Feb 28, 2023 | Camping, Field Operations GNYC, Front Page News, News, Newsdesk, Resources, Training
Learn More About Adult Registration for Participation in Meetings and Trips Recently an update was announced for Scouting’s Youth Protection policies regarding adult registration for participation in Scouting events. The safety of our youth is the first and...
Jan 26, 2023 | Bronx, Brooklyn, Field Operations GNYC, Front Page News, Manhattan, Newsdesk, Queens, Staten Island
Summer 2024 Campership Applications The Greater New York Councils offers camperships to registered youth from New York City to assist with camp fees. Campership amounts are based on the amount requested and family need. In some cases, depending on specific...
Dec 7, 2022 | Front Page News, National Jamboree, Newsdesk
2023 National Jamboree – Greater NY Councils Patch Design Contest One of the traditions of the National Scout Jamboree is that each contingent has custom-made Jamboree Shoulder Patches (JSPs) in lieu of the regular Council Shoulder Patch (CSP). This year as in...
Dec 1, 2022 | Front Page News, News, Newsdesk, Resources, Training
GNYC Internet Recharter Webinar: New Internet Recharter: As each of us look to help rebuild and grow our Scouting organization, a key component of growth and retention is the charter renewal process. This fall, with the benefits of available technology that the...
Nov 28, 2022 | Bronx, Development, Front Page News, News
The Greater New York Councils Mourns the Loss of Bronx Council President Emeritus Joseph P. Kelleher The Greater New York Councils mourn the loss of Bronx Council President Emeritus, Joseph P. Kelleher. A champion of Scouting and a lifetime advocate for The Bronx,...
Nov 10, 2022 | Front Page News, News
Greater New York Councils celebrated the 100th Anniversary of Woodbadge back in 2019 during the last running of the then-current “Woodbadge for the 21st Century” course. At that time, course staff and participants received a special Council Shoulder Patch to help...