Scouting in Charleston WV
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ABoy Scouts of America - Buckskin Council
Formed in 1919, The Buckskin Council of the Boy Scouts of America is charged with the responsibility to deliver the promise of Scouting in 22 counties in West Virginia, 4 counties in Kentucky and 3 counties in Ohio and Virginia. This stewardship includes program support and activities, adult leader training, youth recruitment, and fiscal sustainability.
In addition, Buckskin is the home Council to the Summit Bechtel Family Scout Reserve, the fourth BSA High Adventure Base nation-wide, and, as of 2013, the permanent site for the National Scout Jamboree in Fayette County.
2829 Kanawha Blvd. East
Charleston, WV 25311
Phone 304-340-3663
BGirl Scouts of the Black Diamond Council
It began over 100 years ago with one woman, Girl Scouts’ founder Juliette Gordon “Daisy” Low, who believed in the power of every girl. She organized the first Girl Scout troop on March 12, 1912, in Savannah, Georgia. Today with programs for girls from coast to coast and across the globe, Girl Scouts offers every girl a chance to do something amazing.
What Girl Scouts do across the country and around the world today,is offer a helping hand to those in need and work together to make their corner of the world a better place.
321 Virginia Street West
Charleston, WV 25302
304-345-7722
CBechtel Summit Reserve
Situated in the wilds of West Virginia, The Summit is a training, Scouting, and adventure center for the millions of youth and adults involved in the Boy Scouts of America and anyone who loves the outdoors. The Summit Bechtel Reserve is also home to the National Scout Jamboree and the Paul R. Christen National High Adventure Base which complements the three existing bases: Philmont Scout Ranch, Northern Tier and Florida Sea Base.
2550 Jack Furst Drive
Glen Jean, WV 25846
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In 2009, the BSA purchased 10,600 acres of property adjacent to West Virginia’s New River Gorge National River area in order to create the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve. The Summit is the new home of achievement, adventure, and innovation in Scouting. With world-class facilities and a focus on outdoor action sports, the Summit welcomed Scouts to a whole new jamboree experience in summer 2013. 2017 is the next national jamboree and The Summit will also be hosting the 2019 World Jamboree.
As you know, every year America goes on a Girl Scout Cookie Craze! The next cookie selling opportunity for local Girl Scouts will begin in early January 2017. They also offer a Fall Product sale through their website at http://www.bdgsc.org/.