Scouting in Rhode Island

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Template:Portalpar 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.

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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.

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Recent history (1950-1990)

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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.

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Districts

Narragansett Council is split into the following districts:

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Cachalot District

(covers only Massachusetts)
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Massasoit District

(covers primarily Massachusetts)
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Netop District

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Pokanoket District

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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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Troops

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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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Troops

  • Pack 4, Coventry
  • Pack 11, Coventry
  • Pack 37, Summit (Western Coventry)
  • ???Troop 4, Coventry??? (unkown if still exist)
  • Troop 11, Coventry (Flagship troop of Coventry with over 60 scouts)
  • Troop 37, Summit
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Thunder Valley District

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See also

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External links

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