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Central New Jersey Council, Boy Scouts
of America
FORMER NAME
George Washington Council - Boy Scouts of America; Thomas A. Edison Council - Boy Scouts of America
ADDRESS
4315 Rt. 1 South
Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
PHONE
609-419-1600
FAX
609-419-4186
INTERNET ADDRESS
ADMINISTRATOR
Marc C. Richardson, Scout Executive/Executive Director
CONTACT NAME
Ken Hardy, Director of Development
DESCRIPTION
A volunteer organization which provides guidance, inspiration,
and leadership to more than 17,855 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.
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.
FOUNDED
1919
SUBJECTS
Children and Youth
Recreation
Cultural Organizations
Camping
LAST UPDATED
2/08