Scouting Movement’s Utah Roots Traced Back Over a Century
The Deseret News archives highlight the origins of the Scouting movement, which began with a camping event in England in 1907. Utah's first troop was organized in Logan in 1910, and the movement became widespread in the state when the…
Salt Lake City, UT, August 1, 2026 — The Scouting movement, a global youth program focused on character development and outdoor activities, has a history in Utah stretching back more than a century. The origins of Scouting can be traced to a pivotal camping event held in England in 1907.
Utah saw its first official Scout troop established in Logan in 1910. The movement gained significant traction and widespread participation across the state following a key development in 1913: the integration of the LDS Church’s MIA Scout program into the Boy Scouts of America. This partnership significantly expanded the reach of Scouting among young people in Utah.
While the nature of the relationship between the LDS Church and the Boy Scouts of America evolved, with the Church ending its direct partnership in 2019, the impact of Scouting continues. Current figures indicate that over 5,000 Scouts remain active in Utah, reflecting the enduring legacy of the program within the state.
Story summarized from the original created by Chris Miller on www.deseret.com, see more information here.
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