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...
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...
Jun 17, 2022 | Bronx, Brooklyn, Field Operations GNYC, Front Page News, Manhattan, News, Newsdesk, Queens, Resources, Staten Island
Scouting is a year-round program administered by the adult leaders. Units should not be taking time off during the summer or at other times of the year. Regardless of a unit’s expectations or policy, if a unit takes time off, then that time must count toward the...
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...
Feb 8, 2022 | Alpine Scout Camp, Camp Pouch, Camping, Front Page News, Newsdesk, Resources, Ten Mile River
BSA Medical for Ten Mile River Scout Camps To participate in Scouting events, campouts and high-adventure trips, Scouts and Scouters must complete the Annual Health and Medical Record. Now is the time to make sure your and your Scout’s records are up-to-date and...