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TMR Hammer & Saw Day 
We need your help to get our camps ready for the upcoming season. Join us for our next Hammer & Saw day at Ten Mile River Scout Camps on May 20th. 
Used Camping Equipment can be dropped off in the Trading Post at Alpine Scout Camp- our friends from the Scouts of the Ivory Coast are planing to attend Jamboree this summer and are in need of camping equipment. How you can help: if, as you conduct any spring cleaning, you come upon gear that can be donated; please bring it to the Trading Post
at Alpine Scout Camp
 It's My Park Days
The New York City Parks Dept. is well into the "Its My Park Day" Activities. Your unit can earn community service hours and be involved with helping out in your own neighborhood.  Sign up and help out your local park.
Once you have selected a site and attended the work day, PLEASE contact the GNYC Comm. for Conservation, Outdoor Ethics & STEM  include your unit, number of participants, hours worked and what you did. This will allow us to track all your efforts and our city-wide impact.

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. 
Upcoming Events:

Saturday, May 13th at Camp Alpine we will have a Popcorn Kickoff & Training 1:00pm in the Dining Hall
WHAT IS YOUR UNIT’S ANNUAL FUNDRAISER?
 Come Learn more about CAMPMASTERS Popcorn Sale how you can sell over $10,000 for your Pack/Troop/Crew!
  • Need New Camp Equipment?
  • Want to take your Cub Scouts to Battleship Cove?
  • Does your Troop need a Trailer for Camp Outs?
  • How about Handbooks for every boy?
  • Does your Cub Scout Pack want to throw a free Blue & Gold Dinner?
    Please contact Jason Tewes, 212-651-2816 OR Jason.Tewes@scouting.org if you need more information, want to get on the email list or have any questions about the sale!

Eagle Scout Mothers Thank You Reception

Wednesday, May 10th | Warburg Pinkus LLC.

We Welcome all Eagle Scout Moms to attend our  with:

Eagle Scout Mom Joan Haffenreffer, Chief Administrative Officer, Managing Director at Citi Global Public Affairs and Eagle Scout Mom Gayle K. Haller - Co-Head & Senior Consultant of Arts and Culture Sector at the National Executive Service Corps

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.
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Ten Mile River's 90th Anniversary Celebration

Whether you're a current or former camper, staff member, leader, Arrowman, or a Cub Scout parent interested in seeing what the future of Camp looks like, Join us this August 5th for the TMR 90th anniversary.

Scout Sports Days
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 Cub Activity Day:
WHO : Program is designed for Cub Scouts.  However, all siblings aged 5-12 are welcome to register and participate in program.
WHEN : 9am to 3pm.  Check in starts at 8:15am
COST: Registration will be $20 for youth, and will include your very own POcKÉt MONster trainer hat and patch*, all program, and one meal ticket for lunch in the dining hall.  Adults wishing to purchase lunch may do so (meals cost around $5). *Register by 4/26 to make sure you get yours.
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.
Spring Fishing Derby

Awards & prizes will be given out! Catch the biggest fish and win a new fishing pole and tackle box! (Note: Only registered Scouts can compete for awards and prizes)  Catch & Release only · Bring your own fishing gear · Bait will be available at camp. All participants will receive a limited edition Fishing Derby Patch. Sorry adults, only kids between 6-10 years of age are permitted to fish.
Specialty Camps at Ten Mile River Scout Camps:
Special Offer for Troops!
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.
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
Shooting Sportsfest Weekends 

Check out the photos from the two most recent shooting sports weekends- Second Weekend - First Weekend - the next shooting sportsfest is May 5th to 7th - the Shoot-O-Ree for Cub Scouts is June 2nd-4th

 Coming soon, the traditional paper registration method will not be the only way to join Scouting. The Boy Scouts of America will offer online registration to select BETA councils to meet the demand for completing the entire registration process for youth members and adult leaders more efficiently.
This is a giant leap forward in allowing prospective members and leaders to register in a way that's convenient for them, and it creates a more efficient and user-friendly registration experience for units, districts, and councils  Checkout- This Link f or info