Frank Gaynor Memorial Scholarship Frank Gaynor proudly served as an active-duty officer with the NYPD and was a first responder during the 9/11 attacks, participating in rescue and recovery efforts. A devoted Scouter for 43 years, Frank passionately believed in the values Scouting instills in young people. He served as the beloved Scoutmaster of Troop […]
GHV Council Leadership: This weekend I was informed that our Council Program Director/Read Reservation Director – Davis Stockton, was offered a position as the Director of the Ten Mile River Scout Camps for Greater New York Councils. After much thought, Davis has decided to accept this position and will be leaving the Council on November […]
Register for 2025 Here Sign Up for a Unit Presentation to promote Read for 2025! Announcing the 2025 Camp Fees & Unit Rewards Program! All Troops attending Camp Read in 2024 are automatically enrolled in the program. Scouts BSA: Standard Fee: $645.00 per Scout (No change from last year) Deposit: $200 due by 3/31/25 ($500 […]
Learn about the council program fee increase here PDF Version Effective December 1st, 2025 Youth Participants (Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Sea Scouts): National – $85 Council – $135 Total due at registration – $220 Adult Volunteers (Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Sea Scouts): National – $65 Council – $45 Total – $110 Exploring Youth […]
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA IS CHANGING ITS NAME TO SCOUTING AMERICA The new name reflects the continuing efforts to welcome everyone to experience the benefits of Scouting. Fishkill, NY (May 7, 2024) – The Boy Scouts of America today announced that it will be changing its name to Scouting America. This change reflects the organization’s […]
To the Membership of Greater Hudson Valley Council: The attendance at Camp Read this summer has not been what we expected. We currently estimate that we will have around 1000 campers this summer. That is 300 down from 2022. I am personally very disappointed. We did more outreach this fall then we have done in […]
