Scouting in North Carolina
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Scouting in North Carolina 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 Boy Scout program began in England under the leadership of Robert Baden-Powell. Baden-Powell gained fame in Britain through his leadership of British troops during the siege of Mafeking during the Boer War in South Africa in 1899–1900. Following this event a military training manual he wrote called "Aids to Scouting" gained popularity amongst boys in Britain. In the early 1900s Baden-Powell began developing the concepts of scouting and he put his theories to the test during the summer of 1907. He took a group of 22 boys to Brownsea Island where he conducted the first Boy Scout camp. He divided the boys into four groups and established the "patrol method". In 1908 Baden-Powell published "Scouting for Boys", the first Boy Scout handbook.^{[citation needed]}

Scouting came to the United States a short time later. There were already boy organizations in the US under the leadership of Daniel Carter Beard (Sons of Daniel Boone), Ernest Thompson Seton (Woodcraft Indians) and the YMCA. Chicago publisher William D. Boyce learned about Scouting during a visit to London in 1909. A young boy assisted Mr. Boyce to his destination and declined a tip offered to him saying that he was a Scout. Boyce was impressed by the young man and visited the London headquarters of the Boy Scouts. He studied the British model and felt that boys in the US could benefit from this program. On February 8, 1910, the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) was incorporated. A National Office was established in New York City and James E. West was hired to lead the new organization.^{[citation needed]}

Boy Scout troops were formed in North Carolina as early as 1910. Troops were formed at schools and churches in Greensboro, Raleigh, Burlington, Durham, Charlotte, Winston-Salem, and other communities. Adult volunteers in each area worked with boys in teaching outdoor skills, first aid, athletics, swimming, citizenship and leadership. These troops registered with the BSA and as communities established multiple Boy Scout troops the volunteers began seeking professional leadership. Boy Scout Councils were chartered through the BSA as "Scout Executives" were hired.^{[citation needed]}

Initially, Scouting groups in the major cities formed councils. There was the Greensboro Area Council (1918), Winston-Salem Council (1919), Raleigh Council, and Durham Council. Over the next few years as Scouting spread throughout the counties the small councils consolidated and changed their names. By 1950 North Carolina was served by thirteen Boy Scout councils:^[1]

Council Name	Headquarters	Date Formed
Cape Fear Council	Wilmington	1930
Central NC Council	Albemarle	1937
Cherokee Council	Reidsville	1923
Daniel Boone Council	Asheville	1925
East Carolina Council	Kinston	1932
General Greene Council	Greensboro	1947
Mecklenburg County Council	Charlotte	1942
Occoneechee Council	Raleigh	1929
Old Hickory Council	Winston-Salem	1942
Piedmont Council	Gastonia	1924
Tidewater Council	Virginia Beach, VA	1935
Tuscarora Council	Goldsboro	1923
Uwharrie Council	High Point	1923

Camping was an emphasis for the councils from their formation. Each council purchased or leased land for establishing Boy Scout camps. During the summer each camp was open for several weeks with a trained staff of older boys and adults to teach the Scouts various Scouting skills. In the mid-1930s most councils began holding annual "camporees." These events were held over a weekend with Scouts camping by troop with their patrols competing and demonstrating various Scouting skills.^{[citation needed]}

The Uwharrie, General Greene, and Cherokee councils would all later merge to form the Old North State Council,^[1] leaving the eleven councils still serving the state as of 2022.

BSA Councils located in North Carolina

There are eleven Boy Scouts of America (BSA) councils in North Carolina. Ten of them exclusively cover North Carolina, while one includes communities in both Virginia and North Carolina.

Cape Fear Council

Cape Fear Council (#425)
Owner	Boy Scouts of America
Headquarters	Wilmington, North Carolina
Country	United States
Founded	1989
Website www.capefearcouncilbsa.org
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The Cape Fear Council was founded in 1989 and serves the southeastern corner of North Carolina. The council offices are located in Wilmington.

History

The Wilmington Council (#425) was founded in 1916, changing its name to the New Hanover County Council (#425) in 1926. New Hanover County changed its name to the Cape Fear Area Council (#425) in 1930. The Cape Fear Area Council changed its name to the Cape Fear Council (#425) in 1989.^[1]

Organization

Districts

• Coastal: New Hanover and Pender counties
• Lakes: Bladen, Brunswick, and Columbus counties
• Lumber River: Hoke, Robeson, and Scotland counties

Camps

The council operates two camp properties: Camp Bowers, which houses the annual BSA summer camp, and Camp John A. McNeil, which hosts events and programs for Cub Scouts. Both are located on the Cape Fear Scout Reservation near White Oak, North Carolina, and have sites available for year-round camping as well.^{[citation needed]}

Order of the Arrow

The council is served by the Order of the Arrow through Klahican Lodge 331.

