Special thanks to the Hawkeye Area Council that came up with the challenge! Scoutreach is a character education program that delivers traditional Scouting programs to youth in New York City. Chartered partners host units located in neighborhoods that are economically challenged, underserved, or where there is a lack of volunteer leadership. The Scoutreach after-school program has a proven track record in over 53 public schools located in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan. The program has a proven track record designed to help to foster self-mastery and develops new interests and skills through fitness and citizenship training in a fun, interactive environment. Boys learn about accountability and responsibility to themselves, their families and their communities. Leadership in the Scoutreach program is provided by our trained program specialists, primarily college students who serve in the traditional roles of Cubmaster, Den Leader, etc… Strategic partnerships such as this enable Scoutreach to help facilitate the Boy Scouts of America’s commitment to ensure that youth have an opportunity to join Scouting, regardless of their circumstances, neighborhood, or background. {{ vc_btn: title=Click+here+to+watch+us+live+on+YouTube&color=danger&align=center&i_icon_fontawesome=fa+fa-youtube&add_icon=true&link=url%3Ahttps%253A%252F%252Fyoutu.be%252F9klaPkkkMlM%7C%7Ctarget%3A%2520_blank%7C }} On the evening of May 1st at 6:00 PM, talented and dedicated members of the summer camp teams at Ten Mile River Scout Camps and John E. Reeves Cub World invite you to participate as they proudly present a GNYC Virtual Campfire. Tune in to see some of your camp staff favorites [...] Scout Leaders, Parents and Friends of Scouting: As a leadership organization, we want to do our best to assist with any potential spread of Coronavirus and keep our Scouting family and community healthy. We are following the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), New York State Department of Health, New Jersey Department of Health [...] Dear Greater New York Councils Scouting and Exploring Family, For the safety of all, based on the guidance from a number of experts and proper authorities, effective immediately the Greater New York Councils Scout Service Center at 475 Riverside Drive in Manhattan is closed. This suspension will remain in effect, evaluated daily. Many of our staff [...] Dear Scouting Family, As always, your safety and the safety of all our members, volunteers, and employees is our top priority. We know there are questions and concerns about how COVID-19, commonly known as the coronavirus, could affect local Scouting programs in the Greater New York Councils. Please know that we are monitoring developments regarding COVID-19 [...] Dear New York City Scout Parents and Leaders, First and foremost, thank you so much for all you do to support our young people in the Greater New York Councils’ Scouting programs. Scouting in New York City is thriving. Our membership is strong, particularly with the recent invitation to girls to join the program. [...] Each year, our program provides the opportunity for our scouts step out of the in-school program and experience different activities outdoors. Here are some trips that kicked off the 2019-2020 Cub Scout program year! Our annual Take-A-Hike is always a hit. Scouts have a chance to explore and walk the trails of Van Cortlandt Park […]Cub Scout 30 Day Challenge
With schools closed there is still opportunity to keep Scouting! Introducing the 30-day Cub Scout Challenge. It is a great way to keep your child’s Scouting skill sharp without leaving home. This challenge will give your child a chance to continue their Scouting journey and even earn their rank for the year.
How to complete the 30 day Cub Scout Challenge:
Use the PDF (linked above under each rank) for your child’s grade.
Complete task each day and fill out tracking sheet (Download Tracking Sheet)
Email Tracking Sheet (Email Address is at the Bottom Left hand-side of Tracking Sheet)
Challenge ends on Tuesday, June 30th.
Congratulations! Your scout has just successfully advanced to his/her next rank!
Scoutreach in New York City
Scoutreach Team
Scoutreach News
Virtual Campfire
An Important Update on GNYC Camps, Shops, and Scout Meetings
Continued Monitoring of Covid-19 by GNYC
Greater New York Councils – COVID 19 Update
Council President Ricky Mason on The Announced National BSA Organization Restructuring
Scoutreach Programs Kicks-off 2019-2020 School year
Scoutreach Photo Blog
Scoutreach Events
Neisha Joseph
Asst. Director of Field Service
Elisa Jean-Leger
Sr. District Executive
