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Causes: Boy Scouts of America, Children & Youth, Disaster Aid, Education, First Aid, Special Education
Programs: Field services: programs provided to more than 40,000 youth members, comprised of young men and women ages 6 through 20 in cub scouts, boy scouts, scoutreach programs for low-income youth, venturing high-adventure programs, exploring workforce preparedness programs, and learning for life classroom-based character education programs. Programs provide positive developmental opportunities for young people including leadership training, citizenship and community service opportunities, life skills development, and physical fitness training.
camping and activities: outdoor education, recreation and field trips to greater new york councils' properties including ten mile river scout reservation in narrowsburg, ny; alpine scout camp in alpine, nj; and william h. Pouch scout camp in staten island, ny, as well as at other locations. Year-round camping opportunities were provided to more than 77,300 youth and over 7,600 youth spent a long-term session at summer camp.
charter and national service fee: provides the council with the resources of the boy scouts of america national organization including online training, youth protection training, program development including merit badge curricula, rank advancement support, membership and staffing support, as well as quality assurance standards and measurement.