Boy Scouts of America SNJC SCOUTREACH

Boy Scouts of America SNJC SCOUTREACH-CAMDEN

SCOUTREACH MISSION STATEMENT

To implement a comprehensive service plan to meet the needs of the
diverse population by bringing Scouting and its value education to urban
centers. Improve communications and understanding with those living in
our inner city areas and to recruit strong adult leaders and to develop
solid relationships with community organizations. To secure the support
to insure that culturally economically diverse youth have the
opportunity to join Scouting programs. Finally, to promote the
principals of character, citizenship, leadership and service to the
community and chartering organizations.

SCOUTREACH HIGHLIGHTS

2000 was marked by increased expansion of Boy Scouts of America

opportunities in our urban and rural outreach programs from Camden City to Bridgeton.

Camden City Block Grant allowed the council to hire a full-time Neighborhood Program Specialist in Camden City.
Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts again grew this year by 59% with six new units formed in the Camden City Area.
The Scouts from Camden City provided over 2,500 hours of service to their community this past year.
Over 400 Scouts from across the council participated in our Scout Summer Camden programs through our Camp Scholarship program.
Over 100 Scouts and leaders participated in the first Camden Camp-o-ree held on the waterfront at Wiggins Park

SCOUTREACH COMMITTEE CHAIRWOMAN

Nancy Hernandez, Assistant Director
Camden County Office of Hispanic Affairs
Courthouse, Ste 306
520 Market St.
Camden, NJ 08102
W - 225-5312 / Fax - 225-5591

SCOUTREACH COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Deputy Chief Edwin Figueroa
Camden City Police Dept.
Haddon Ave. & Federal
Camden, NJ 08103
W-757-7594 / fax 757-0145

Gladys Rodriguez
Camden County office of the Prosecutors
25 N. Fifth St.
Camden, NJ 08102
W - 225-8671 / Fax - 963-0030

Warren Sykes
Community Health Care Plan
309 Market St.
Camden, NJ 08103
W - 963-1154

Rev. Floyd White
Woodland Presbyterian Church
2300 South 8th Street
Camden, NJ 08104
H-235-6374
W - 963-7538 / Fax - 234-3802

Gladis Zambrana
Camden County Board of Soc. Svcs.
600 Market St.
Camden, NJ 08102
W - 225-8871

SCOUT PROFESSIONALS

Robert Gorman, Neighborhood Paraprofessional
SCOUTREACH-CAMDEN
6th & Erie Streets
Camden, NJ 08102
W-964-5225 H - 635-0194

Steve Smith, District Executive
Southern New Jersey Council
4468 S. Main Road
Millville, NJ 08332-1464
W- 327-1700 / Fax 327-8031

Send E-Mail to: HISPANIC@CO.CAMDEN.NJ.US