Camp bullowa, located in stony point ny, celebrated its 60 th anniversary in 2007. History of landers river trips on the delaware river. Fishing poles are available but it is suggested that scouts bring their own personal fishing poles. Projects to raise money to be turned over to an agency are also unacceptable.
It is highly suggested that scouts purchase the merit badge book to help ensure successful completion of all merit badge work. Ten mile river seekonk river, in central massachusetts and rhode island. On january 24, 1908, the boy scouts movement begins in england with the publication of the first installment of robert badenpowells scouting. Tmr is operated yearround, but the pinnacle of its programming happens during the months of july and august when all the camps are in full swing. A big thank you to the staff for escorting us through each camp, filling us in on history and lore, and sharing their time. We offer calm water for families and beginners and whitewater for adventure seekers. Bob lander came to the upper delaware as a boy scout at ten mile river scout camp. The canoe and the delaware were made for each other. Below is a compilation of eagle scout service projects completed by scouts from around the. Robs career with the boy scouts of america began working as a lifeguard at ten mile river family camp during the summers of 2006 and 2007.
A wide variety of camping experiences and programs are available to scouts of all ages at tmr. Preserve and promote the history, spirit and heritage of new york city scouting, ten mile. Narrowsburg the ten mile river scout museum is hosting history day, a free event celebrating the history of sullivan county and the region, on july 25. Ten mile river historical trails map book ten mile river scout. Ten mile river scout reservation encompasses four separate subcamps, and is owned and operated by the greater new york councils. Ten mile river historical trails map book this 24page book includes a 14 page tmr trail map in sections with historic sites identified and 8pages of historic. Days hours minutes seconds unit the first day of camp in 1924, camp barton was established at taughannock falls, a mile or two south of our present location at frontenac point on beautiful cayuga lake in the heart of new yorks finger lakes. Ten mile river scout camps, boy scouts of america idealist. Ten mile river scout camps is a 12,000acre scout reservation that is home to three traditional scout summer camps and one family camp.
Consider a 50 mile trek with our catskill adventure base in the summer. Over the years, prominent americans have been instrumental in its history, including. After you click on a photo link to view it, simply click on your web browsers back arrow and you should return to this webpage. Upper animas ultimate adventure colorado rafting mild. About ten mile river scout camps ten mile river scout camps. It was an inexpensive way for kids to get out of the city during the summer. It was hoped that collectors would share their images for others to enjoy and to promote the collecting of camp patches. I also collect all pre 1965 ten mile river scout camp items patches, ncs, slides, maps, staff items, etc. Ten mile river scout camps museum 1481 crystal lake rd, narrowsburg, new york 12764 rated 4.
We offer large secluded cabin sites in the wilderness, many of which are lovely waterfront sites right on the lake. The delaware river has varying levels of white water that experienced paddlers can challenge all summer long and quiet calm water trips for novices, families, and those who dont want the excitement of the white water. Jan 22, 2020 on january 24, 1908, the boy scouts movement begins in england with the publication of the first installment of robert badenpowells scouting for boys. New york oa trader collecting new york state, one patch at a time. Video collection includes narrated color slide shows, camp documentaries, home movies, interviews with former campers and. Ten mile river boy scout camp, overlooking the delaware. Check out the vintage scout handbooks, order of the arrow books, and merit badge books for ways to pass down some tradition to your young scout. Although our program areas are chiefly located on the southern side of lake nianque, our units have the opportunity to participate in the many programs offered all across the beautiful 12,000acre ten mile river reservation. Download your free guide or request a copy by mail below, and start planning your oneofakind south carolina adventure today.
Who we are lander at landers river trips on the delaware. Bob became an electrician in brooklyn and kept dreaming of the times he had spent on the delaware river. It has been said that we will never know what happened there because there were no survivors. He also enjoyed sailing, fishing, skeet shooting, and trading and selling boy scout patches. After completing the summer of 2007 at ten mile river he became a fulltime professional with the greater new york councils serving as a district executive in staten island aquehonga district. Boy scouts of america, camp trimount scout reservation, ten mile river scout camps, rip van winkle council, dieter f. Ten mile river scout campsgreater ny 1481 crystal lake rd. Public scouting links boy scout troop 229 selden, new york.