Central North Carolina Council

Central North Carolina Council (#416)
Owner	Boy Scouts of America
Headquarters	Albemarle, North Carolina
Country	United States
Founded	1937
Website www.centralncscouting.org
Scouting portal

The Central North Carolina Council (#416) was founded in 1937. The council covers the south-central portion of North Carolina. The Council offices are located in Albemarle.

History

1917 saw the founding of the Concord Council, which folded the next year. The Charlotte Council (#416) was founded in 1915, changing its name to the Central North Carolina Council (#416) in 1937.^[1]

Organization

Districts

• Gold Rush District: Cabarrus and Rowan counties
• Old Hickory District: Anson and Union counties
• Uwharrie District: Montgomery, Richmond, and Stanly counties

Camps

The council operates Camp Barnhardt, which houses the annual BSA summer camp and various programs throughout the year, including year-round camping opportunities. It is located on the William C. Cannon Scout Reservation, located between Badin and New London along Badin Lake.^{[citation needed]}

Order of the Arrow

The council is served by the Order of the Arrow through Itibapishe iti Hollo Lodge 188.^[2]

Daniel Boone Council

Daniel Boone Council (#414)
Owner	Boy Scouts of America
Headquarters	Asheville, North Carolina
Country	United States
Founded	1925
Website www.danielboonecouncil.org
Scouting portal

Founded in 1925, the Daniel Boone Council (#414) covers the western North Carolina. The council offices are located in Asheville.

History

The Asheville Council (#418) was founded in 1919, changing its name to the Buncombe County Council (#414) in 1922.^[1] Buncombe County changed its name to the Daniel Boone Council (#414) in 1925.^[1]

Organization

Districts

• Falling Waters District: Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Jackson, Macon and Swain counties
• Looking Glass District: Henderson and Transylvania and southern Buncombe counties
• Mt. Mitchell District: Avery, Madison, Mitchell, Yancey and northern Buncombe counties

Camps

The council operates Camp Daniel Boone, which houses the annual BSA summer camp, Boonseboro Village, a living history museum operated by scouts, a high-adventure camp, and various programs throughout the year, including year-round camping opportunities. It is located in the mountains south of Canton, North Carolina.^{[citation needed]}

Order of the Arrow

The council is served by the Order of the Arrow through Tsali Lodge 134.

East Carolina Council

East Carolina Council (#426)
Owner	Boy Scouts of America
Headquarters	Kinston, North Carolina
Country	United States
Founded	1932
Website www.eccbsa.org
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The East Carolina Council was founded in 1932 and covers east-central North Carolina. The council offices are located in Kinston.

History

The Rocky Mount Council (#422) was founded in 1919, changing its name to the Tar Heel Area Council (#422) in 1923. The Tar Heel Area Council merged into the East Carolina Council (#426) in 1934. The Pamlico Council (#686) was founded in 1924, and merged into the Wilson County Council (#426) in 1930. The Neuse Council (#415) was founded in 1928, and merged into the Wilson County Council (#426) in 1930. The Wilson County Council (#426) was founded in 1924, changing its name to the East Carolina Council (#426) in 1932.^[1]

Organization

Districts

• Northern District: Bertie, Edgecombe, Halifax, Hertford, Nash, Northampton, and Wilson counties
• Central District: Beaufort, Greene, Hyde, Lenoir, Martin, Pitt, Tyrrell, and Washington counties
• Southern District: Carteret, Craven, Jones, Onslow, and Pamlico counties

Camps

The council operates a number of BSA camp properties including the East Carolina Scout Reservation (Camp Boddie and Pamlico Sea Base) located in Blounts Creek, North Carolina, along the southern bank of the Pamlico River across from Little Washington, the Herbert C. Bonner Scout Reservation (Camp Bonner and Camp Hannah Bonner) located along the northern bank of the Pamlico, in Little Washington, Camp Charles, located near Bailey, North Carolina, and Camp Sam Hatcher, located along Bogue Sound near Morehead City. BSA Summer Camp is run through Camp Boddie, while Sea Scouts programs are run through Pamlico Sea Base. All of the other properties run periodic programs and are available for weekend camping.

Order of the Arrow

The council is served by the Order of the Arrow through Croatan Lodge 117.

