Scouting in New Hampshire

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Scouting in New Hampshire 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)

Daniel Webster Council's charter was issued in August 1929.

Recent history (1950-1990)

In 1945, Camp Carpenter became the official scout camp for Daniel Webster Council. In 1969, the council, under the leadership of Max I. Silber, established the Lawrence L. Lee Scout Museum at Camp Carpenter, to recognize the council's longtime scout executive. Around 1970, the Daniel Webster Council acquired Hidden Valley from Norumbega Council in Massachusetts. In the 1ate 1980s, Camp Carpenter became a cub scout camp during the summer months.

Scouting in New Hampshire today

There are two Boy Scouts of America local councils in New Hampshire.

Daniel Webster Council

  • Abnaki District
  • Arrowhead District
  • Great Northern District
  • Historic District
  • Massabesic District
  • Mount Monadnock District
  • Sunapee District
  • Wannalancit District
  • Nutfield District

Yankee Clipper Council

  • Aquila District
  • Greater Lowell District
  • Lone Tree District
  • North Essex District
  • North Shore DistrictTemplate:BSAbystate