Northern New Jersey Council facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Northern New Jersey Council (#333) |
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| Owner | Boy Scouts of America | ||
| Headquarters | Oakland, New Jersey | ||
| Country | United States | ||
| Founded | 1999 | ||
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| Website http://nnjbsa.org |
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The Northern New Jersey Council is a group that helps organize Scouting activities in parts of New Jersey. It was created in January 1999. This council serves young people in Bergen, Essex, Hudson, and Passaic counties. Its main goal is to support and improve Scouting for everyone in these areas.
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History of Scouting in Northern New Jersey
Scouting in northern New Jersey has a long and interesting past. Many smaller Scout councils existed before the Northern New Jersey Council was formed. These councils often merged over the years to create larger groups.
For example, the Ridgewood Council started in 1915. It later became the Ridgewood-Glen Rock Council. Other early councils included the Englewood Council and the Paterson Council.
Over time, many councils joined together. The Bloomfield Council and Nutley Council merged in 1929 to form the Bloomfield-Nutley Council. This council later changed its name to Tamarack Council.
In 1931, the Montclair Council, Caldwell Council, and Glen Ridge Council combined to become the Eagle Rock Council. Similarly, several councils in the Orange area merged in 1933 to form the Oranges and Maplewood Area Council.
In the northern parts of New Jersey, the North Hudson Council, Hoboken Council, and Jersey City Council eventually formed the Hudson Council.
By the late 1990s, four main councils served the region: the Essex Council, Hudson Liberty Council, Bergen Council, and Passaic Valley Council. On January 1, 1999, these four councils merged. This big merger created the Northern New Jersey Council as we know it today.
How the Council is Organized
The Northern New Jersey Council is split into three main areas called districts. Each district helps local Scout troops and packs.
- Three Rivers District: This district covers Hudson County and the eastern part of Bergen County.
- Ramapo Valley District: This district includes Passaic County and the western part of Bergen County.
- Lenape Trail District: This district serves all of Essex County.
Scout Camps and Outdoor Adventures
The Northern New Jersey Council runs several camps. These camps offer great places for Scouts to learn new skills and enjoy the outdoors.
Camp Alpine
Camp Alpine is located in Alpine, New Jersey. It's a popular spot for weekend camping trips. Scouts can also hike the historic Palisades Trail from here.
Dow Drukker Scout Reservation
The Dow Drukker Scout Reservation is in Cuddebackville, New York. This large reservation includes two camps: Camp Turrell and Camp Kluge.
Floodwood Mountain Reservation
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| Location | Saranac Lake, NY | ||
| Coordinates | 44°20′51″N 74°26′32″W / 44.3476°N 74.4423°W | ||
| Founded | 1965 | ||
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| Website http://www.floodwood.org/ |
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Floodwood Mountain Reservation is a special place for outdoor adventures. It's located in Altamont, NY, near many lakes and the tall High Peaks of the Adirondacks. The reservation has two main parts: the Rollins Pond Canoe Base and the West Pine Pond Backpacking Center.
Scouts at Floodwood can enjoy many activities. These include rock climbing, waterskiing, and archery. There are also many trails for day hikes and places for canoe trips. Floodwood offers both in-camp programs and longer treks into the wilderness.
History of Floodwood Mountain Reservation
The Bergen Council, BSA, bought Floodwood Mountain Reservation in 1963. They planned to create a large camping area. In 1965, an outpost camp was set up at Rollins Pond. This was a new idea for wilderness camping.
The first few summers were successful. However, problems with water led the Council to look for a different main camp spot. West Pine Pond was chosen for development. Since 1970, units have camped at West Pine Pond. Rollins Pond is still used for canoe trips and waterskiing.
Camp Lewis
Camp Lewis is in Rockaway Township, Morris County. It's open for weekend camping all year. During the summer, it becomes a Cub Scout Resident Camp. The camp also has a COPE course, which is a challenge course for Scouts.
History of Camp Lewis
The Rosenthal family donated Camp Lewis to the Bayonne Council. They owned the company Maidenform. They donated the land after their son, Lewis Rosenthal, drowned. The agreement was that the camp would be named Lewis to honor him. It also had to teach boys how to swim and serve kosher meals.
