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'''Ten Mile River Scout Camp''' (TMR) is an {{convert|12000|acre|ha|0|sing=on}} camp near [[Narrowsburg, New York]], owned and operated by the [[Scouting in New York#Greater New York Councils|Greater New York Councils]] of the [[Boy Scouts of America]] (BSA) since 1928. It is the principal Boy Scout camp serving [[New York City]]. In recent years, TMR is also now increasingly used by other councils in New York state. |
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==History== |
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Ten Mile River Scout Camp was founded as the result of efforts by the New York City Boy Scout Foundation beginning in 1924 to develop a camp large enough to accommodate the burgeoning growth of Scouting in the New York metropolitan area during the 1920s, with a goal of providing camping for 3,500 Scouts at a time. Led by future [[Franklin D. Roosevelt's terms as Governor of New York|New York governor]] and [[President of the United States]] [[Franklin Delano Roosevelt]] (FDR), who was president of the New York City Boy Scout Foundation, the group selected TMR's present site, oversaw the land acquisition process from multiple owners, and raised funds for the large camp's development.<ref name=TMR>{{cite web |title=History of the Ten Mile River Scout Camps |publisher=TMR Scout Museum |url=http://tmrmuseum.org/history/history-1924-1969.htm |accessdate=2008-02-15 }}</ref> |
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In recognition of his pivotal role in the founding and development of TMR, {{nowrap|then–Governor Roosevelt}} received Scouting's [[Silver Buffalo Award]] in a ceremony held at the camp in 1930.<ref name=TMR /> Later, as recently elected president of the U.S., FDR returned again to the camp in the summer of 1933 to be inducted into the [[Order of the Arrow]].<ref name=TMR /> |
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In 1952, a Manhattan Boy Scout was recognized as the 250,000<sup>th</sup> Scout to attend TMR and given a special award by FDR's widow, [[Eleanor Roosevelt]].<ref name=TMRhist>{{cite web |title=History of Ten Mile River |publisher=Greater New York Councils (BSA) |date=2005-12-26 | |url=http://www.tenmileriver.org/gen/camps/history.shtml |accessdate=2008-02-15 }}</ref> At its peak in 1965, Ten Mile River operated eleven camps with a peak usage of nearly 12,000 boys. Following a decline in the 1970s, five of TMR's eleven camps closed. By the late 1990s, attendance had rebounded to 6,000 scouts.<ref name=TMRhist /> |
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==Currently== |
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Ten Mile River Boy Scout Camp is heavily wooded with hills overlooking the [[Delaware River]]. It has a number of lakes, including Half Moon, Crystal, Nianque, Kunatah, and Rock. In addition to specialty programs such as [[Scuba diving|scuba]], high-adventure hiking and overnight canoeing/camping on the Delaware, and the ''Catskill Adventure Base'', TMR has four main summer camp areas, each offering different programs and activities:<ref>{{cite web |title=TMR Camps| publisher=Greater New York Councils (BSA) |date=2007-11-14 |url=http://www.tenmileriver.org/gen/camps/ |accessdate=2008-02-15 }}</ref> |
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* ''Camp Aquehonga'' on Half Moon Lake, with traditional Scout camping including patrol cooking, along with an olympic-sized swimming pool. |
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* ''Camp Keowa'' on Crystal Lake, offers water activities such as canoeing, sailing and waterskiing, with meals served {{nowrap|dining hall–style.}} |
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* ''Camp Kunatah'', offering [[Kashrut|Kosher]] meals. |
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* ''Camp Ranachqua'' on Lake Nianque, with meals served {{nowrap|dining hall‐style.}} |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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* [http://www.tenmileriver.org/ Official website] |
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It is the principal Boy Scout camp serving the [[New York metropolitan area]]. |
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Revision as of 21:49, 8 February 2008
Ten Mile River Scout Camp (TMR) is an 12,000-acre (4,856 ha) camp near Narrowsburg, New York, owned and operated by the Greater New York Councils of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) since 1928. It is the principal Boy Scout camp serving New York City. In recent years, TMR is also now increasingly used by other councils in New York state.
History
Ten Mile River Scout Camp was founded as the result of efforts by the New York City Boy Scout Foundation beginning in 1924 to develop a camp large enough to accommodate the burgeoning growth of Scouting in the New York metropolitan area during the 1920s, with a goal of providing camping for 3,500 Scouts at a time. Led by future New York governor and President of the United States Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR), who was president of the New York City Boy Scout Foundation, the group selected TMR's present site, oversaw the land acquisition process from multiple owners, and raised funds for the large camp's development.[1]
In recognition of his pivotal role in the founding and development of TMR, then–Governor Roosevelt received Scouting's Silver Buffalo Award in a ceremony held at the camp in 1930.[1] Later, as recently elected president of the U.S., FDR returned again to the camp in the summer of 1933 to be inducted into the Order of the Arrow.[1]
In 1952, a Manhattan Boy Scout was recognized as the 250,000th Scout to attend TMR and given a special award by FDR's widow, Eleanor Roosevelt.[2] At its peak in 1965, Ten Mile River operated eleven camps with a peak usage of nearly 12,000 boys. Following a decline in the 1970s, five of TMR's eleven camps closed. By the late 1990s, attendance had rebounded to 6,000 scouts.[2]
Currently
Ten Mile River Boy Scout Camp is heavily wooded with hills overlooking the Delaware River. It has a number of lakes, including Half Moon, Crystal, Nianque, Kunatah, and Rock. In addition to specialty programs such as scuba, high-adventure hiking and overnight canoeing/camping on the Delaware, and the Catskill Adventure Base, TMR has four main summer camp areas, each offering different programs and activities:[3]
- Camp Aquehonga on Half Moon Lake, with traditional Scout camping including patrol cooking, along with an olympic-sized swimming pool.
- Camp Keowa on Crystal Lake, offers water activities such as canoeing, sailing and waterskiing, with meals served dining hall–style.
- Camp Kunatah, offering Kosher meals.
- Camp Ranachqua on Lake Nianque, with meals served dining hall‐style.
References
- ^ a b c "History of the Ten Mile River Scout Camps". TMR Scout Museum. Retrieved 2008-02-15.
- ^ a b "History of Ten Mile River". Greater New York Councils (BSA). 2005-12-26. Retrieved 2008-02-15.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|1=(help) - ^ "TMR Camps". Greater New York Councils (BSA). 2007-11-14. Retrieved 2008-02-15.
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