Mar 29, 2022 | Field Operations GNYC, Front Page News, News
As the temperatures become warmer and there is more light every day the ability attract new families to Scouting grows as well. We should always be on the lookout to grow our participation, but the Spring offers some particularly great reasons Make the fall less...
Mar 28, 2022 | Camping, Front Page News, News, Newsdesk, Ten Mile River
Provisional Camping is the opportunity for a Scout to attend a week of summer camp without their home troop. Participants will be housed in tented sites with other Scouts from across the council. Leadership for these units are provided by older staff members. Scouts...
Mar 28, 2022 | Activities, Front Page News, News, Newsdesk, Resources, Training
2022 WOOD BADGE COURSE OFFERING IN THE NY AREA What is Wood Badge? Wood Badge is Scouting’s premier adult leader training program. This course has had many improvements over time since it was introduced back in 1919. Wood Badge is much like any modern corporate...
Mar 28, 2022 | Alpine Scout Camp, Camp Pouch, Camping, Front Page News, Resources, Ten Mile River
The Greater New York Councils uses a facility reservation and event booking software called Blackpug to allow units to book camping trips directly online as well as manage summer camp reservations and merit badge sign ups. These presentations have been designed by the...
Mar 11, 2022 | Front Page News, News, Newsdesk, Uncategorized
Blue & Golds and Webelos Crossovers BLUE AND GOLD So basically, anything goes! This is designed to be a time of celebration and fun. The key to any good party is in planning the details. Now is certainly the time to plan everything out – from the high-level theme...
Feb 18, 2022 | Activities, Front Page News, Newsdesk
If you are visiting New York City or are looking for a fun day hike for your unit, consider one of our three historical trails: The Old New York Historical Trail in Manhattan The Revolutionary War Historical Trail in Manhattan The Flushing Religious Freedom and...