Camp No-Be-Bo-Sco
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| Location | Blairstown, New Jersey | ||
| Coordinates | 41°03′41″N 74°56′34″W / 41.06149°N 74.94267°W | ||
| Founded | 1927 | ||
| Camp Director | Bob Johnson | ||
| Ranger | Tom Rich | ||
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Camp No-Be-Bo-Sco, often called NoBe, is a well-known Boy Scouts of America camp. It is located in Hardwick Township, New Jersey. The Northern New Jersey Council owns it. The camp first opened in 1927.
No-Be-Bo-Sco is open for Scouts from July to August each year. It offers many merit badge classes and activities. The camp is currently led by Bob Johnson, who has been the Camp Director since 1988. Each summer at NoBe has a new theme.
NoBe also has programs all year round. Heated cabins are available for Scout troops to rent on weekends. The camp is a great starting point for hiking the Appalachian Trail. It's also close to the Delaware Watergap Recreation Area.
History of Camp No-Be-Bo-Sco
Camp No-Be-Bo-Sco sits by Sand Pond, at the base of the Kittatinny Ridge. In 1927, over 500 Boy Scouts attended the first summer season. Elmer Baker was hired as the first Camp Ranger in 1928. He and his crew built the camp's log cabins between 1928 and 1931.
The camp stayed open during World War II. Scouts had to bring their own food because supplies were hard to find. A sad event happened near the camp in 1944. A B-17F Flying Fortress plane crashed into the Kittatinny Ridge.
In the 1960s, there was a plan to build a dam and a national recreation area along the Delaware River. This project would have affected many camps. In 1970, the government bought part of the mountain from Bergen Council. This reduced Camp No-Be-Bo-Sco to about 369 acres (1.49 km2). The government later stopped the dam project. Now, the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area gives the camp direct access to a huge federal parkland.
In 1979, the camp was used to film the first Friday the 13th movie. The movie was released in 1980. Today, the camp sometimes holds special events and tours for fans of the film.
Bob Johnson became Camp Director in 1988. He helped improve the camp's programs. He made the staff work together better and upgraded the dining hall kitchen. His energetic program is known for its enthusiastic staff and fun campfires. Bob Johnson is the longest-serving Camp Director in No-Be-Bo-Sco's history.
In 1990, volunteers started the "Weboree" event. This helped bring more Scouts to camp in both summer and winter. In 1995, volunteers renovated the dining hall. Two years later, they converted the Protestant Chapel into an all-faiths facility. They also built an outdoor chapel.
Between 2008 and 2010, the Northern New Jersey Council worked to improve the camp. They renovated many cabins and facilities.
Camp Yaw-Paw
Camp Yaw-Paw is a 400-acre (1.6 km2) piece of land in the Ramapo Mountain Range. It offers a winter camping program from September to May. During the summer, Camp Yaw-Paw is the Northern New Jersey Council's Cub Day Camp.
Camp Glen Gray
Camp Glen Gray was located near Mahwah, New Jersey. It was in the Ramapo Mountains in Bergen County, New Jersey. Frank Gray, an early Scouting leader, founded the camp in 1917. The 150 acres (61 ha) camp was named after him. Today, Camp Glen Gray is a Bergen County Park. It is managed by a group called The Friends of Glen Gray, Inc.
Order of the Arrow
The Order of the Arrow is Scouting's National Honor Society. Scouts who show leadership and service can be invited to join. The Northern New Jersey Council's Order of the Arrow lodge is called the Lenapehoking Lodge.
The Lenapehoking Lodge was formed from the merger of several older lodges. These included Mantowagan Lodge #14, Meechgalanne Lodge #178, Oratam Lodge #286, and Aquaninoncke Lodge #359.
Lenapehoking Lodge has a long history. Pamrapaugh Lodge #14 was founded in 1921. It was one of the very first lodges in the Order of the Arrow. It was even at the first national meeting in 1921. Pamrapaugh later merged with Elauwit Lodge #37 to form Mantowagan Lodge #14. Elauwit Lodge #37 was linked to Carroll A. Edson, who helped start the Order of the Arrow.
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