The Coronado Area Council is the local council of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) that serves Scouts in north central and northwest Kansas, across 32 counties, with headquarters in Salina.

Coronado Area Council
OwnerBoy Scouts of America
HeadquartersSalina, Kansas
LocationKansas
CountryUnited States
Scout ExecutiveKyle Smith
Website
www.coronadoscout.org
 Scouting portal

Organization

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The council headquarters is located in Salina, Kansas and the council is organized into five districts.

Dane G. Hansen Scout Reservation

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Dane G. Hansen Scout Reservation
 
The location of the Dane G. Hansen Scout Reservation within the state of Kansas and Phillips County.
Location2 miles SSW Kirwin, Kansas
Coordinates39°38′23″N 99°08′32″W / 39.63972°N 99.14222°W / 39.63972; -99.14222
Founded1965
FounderDane G. Hansen
Camp DirectorRex Lowe
Program DirectorJackson Mckain and Kim Whetzel
RangerDonald Lowe

Dane G. Hansen Scout Reservation, often called Camp Hansen, is the Coronado Area Council's summer Scout camp, located two miles south-southwest of Kirwin, Kansas. The coordinates are 39°38′23″N 99°08′32″W / 39.63972°N 99.14222°W / 39.63972; -99.14222, and it is a part of the Kirwin National Wildlife Refuge.

Tribe of the Golden Eagle

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The Coronado Area Council operates a leadership program, the Tribe of Golden the Eagle at Camp Hansen. The program was inspired by the Pony Express Council and Heart of America Council's Tribe of Mic-O-Say. Membership is indicated by the wearing of replica eagle claws, with the number of claws and the paint on the tips of the claws indicating rank within the tribe.

Kidi Kidsh Lodge

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The Kidi Kidsh Lodge is the Coronado Area Council lodge in the Order of the Arrow, the national Boy Scout honor society.

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