Scouting in South Carolina facts for kids
Scouting in South Carolina has a long and exciting history! It started way back in the 1910s and continues today. Thousands of young people have joined programs that fit their local environment. These programs help kids learn new skills and become good citizens.
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Scouting's Early Days (1910-1950)
In the past, some groups like the Boy Scouts of America had rules that were not fair to everyone. For example, in 1914, some local groups could decide who could join. Over time, Scouting changed to become open to all young people, no matter their background. This change helped make Scouting a place for everyone to learn and grow together.
Boy Scouts of America in South Carolina Today
Today, there are six Boy Scouts of America (BSA) groups, called councils, that help organize Scouting across South Carolina.
Blue Ridge Council
This council has its main office in Greenville, South Carolina. It helps Scouts in many areas, including:
- Foothills District
- Long Cane District
- Oconee District
- Pickens District
- Reedy Falls District
- Saluda River District
- Six and Twenty District
- Southbounder District
Coastal Carolina Council
The Coastal Carolina Council serves many areas, including:
- Black River District
- Etiwan District
- Palmetto District (which combines the Kiawah and Lowcountry Districts)
- Pineland District
- Swamp Fox District
- Twin Rivers District
Georgia Carolina Council
The main office for this council is in Augusta, Georgia. It helps Scouts in parts of South Carolina and also in Georgia.
Indian Waters Council
This council runs Scouting programs in several South Carolina counties. These include Bamberg, Calhoun, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lexington, Orangeburg, Richland, and Saluda Counties. Some of its districts are:
- Capital Rivers
- Chinquapin
- Edisto
- Etowah
- Wateree
Palmetto Council
The Palmetto Council's main office is in Spartanburg, South Carolina. It covers:
- Daniel Morgan District: This includes Spartanburg, Union, and Cherokee Counties.
- York District: This covers all of York, Chester, and Lancaster Counties.
This council has camps at the Glendale Outdoor Leadership School and Camp Conley Clarke.
Pee Dee Area Council
The Pee Dee Area Council covers 11 counties in the northeastern part of South Carolina. You can find more information on their website.
Girl Scouting in South Carolina
There are four Girl Scout councils that serve young girls in South Carolina.
Girl Scouts of South Carolina - Mountains to Midlands
This council started on May 1, 2007. It was formed by combining three older councils. It helps about 15,000 girls and adult helpers in 22 counties. Its main office is in Greenville, SC.
This council has several camps:
- Camp Mary Elizabeth: This is a city camp, about 56 acres (22.6 hectares) big, located in Spartanburg, SC.
- Camp WaBak: This camp is in Marietta, South Carolina. It's about 135 acres (0.55 square kilometers) in the mountains.
- Camp Wistagoman: Located in Anderson, SC, this camp is about 25 acres (10.1 hectares).
- Camp Ponderosa: This camp is about 40 acres (16.2 hectares) in Pauline, South Carolina.
Girl Scouts of Eastern South Carolina
The Girl Scouts of Eastern South Carolina (GSESC) started in January 2007. It was formed by joining two other councils. This council helps over 15,000 girls and 3,000 adults. It covers many counties, including Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Beaufort, Berkeley, Calhoun, Charleston, Chesterfield, Clarendon, Colleton, Darlington, Dillon, Dorchester, Florence, Georgetown, Horry, Lee, Marion, Marlboro, Orangeburg, and Williamsburg. Its offices are in Florence, South Carolina and North Charleston, South Carolina. Its main office is also in North Charleston, SC.
This council has a camp called Sandy Ridge, which is about 400 acres (162 hectares) in Bennettsville, SC.
Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia
This council helps more than 13,000 girls and 5,000 adults in Georgia, Alabama, and South Carolina. Its main office is in Lizella, Georgia. In South Carolina, it helps girls in Hampton and Jasper counties. It does not have any camps in South Carolina.
See also: Scouting in Georgia.
Girl Scouts, Hornet's Nest Council
The Girl Scouts, Hornets' Nest Council has its main office in Charlotte, North Carolina. It started in 1935. It helps 19,000 girls in North Carolina and South Carolina. In South Carolina, it helps girls in York County. It does not have any camps in South Carolina.
See also: Scouting in North Carolina.