Located in new yorks catskills along the delaware river, an hour and a half from manhattan, ten mile river is the premier boy scout camp in the northeast. Ten mile river scout camps tmr is a 12,000acre 4,856 ha roughly the size of manhattan camp near narrowsburg, new york, has four miles of frontage on the delaware river, and is owned and operated by the greater new york councils of the boy scouts of america bsa since 1927. Eaglerequired merit badges are indicated in boldface type above. Home multi layer parallax ten mile river scout camps. Join facebook to connect with tom bowers and others you may know. There was great excitement that the president would be coming back to tmr to be inducted into the order of the arrow. Please join us in tmrs 90th anniversary celebration. The history of the upper delaware region and the ten mile river scout camps. The battle of washita river also called battle of the washita or the washita massacre occurred on november 27, 1868 when lt.
Lakeside at family camp ten mile river scout camps. Mountain biking, cliff rappelling, boating on half moon lake and swimming in an olympic size pool with a threestory slide are just some of the activities here. Narrowsburg local history was on display at ten mile river history day, july 25 at the ten mile river scout camps. History of landers river trips on the delaware river upstate. Visit the website for complete information on camps and programs available. Ny oa trader needlist new york oa trader home page. These are recommended 10mile, 14mile and 30mile hike routes that will satisfy the hiking requirement for the ten mile river historical trails award. A 1,200mile circumnavigation of ireland by kayak is bound to convince anyone of the islands captivating beauty and majesty, and this paddling memoir. Summer camp merit badge schedule troop 23 brooklyn, ny.
However, the scout can raise money to help pay for any supplies or equipment needed to fulfill his project. Outside of the unit level, i am a trustee of the ten mile river scout camp museum and cochairman of its memorabilia committee, the new york state editor for the blue book, and the international scout collectors association vicepresident for new york state. Queens greater new york councils, boy scouts of america. There were, at that time, living in the great city of new york men who were dreaming of vast unspoiled woodland acres as a solution to a problem, which weighed heavily on their minds and hearts. Museum dedicated to preserving the history and artifacts of the ten mile river scout camps, the largest boy scout council camp in the u. Singles, couples, and families all find that fun comes in many varieties in the sullivan catskills. For over 30 years we have provided and catered to those in search of a clean, private, rustic camp. In addition, youll find great book recommendations that may be of interest to you based on your search and purchase history, as well as the most wished for and most gifted books.
Tenmile river maine, a tributary of the saco river. I will never forget one summer when i was thirteen years old and my parents sent me to the ten mile river scout camp in narrowsburg, new york. Merit badge pro series greater new york councils, boy. Ten mile river scout camps is the essence of scoutings finest heritage and natural. The tmr scout museum sponsors the historical trails award units hiking these trails. Over 60 miles of hiking trails, including the famous 38 mile ten mile river trail are available for visitors to set out on an adventure. The story of the defense of the frontier of virginia begins about the year 1719, by which time there seems to be reasonable evidence of settlers south of the potomac river, on what is now the soil of west. Ten mile river scout camps museum 534 photos history museum. It is the principal boy scout camp serving new york city. He was a trustee of the ten mile river scout camp museum and former scout leader, as well as a former governor and member of the richmond county yacht club.
The greater new york councils gnyc is a local council of the boy scouts of america that. Early resorts of minnesota photos ren hollands website. Jul 17, 2015 narrowsburg the ten mile river scout museum is hosting history day, a free event celebrating the history of sullivan county and the region, on july 25 from 15 p. Dear greater new york councils scouting and exploring family, for the safety of all, based on the guidance from a number of experts and proper authorities, effective immediately the greater new york councils scout service center at 475 riverside drive in manhattan is closed. Finally in 1955 bob decided that it was time to make his vision a reality. Ten mile river scout camps 90th anniversary august 5th 2017. Tenmile river metronorth station, in amenia, new york. Beginning in 2019, to be nationally certified as a day camp director, program director or staff adviser, individuals must complete a threepart training curriculum.
