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Central New Jersey Council, Boy Scouts of America (CRF ID #562)
FORMER NAME
George Washington Council - Boy Scouts of America
Thomas A. Edison Council - Boy Scouts of America
ADDRESS
4315 Rt. 1 South
Monmouth Jct., NJ 08852
PHONE
609-419-1600
FAX
609-419-4186
EMAIL
khardy@bsamail.org
ADMINISTRATOR
Marc C. Richardson, Scout Executive/Executive Director
CONTACT PERSON
Ken Hardy, Director of Development
HOURS
MON-FRI: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Office hours
MON/TUE/WED 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM; THU 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM; FRI: 9 AM - 5 PM; SAT: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM - Scout Shop
DESCRIPTION
A volunteer organization which provides guidance, inspiration, and leadership to more than 17,000 Cub, Boy and Explorer Scouts throughout Mercer, Middlesex, Somerset, Hunterdon, and Warren counties. Boy Scout programs promote character development, citizenship, personal fitness, courage and self-reliance.
SERVICES
Community Service - Various activities
PROGRAMS
Cub Scouts: Family oriented program for boys ages 8-10. 10-year-olds are called Webelos. Emphasis on quality program at local level
Boy Scouts: Program for boys ages 11-17 with emphasis on leadership training and outdoor activities. Boys take responsibility for peer group leadership.
Exploring Scouts: Co-ed program for young adults ages 14-20 (must have completed 8th grade). Emphasis on career-oriented programs offering leadership training, life skills, service learning, character education and hands-on career experience
Tiger Cub: School-Year program for 1st grade (or 7-year-old) boys and adult partners stressing relationships with adults, community learning and family understanding.
Venturing: Coed program for ages 14-20 (must have completed 8th grade). Aims to provide positive experiences to help youth pursue special interests, leadership and citizenship skills.
Varsity Scouting: Active program for young men 14 through 17 built around five fields of emphasis: advancement, high adventure, personal development, service and special programs.
Learning for Life: Co-educational program designed to help schools and organizations prepare youth to handle today's complex society.
FOREIGN LANGUAGES
Spanish, Polish, Greek
PUBLICATIONS
Quarterly newsletter
Weekly e-newsletter
SPECIAL EVENTS
Spirit of America
Fall Golf Classic
Construction Industry Dinner
Hunterdon DCAD
SCHOLARSHIPS
Camperships are available for registered scouts to attend scout summer programs at a reduced cost
FOUNDED
1919
SUBJECT
CHILDREN AND YOUTH
RECREATION
CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS
CAMPING
DATE MODIFIED
11-29-06