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'''Scouting in New Jersey''' has a long history, from the [[1910s]] to the present day, serving thousands of youth in programs that suit the environment in which they live. In fact, the second National BSA Headquarters was in North Brunswick.
'''Scouting in New Jersey''' has a long history, from the 1910s to the present day, serving thousands of youth in programs that suit the environment in which they live. In fact, the second National BSA Headquarters was in North Brunswick.


==Early history (1910-1950)==
== Early history (1910-1950) ==
The first Order of the Arrow [[Vigil Honor]] ceremony was held in New Jersey by [[E. Urner Goodman]] using Scouts from the [[Treasure Island Scout Reservation]]. The 1925 and 1936 National [[Order of the Arrow]] Lodge Meetings were held at [[Treasure Island Scout reservation]]. Frank F. Gray (1869-1935) was one of the early Boy Scout founders and credited with starting Troop 4 Montclair, New Jersey. known as the "Lord Baden-Powell Troop".
The first Order of the Arrow [[Vigil Honor]] ceremony was held in New Jersey by [[E. Urner Goodman]] using Scouts from the [[Treasure Island Scout Reservation]]. The 1925 and 1936 National [[Order of the Arrow]] Lodge Meetings were held at [[Treasure Island Scout reservation]]. Frank F. Gray (1869-1935) was one of the early Boy Scout founders and credited with starting Troop 4 Montclair, New Jersey. known as the "Lord Baden-Powell Troop".


==Boy Scouting in New Jersey==
== Boy Scouting in New Jersey ==


There are eight [[Boy Scouts of America]] local councils in New Jersey.
There are eight [[Boy Scouts of America]] local councils in New Jersey.
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*[[Southern New Jersey Council]]
*[[Southern New Jersey Council]]


==Recent history (1950-1990)==
== Recent history (1950-1990) ==
===Discontinued Councils===
=== Discontinued Councils ===
The following is a partial list of councils (and their districts) in New Jersey that have ceased to exist due to mergers with other councils.
The following is a partial list of councils (and their districts) in New Jersey that have ceased to exist due to mergers with other councils.
*[[Aheka Council]], 1939 - 1972
*[[Aheka Council]], 1939 - 1972
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*[[Camden County Council]], 1921 - 1998
*[[Camden County Council]], 1921 - 1998
*[[Eagle Rock Council]], 1931 - 1976
*[[Eagle Rock Council]], 1931 - 1976
**Merged with [[Robert Treat Council]] and [[Orange Mountain Council]] to form [[Essex Council]]. http://www.glengray.org/75.html
**Merged with [[Robert Treat Council]] and [[Orange Mountain Council]] to form [[Essex Council]]. http://www.glengray.org/75.html
*[[Essex Council]], 1976 - 1998
*[[Essex Council]], 1976 - 1998
**Merged with [[Bergen Council]], [[Hudson Liberty Council]], and [[Passaic Valley Council]]s to form present day [[Northern New Jersey Council]].
**Merged with [[Bergen Council]], [[Hudson Liberty Council]], and [[Passaic Valley Council]]s to form present day [[Northern New Jersey Council]].
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**Merged with [[Jersey City Council]] to form [[Hudson Council]] in 1936.
**Merged with [[Jersey City Council]] to form [[Hudson Council]] in 1936.


===Trivia===
=== Trivia ===


Camp NoBeBoSco was used as the Original "Camp Crystal Lake" in the first "Friday the 13th" film. The sign used in the film still resides in the NoBe trading post to this day.
Camp NoBeBoSco was used as the Original "Camp Crystal Lake" in the first "Friday the 13th" film. The sign used in the film still resides in the NoBe trading post to this day.


==Girl Scouting in New Jersey==
== Girl Scouting in New Jersey ==


There are eleven Girl Scout council offices in New Jersey, but under the national plan they will soon be merged into 4.  
There are eleven Girl Scout council offices in New Jersey, but under the national plan they will soon be merged into 4.  
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**[[Washington Rock Girl Scout Council]]
**[[Washington Rock Girl Scout Council]]


==International Scouting units in New Jersey==
== International Scouting units in New Jersey ==
[[Magyar Cserkészszövetség|Külföldi Magyar Cserkészszövetség]] Hungarian Scouting maintains two troops each in Passaic, New Jersey and New Brunswick, New Jersey.
[[Magyar Cserkészszövetség|Külföldi Magyar Cserkészszövetség]] Hungarian Scouting maintains two troops each in Passaic, New Jersey and New Brunswick, New Jersey.


==External links==
== External links ==
* [http://www.ocgsc.org/campsnj.htm List of New Jersey Girl Scout camps]
* [http://www.ocgsc.org/campsnj.htm List of New Jersey Girl Scout camps]


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Revision as of 13:29, 7 December 2009

Scouting in New Jersey has a long history, from the 1910s to the present day, serving thousands of youth in programs that suit the environment in which they live. In fact, the second National BSA Headquarters was in North Brunswick.

Early history (1910-1950)

The first Order of the Arrow Vigil Honor ceremony was held in New Jersey by E. Urner Goodman using Scouts from the Treasure Island Scout Reservation. The 1925 and 1936 National Order of the Arrow Lodge Meetings were held at Treasure Island Scout reservation. Frank F. Gray (1869-1935) was one of the early Boy Scout founders and credited with starting Troop 4 Montclair, New Jersey. known as the "Lord Baden-Powell Troop".

Boy Scouting in New Jersey

There are eight Boy Scouts of America local councils in New Jersey.

Recent history (1950-1990)

Discontinued Councils

The following is a partial list of councils (and their districts) in New Jersey that have ceased to exist due to mergers with other councils.

Trivia

Camp NoBeBoSco was used as the Original "Camp Crystal Lake" in the first "Friday the 13th" film. The sign used in the film still resides in the NoBe trading post to this day.

Girl Scouting in New Jersey

There are eleven Girl Scout council offices in New Jersey, but under the national plan they will soon be merged into 4.

International Scouting units in New Jersey

Külföldi Magyar Cserkészszövetség Hungarian Scouting maintains two troops each in Passaic, New Jersey and New Brunswick, New Jersey.

External links

 
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