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Colombian Scouts Find International Fellowship at Ten Mile River on Historic Trip
More than 60 Scouts from Colombia are participating in a two-week summer camp program at Ten Mile River Scout Reservation in Narrowsburg, NY in a first-time international collaboration between the the United States and Colombia.
Boys and girls of Unit 73 Nabusimake of Bogota and members of the Colombian Scout Association had to achieve high academic marks and pass rigorous tests in Scout Skills in order to qualify for this special U.S. Scouting experience. They also raised their own funds to pay for the trip.
Friendships are being made as the Colombian Scouts eat, sing, and participate in activities alongside American Scouts. Some of the Scouts were overjoyed that the tents at camp had mattresses and they are also impressed with the dining hall meals. It is an education for our Scouts as well to see how appreciative other children are of the camp accommodations and traditions.
Many of the campers have never been to the United States or ever been on an airplane before this trip. A Canadian troop is coming down to TMR to meet the South American Scouts as well. We are so grateful to have these boys and girls enjoying our camp. They are already planning their fundraising to come back next summer. Come back soon!
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"Alpine Kingdom" Presents the Paragon Jousting and Adventure Theater on July 24
Come join us at Cub World during our 2008 "Alpine Kingdom" medieval times themed summer of fun! On July 24th, the Paragon Jousting and Adventure Theater group will be at camp for a presentation on the Cub World Pavilion field. A themed dinner will be served and theme-appropriate costumes are encouraged. Click here to see the event flyer.
The event is open to all Cub Scouts and their families. There is a $10 per person fee for all those attending who are not registered campers at Cub World during session 3B. Advanced reservations are required; please call 212-651-2955 or email Marcelle Grant at mgrant@bsa-gnyc.org to make your reservation or register online.
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Queens Scout Saves Life
The life skills training that Daniel Fould received in the Scouts turned out to be lifesaving skills, as he saved his father's life on a hunting trip last November.
The 17-year-old Eagle Scout from Troop 18 in College Point didn't always think Scouting was "cool," but through using his training and by living the "Be Prepared" motto, he became a hero.
Daniel stuck with Scouting from elementary school through high school and was awarded one of only 124 Medal of Merit awards bestowed by the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America last year.
He also received a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition from Rep. Joseph Crowley, a City Council citation from Councilman John Liu, and several other awards.
To read more about Danny's amazing story, please click here to read the New York Daily News article about him.
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Springtime is Camptime!
The best place to camp is at our outstanding GNYC weekend camps: Alpine Scout Camp and William H. Pouch Scout Camp. Both camps are located in or near N.Y.C. and offer swimming, rock climbing, archery, hiking and other recreational opportunities. Cabins, lean-tos and tent sites can be rented or just visit for the day.
Summer is just around the corner and with it outstanding summer camp opportunities at our three GNYC camps:
Ten Mile River Scout Camps (Boy Scouts) - 12,000 acres of woodlands in the foothills of the Catskill Mountains bordering the Delaware River in Sullivan County, NY. 120 miles from N.Y.C. Three large summer camps with dining hall, heater stack and patrol cooking plans. Olympic-sized swimming pool, 5 lakes, full waterfront program including water skiing. 3 climbing towers and natural rock face climbing. C.O.P.E. and mountain bikes.
For older Scouts the Catskill Adventure Base offers staff-guided, 40-mile backpacking treks on the Ten Mile River Trail plus a 10-mile whitewater canoe trip down the Delaware River. Week-long river treks also available. Optional activities include: rappelling, orienteering, mountain hiking, swimming, tower climbing, C.O.P.E., rifle shooting, tubing and water skiing. Meals in camp dining halls and along the trail.
John E. Reeves Cub World/Alpine Scout Camp - Cub Scout resident camp has 4-day and 7-day sessions available. Cubs stay in 2-person wall tents on elevated wooden platforms. Dining hall feeding and large pool. Specialized theme facilities include a fort, land ship and mine. Huge variety of program opportunities.
Pouch Day Camp/William H. Pouch Scout Camp - Cub Scout day camp with 5-day (Monday - Friday) sessions available. For boys and girls entering grades 2-5. Wide variety of program opportunities. Cub rank advancement opportunities. Weekly barbeque. Participants bring bag lunches.
For additional information, please click here.
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Learning for Life Spring Break Camp Provides a Week of Fun in the Sun this April in Alpine, NJ
During the week of April 21- April 25, 100 boys in our in-school Learning for Life program spent their school break week at Alpine Scout Camp partaking in teambuilding exercises, mountain biking, rappelling, archery, basketball, and other fun activities. The Greater New York Councils is proud to give children an exciting program during a week when they are often sitting at home while parents work.
Click here to see a photo album from the camp, and be sure to join us for a visit next year! Visitors such as Walter Shay, from Con Edison, and Enith Williams, from Merrill Lynch, enjoyed some time with kids during our visit for donors and friends.
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2008 GNYC Pinewood Derby a Great Success
The city-wide Cub Scout Pinewood Derby finals were held on April 12th at the New York Hall of Science in Queens. Every borough was represented at this much-anticipated event.
This annual race, called a "celebrated rite of Spring," by Reader's Digest, brings together parents and children. The Cub Scout is given a block of wood made of pine with two notches for wheels, four plastic wheels, and four nails. Other than the basic design rules, the Cub Scout is free to carve and decorate the car as fanicfully as he chooses. Vroom!
See pictures from the Pinewood Derby here.
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Gary E. Wendlandt Named President of Greater New York Councils
We are proud to announce that Gary E. Wendlandt has been elected President of the Greater New York Councils, Boy Scouts of America.
Gary is Vice Chairman of New York Life Insurance Company and Chairman of New York Life Investment Management LLC. Gary serves as a member of the National Boy Scouts of America's Executive Board in addition to locally serving the last six years as President of the Manhattan Borough Council and GNYC Board of Director member.
Please let us help congratulate Gary as he assumes his new role as the top volunteer for Scouting in the five boroughs of New York City. Gary follows longstanding President John F. McGillicuddy, who has become Co-Chairman of the Council with John C. Whitehead.
Read the full announcement of Gary Wendlandt's new position and also learn more about John F. McGillicuddy's accomplishments.
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