansett Council of the Boy Scouts Of America . Drew Grande is the Senior District Executive . The Quequatuck District serves the following communities:
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Shawomet District The Shawomet District Covers the West Bay Section (Kent County, Rhode Island). This emcompasses 5 towns:
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