Mecklenburg County Council

Mecklenburg County Council (#415)
Owner	Boy Scouts of America
Headquarters	Charlotte, North Carolina
Country	United States
Founded	1942
Website www.mccscouting.org
Scouting portal

The Mecklenburg County Council serves Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. The offices are located in Charlotte.

History

The Charlotte Council (#415) was founded in 1940, changing its name to the Mecklenburg County Council (#415) in 1942.^[1]

Organizationedit

Districts

• Apache District: Southwestern Mecklenburg County
• Etowah District: Southeastern Mecklenburg County
• Hornets Nest District: Northern Mecklenburg County

Campsedit

It operates two camp facilities, locally Belk Scout Camp (Formerly Clear Creek Scout Camp) in Midland, North Carolina is available for weekend camping, and Camp Grimes at Mecklenburg Scout Reservation, located outside of the council near Marion, North Carolina, but owned by it, runs a summer camp and weekend programs as well.

Order of the Arrowedit

The council is served by the Order of the Arrow through Catawba Lodge 459.

Occoneechee Counciledit

Occoneechee Council (#421)
Owner	Boy Scouts of America
Headquarters	Raleigh, North Carolina
Country	United States
Founded	1929
Website www.ocscouts.org
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The Occoneechee Council was founded in 1929 and covers the Research Triangle and Sandhills regions in the central part of North Carolina. The council offices are located in Raleigh.

Historyedit

The Southern Pines Council (#423) was founded in 1919, closing in 1924. The Raleigh Council (#421) was founded in 1919, changing its name to the Wake County Council (#421) in 1925. The Durham County Council (#626) was founded in 1925. The Walter Hines Page Council (#423) was founded in 1924. In 1929, the Wake County, Durham County, and Walter Hines Page councils merged into the Occoneechee Council.^[1]

Organizationedit

Districts

• Cardinal: Southern Wake County
• Eno River: Chatham, Durham, Granville, Orange, and Vance counties
• North Star: Franklin, Warren, and northern Wake County
• Sandhills: Cumberland, Harnett, Lee, Moore counties

Campsedit

Occoneechee Scout Reservation, located in Moore County near Carthage houses Camp Durant, used for summer camping and Camp Reeves, which has more primitive facilities. Camp Campbell, located just across the NC-VA border on Kerr Lake near Clarksville, Virginia also features primitive facilities. All three camps are available year-round for weekend camping.

Order of the Arrowedit

The council is served by the Order of the Arrow through Occoneechee Lodge 104.

Old Hickory Counciledit

Old Hickory Council (#427)
Owner	Boy Scouts of America
Headquarters	Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Country	United States
Founded	1942
Website www.oldhickorycouncil.org
Scouting portal

The Old Hickory Council was founded in 1917 and covers the western Piedmont Triad and Yadkin Valley regions, located in the northwestern part of the state. The council offices are in Winston-Salem.

Historyedit

The Winston-Salem Area Council (#427) was founded in 1917, changing its name to the Old Hickory Council (#427) in 1942.^[1]

Organizationedit

Districts

• Blue Ridge District: Ashe and Watauga counties
• Seven Rivers District: Alleghany, Stokes, Surry and Yadkin counties
• Wachovia District: Forsyth County
• Wilkes District: Wilkes County

Campsedit

The council operates Raven Knob Scout Reservation, which houses Camp Raven Knob, the summer camp program and is available for weekend camping. They also own Raven Point, a small site with a cabin and deepwater dock located on High Rock Lake. They also own Tommy Cox Memorial Scout Camp, a 4 acre property in Independence, VA on the New River.

Order of the Arrowedit

The council is served by the Order of the Arrow through Wahissa Lodge 118.

Old North State Counciledit

Old North State Council (#070)
Owner	Boy Scouts of America
Headquarters	Greensboro, North Carolina
Country	United States
Founded	1992
Website Official website
Scouting portal

The Old North State Council serves the eastern Piedmont Triad region. The council's name is taken from the state's official song, The Old North State. It covers the counties of Alamance, Caswell, Davidson, Davie, Guilford, Person, Randolph, and Rockingham.^[3] Old North State Council's Order of the Arrow counterpart is Tsoiotsi Tsogalii Lodge (#70).^[4] Camp facilities include Cherokee Scout Reservation, located in Yanceyville which is home to the annual summer camp, Woodfield Scout Camp, located in Trinity, North Carolina, which allows weekend camping, Hemric Scout Reservation, located on an island on Kerr Lake and is only accessible by boat, and Hagan Sea Base, located on High Rock Lake, and runs Sea Scouts programs.^[5]

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