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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

  • Salt Valley District

  • Seven Feathers District

  • Prairie Winds District



Longs Peak Council

  • Pioneer Trails District

  • Snowy Range District

  • WyoBraska District



Mid-America Council

  • 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



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