Camp aquehonga or aq is part of the ten mile river tmr scout camp complex. Therefore, doing repair work at a scout camp would not be approved. Ten mile river scout camps is a 12000acre scout reservation, located in the sullivan county catskills of new york state. By the middle of the 1920s scouting was growing at a tremendous pace. Ten mile river california, in northern california ten mile river housatonic river, in new york and western connecticut tenmile river maine, a tributary of the saco river ten mile river seekonk river, in central massachusetts and rhode island tenmile wash, in arizona. May 30, 2019 while researching in the ten mile river scout camps archives, i came across the following in an old camp guide from 1927 for kanohwahke lakes scout camps and. Keowa has a large 16 position rifle range and archery range, as well as a massive field for sports and fun. The first scouts attending the brooklyn scout camps took the. From flyfishing to flying in a glider our history is alive. Local history on display at ten mile river scout camps news. Winter blast ten mile river scout camp this entry was posted in news on february 7, 2012 by srtfisher the troop will be cabin camping at ten mile river scout reservation, narrowsburg, ny, for the winter blast weekend. Campers eat in a large newly renovated dining hall full of camp history. Sullivan county historian john conway spoke about the 1763 massacre at ten.
History of the ten mile river scout camps by the middle of the 1920s scouting was growing at a tremendous pace. Connect to the suffolk county council site learn more about boy scouts at the bsa national site what are the advancement and award requirements boy scouting select a skit to perform at a court of honor or. The staff in keowa lead cheerful scouting songs in the dining hall after every meal. Ten mile river scout camps alumni association home facebook. Jan 15, 2015 ten mile river scout camps amazing summer program. The museum itself is located at the headquarters camp in the ten mile river scout reservation. Ten mile river housatonic river, in new york and western connecticut. Additional documents file description file size 2019 ke menu 26 kb 2020 camp keowa leaders guide 10 mb 2020 keowa merit badge schedule 60 kb 2020 ten mile river complete. Ten mile river scout camp was a direct result of roosevelts efforts. Local history on display at ten mile river scout camps. Jan 06, 2017 join the alumni of ten mile river scout camps from august 46 to celebrate 90 years of history. Camp images was created in 2005 with the purpose of being the repository for scans of bsa camp patches. Aquehonga district boy scouts on staten island, ny page 6.
Ten mile river historical trails map book this 24page book includes a. Erie railroad to tusten station, and then hiked several miles to camp. Mar 25, 2011 outside of the unit level, i am a trustee of the ten mile river scout camp museum and cochairman of its memorabilia committee, the new york state editor for the blue book, and the international scout collectors association vicepresident for new york state. Ten mile river historical trails map book this 24page book includes a 14page tmr trail map in sections with historic sites identified and 8pages of historic. Shooting sports have the ability to attract and retain youth in the movement. Millions of young people participate in one or more of the sports annuallyarchery, rifle shooting, shotgun activities, etc. Load times for each photo will vary based on your internet connection speed. These scouts also leave camp with an eagle mentor they can get in touch with after camp. Camp kunatah offers a full variety of merit badges and advancement opportunities, as well as many other fun activities. Ten mile river scout camps alumni association home. Keowa also features a unique trail to eagle program. Find out more about the benjamin talmadge district click hear to check out the website for ten mile river.
