Scouting in Washington, D.C.

Scouting in Washington, D.C.

Scouting in Washington, D.C. (District of Columbia) 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. In the Boy Scouts of America, Washington, D.C. is entirely within the National Capital Area Council.

History

Washington D.C. was set to host the 1935 Jamboree, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the BSA, however it was canceled due to a polio epidemic, so the 1937 Jamboree became the first Jamboree and was held there.

Boy Scouting

National Capital Area Council

The National Capital Area Council (NCAC) serves Scouts in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia.

Amangamek Wipit Lodge

Amangamek Wipit, Lodge 470, is the Order of the Arrow Lodge serving the NCAC. Serving more than 4700 Arrowmen, Amangamek Wipit is one of the largest lodges in the nation, usually the first or second largest.

Girl Scouting

There is one Girl Scout council office in the District of Columbia.

Girl Scout Council of The Nation's CapitalWashington, District of Columbia Web Site: http://www.gscnc.org

International Scouting units in the District of Columbia

Külföldi Magyar Cserkészszövetség Hungarian Scouting maintains a troop in Washington.

ee also

External links

* [http://www.boyscouts-ncac.org National Capital Area Council]
* [http://www.boyscouts-ncac.org/openrosters/ViewOrgPageLink.asp?LinkKey=15974&orgkey=1933 Goshen Scout Reservation]
* [http://www.boyscouts-ncac.org/openrosters/ViewOrgPageLink.asp?LinkKey=16562&orgkey=1933 Lenhok'sin High Adventure]


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