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Heading to Summer Camp but in Need of Financial Assistance?
GNYC Campership deadline is April 15th . Please complete the form online.
  Through focused fundraising GNYC is able to provide "Camperships" to Scouts in need. Applications for a Campership can now be completed online. submit your request and read additional information. Printed copies of the application will still be accepted and can be found online. 
Good Turns:
Write letters to veterans to thank them for their service. The letters will be bundled with, letters from other volunteers, local school children, and elected officials. We want to ensure that each veteran gets a packet full of mail. However, many have little or no family, may live in a nursing home, or have few friends or neighbors left. Many veterans who have been on an Honor Flight have said that "Mail Call" was the highlight of their trip.  View Flyer
Donate used Camping Equipment- our friends from the Scouts of the Ivory Coast ( Scouts of Côte d'Ivoire)  have asked for our help. They are planing to attend Jamboree this summer and are in need of used camping gear. 
How you can help:  if you come upon gear that can be donated, as you conduct any spring cleaning, please contact the council or your D.E. to coordinate a drop off or pick up.
Upcoming Events

Cub Scout STEM Day
Saturday - April 1, 2017 9AM-1PM
Scouts will be working on the “Out Of This World” STEM – Nova components- planned with the Museum
Cradle of Aviation Museum 
Garden City, NY
Adult Scouters are needed to assist with program delivery 
    Diego Rodriguez - Chief Global Security officer Univision Communications
Ivan Seidenberg- Former Chairman and CEO Verizon Communications  Inc.

Eagle Scout Reunion and Hall of Fame

Monday, April 24th | Yale Club

Join us for a night of celebrating as we honor our two of our NYC Scouting Alumni with the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award. Come out for a great time to reconnect and network with the region's Eagle Scout Community.

TD 5 Boro Bike Tour

Sunday, May 7th: Ride with our team to benefit the young people served by the BSA GNYC. Take a 40-mile car-free bicycle ride spanning all five boroughs. 

American Legion Jersey Boys State

June 18th-23rd: for the first time ever- inviting NYC Scouts or Explorers that are graduating high school juniors to participate.  A week long - in depth - citizenship and leadership experience.

USS INTREPID SCOUT DAYS

Discover a legendary aircraft carrier, the first space shuttle, the world’s fastest jets and a guided missile submarine. Scouts will go on an interactive journey through history, learn about technological innovation and work toward badge requirements on these special programming days.

$30 Adult - $25 Youth includes lunch and a simulator ride

ASTRONOMY DAY:  April 15 |  AVIATION DAY:  May 6 

Scout Sports Days
Knicks Scout Day
v. Toronto Raptors
Sunday, April 9th |  Tickets
New York Red Bulls
v. Columbus Crew
Saturday, April 22nd| Download Flyer
with the New York Mets
Sunday, May 7th | NYM vs MIAMI
Camping Opportunities
LATEST CAMPING NEWS:
The latest updates on events, deadlines and dates including summer camp, climb the night away, and hammer & saw day- Load Camping News
Spring Break STEM Camp
BEGINNING SUNDAY APRIL 9TH ENDING AT 10AM ON FRIDAY THE 14TH.  SCOUTS CAN CHALLENGE THEMSELVES AND WORK WITH OTHERS AS OUR ENERGIZED IN HOUSE STAFF AND A CADRE OF OUTSIDE PROFESSIONALS INTRODUCE THEM TO A VARIETY OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH.   register now
Philmont Scout Ranch
 Those who have trekked at Philmont often call it the pinnacle of their Scouting “careers”.  Did you know that GNYC sends a contingent every summer ?  If you have never been before, we can help you prepare.  If you already go regularly with you Troop, you can share expenses by traveling with other GNYC Scouters. Read on for more information or to speak to a member of the GNYC Philmont Committee.
Florida Sea Base
GNYC is launching a committee to help provide leadership to an annual Contingent to the Florida Sea Base. We will be planing a trip that would become an annual expedition, to attend as leaders for the Contingent and to help promote across all 8 Districts.  If you are interested, please email Dave.Swartz@scouting.org.  
Other Scout News
Valid Youth Protection Training Required for Rechartering

As the safety of our Scouts is our number one concern, we hope you will be able to complete the 25-minute Youth Protection online training. Download the .PDF walk-though for help.
LEGACY OF HONOR RE-RELEASED

The 10th Anniversary Edition of LEGACY OF HONOR (Alvin Townley’s classic book about Eagle Scouts) releases nationwide with a new foreword by former Defense Secretary and BSA President Robert Gates. Share the book with Eagle Scouts you know and use this link so proceeds will benefit Scouting: Amazon GNYC link hereThis book will make a great gift!

Next Wood Badge Training Announced

Scoutings premier training course will be offered at Camp Alpine from Oct 7-9 and Nov 3-5, 2017. Designed to be a “mountaintop experience”, Wood Badge is a source of training and inspiration to thousands. Read More