This includes an online course, a councilled in person training session and then a day and a half at a national camping school. In 1930, in recognition of roosevelts dedication to scouting, the bsa awarded the then governor of new york the silver buffalo award at tmr. Each week at each camp we will have programs about the history of camp and how we got to this point as. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Whether you want to take a challenge or head out on the town, we have both worldclass music and mountains. Councilpatch international scouting collectors association. The boy scouts of america, greater new york councils merit badge pro series offers scout bsa membersyouth between grades 6th and 12ththe unique opportunity to take their merit badge work outside the traditional troop meeting and into the real world. Over 60 miles of hiking trails, including the famous 38mile ten mile river trail are available for visitors to set out on an adventure. Located on beautiful rock lake, on ten mile river scout reservation, kunatah is a great place to be in the summertime. The battle of the little bighorn, fought on the banks of the river of that name in montana territory in june 1876, is the most often discussed fight of the indian wars. Cavalry attacked black kettles southern cheyenne camp on the washita river the presentday washita battlefield national historic site near cheyenne, oklahoma. The neckerchief and slide collection on ebay includes new and used boy scout collectibles. The ten mile river camps are located in a 14,000acre reservation. Eagle, a new program for older scouts, take on a 5mile mountain bike course, backpack to a rustic outpost or float down the platte river on inner tubes.
Choose a vintage 1967 field book or one written in 2014. President roosevelt visits the boy scouts of america camp at ten mile river new y. Make your reservations for what promises to be a magnificent weekend at ten mile river scout camp. Ten mile river scout camps tmr is a 12,000acre 4,856 ha roughly the size of. You will do your orientation on the lower piedra river on your first day of rafting. As you can see on the second page the line drawing appears to match the felt acorn above. National scouting museum the museum is located at national council headquarters in irving, tx. Aug 05, 2015 narrowsburg local history was on display at ten mile river history day, july 25 at the ten mile river scout camps.
Nestled in the northern corner of rockland county, the camps 300 acres of fields and trails serves local youth through such programs such as cub scout day camp, boy scout activities, shooting sports area, as well as fishing and boating on lake boyce. A new york city boy, bob, used to travel to ten mile river scout camp in the summer, first as a scout and second as a summer employee. The palmetto states culinary scene is famous for quality and originality, from unique gullah cuisine to our thriving farmtotable movement. Discover attractions and entertainment in the sullivan catskills. I am a trustee of the ten mile river scout camp museum and cochairman of its memorabilia committee, the new york state editor for the blue book, and the international scout collectors association vicepresident for new york state. Ten mile river scout camps museum, narrowsburg, new york. Ten mile river boy scout camp, overlooking the delaware river in new york state. We are a family owned and operated business founded in 1955 by bob lander. Consider a 50mile trek with our catskill adventure base in the summer. Uchtdorf, joseph smith, the prophet, i stand with the amazing story and more. Sullivan county historian john conway spoke about the. Upper animas three day trip colorado rafting mild to wild.
With the exception of small settlement towns scattered along the edges of this 6,000 square mile western continental projection, the central massif of mountains and radiating, steepsided river valleys, has remained inaccessible and seemingly impenetrable for decades, a veritable last frontier to. Over 12,000 majestic acres provide a unique camping and wilderness experience for the scouts. New york oa trader collecting new york state one patch at a time. Camp lakeside at family camp where families come together family camp at ten mile river scout camps is a unique campground located on beautiful lake nianque. Scout museums and collecting sites ten mile river scout museum tons of online material. The lander family would love you to begin your adventure on the upper delaware river with them. Ten mile river scout museum to host history day news. Using funds bequeathed to the council, a bridge spanning the manatee river was constructed in 1953. Our high adventure opportunities include rafting on the delaware river,horseback riding. Camp keowa is a large camp full of fun and adventure, sitting on the shores of picturesque crystal lake, where scouts swim, canoe, kayak, sail, motorboat, waterski, and so much more. If you have correction or additions to the blue book info, please contact me at the address above. All of your meals, starting with lunch on day 1 and ending with lunch on day 3 are included and prepared for you and you will get to spend your evenings in our established campsite. There are over 5 merit badges available, and this program allows scouts to learn about.
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