The Newsroom
 

2021 New Scouting Year Launch:
Looking forward to another exciting and adventurous scouting year starting Monday, September 13, 2021!

Summer Camp 2021:
Troop 10 successfully resumed summer camp at the lovely Onteora Scout Reservation after missing last year's in-person participation due to Covid. The scouts participated in many outdoor activities and earned many merit badges.

Blue Nose 2020:
Troop 10 braved the sub-freezing temperature during this past President's Day weekend at Onteora Scout Reservation. The scouts in attendance tested their cold weather camping skills and had wonderful time! Yummy hot meals were prepared and shared by all. The scouts slept warm and well in their tents even though the overnight lows was below freezing on the thermometer! 

2019 Shelter Rock Klondike Derby:
A big congratulations to Troop 10's klondike patrols, competing against other scout patrols in cool weather on January 25th, 2020 at the Muttontown Preserve! Using their scout skills and teamwork for fun and glory,  they continued to improve their ranking!

Duct Tape:
Duct tape is like The Force: There's a light side, a dark side, and it holds the universe together. Check out this great article from Popular Mechanics that shows some inventive and handy ways duct tape can come to your rescue -- both in the wild and at home! For more tips, check out the Five Unusual Things to Make with Duct Tape.

Troop 10 Celebrated Our 100th Anniversary:
Scouts and friends of Troop 10 gathered on Saturday, September 26, 2015 for a tree planting ceremony at the Jonathan L. Lelpi Firefighters' Park (aka Grace Avenue Park). Click here for photos

The celebration continued on Sunday September 27, 2015 with a gala Centennial brunch at Leonard's. Dignitaries, alumni, scouts and friends of Troop 10 came together to share memories and good times! Click here photos

Calendar of New Merit Badges:
Wondering which merit badges are the newest (Kayaking and Search and Rescue)? Looking for release info on upcoming merit badges (Programming, Game Design, and Animation)? Check out the Calendar of New Merit Badges. This regularly updated page will keep you in the know!

Boy Scout Song - Green Day:
Enjoy the Boy Scout Song, a Green Day parody of "Good Riddance" written for the Boy Scouts of America by comedian Matt Jernigan..   

Geocaching:
Geocaching is a real-world outdoor treasure hunting game where the players try to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, using GPS-enabled devices and then share their experiences online. A cache has been hidden by our past Eagle Scouts William C. and Alex Y. of Troop 10 of Great Neck, NY as part of their "Cache to Eagle" effort. The geocache location can be found by going to www.geocaching.com. Troop members who are working towards their geocaching merit badge should attempt to find it. If you would like additional information on geocaching site, a free basic membership on geocaching.com can be obtained with a valid email address and your name to create an account.   

Murphy was a Scouter:
Murphy must have been a Scout leader. Reading Murphy's Scout Laws will only confirm this.

The "American Ham" Burger:
The "American Ham" Burger is a delicious variation on the ever popular hamburger. Try this grilled hamburger topped with shaved ham, cheddar cheese sauce, and a special sauce on a toasted bun for a tasty treat.

Yum! Utah Bear Likes Toothpaste:
Forget the honey, Bears Like Toothpaste. This camper learned that the hard way. Read why it's necessary to keep an absolutely clean tent when camping in bear country.

Camping Tips:
These simple Camping Tips may make your next foray into the outdoors more enjoyable. Note: These tips do not reflect the opinions of the Webmaster or Troop 10. Use them at your own risk.

Grizzly Bear Eats Airplane in Alaska:
Bush pilots know that wildlife can be hazardous to their health and equipment, but how many would expect a grizzly bear to eat an airplane? It appears that if a bear destroys your plane in the woods you can use duct tape to fly it home, if you're crazy, or brave, or both. It's more proof that duct tape can fix anything..

Yosemite Nature Notes:
Yosemite Nature Notes is a fascinating video podcast series that tells unique stories about the natural and human history of Yosemite National Park. Produced by the National Park Service, this series features park rangers, scientists, historians and park visitors as they discuss the diverse plants and animals that make Yosemite their home, as well as the towering cliffs, giant waterfalls and mountain peaks that are known throughout the world. There are 17 episodes available for viewing. Episodes 7 and 11 highlight two areas we will be visiting as part of our high adventure trip this summer.

Sherlock Holmes:
Sherlock Holmes is making a comeback in popularity as witnessed by the latest movie released. What you may not have realized was that Sherlock Holmes was an avid camper. Read A Simple Answer for one of his and Dr. Watson's outdoor adventures. 

Merit Badges Scouts and Scouters Wish They Could Earn:
Here are a few Merit Badges many of us wish were offered by the National Council.

Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook:
Eagle Candidates that are planning a project should use the latest Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook.

How to Hang a Bear Bag:
Check out this pictoral guide on How to Hang a Bear Bag. This method is popular with ultralight thru-hikers and requires two materials that you normally carry (cord and carabiner). Like all bag hangs, it can be foiled by smart, food-conditioned Yogi Bears. Check regulations to make sure hanging bear bags are legal.

Mind Over Mountain :
Our brains scale the world to fit our body’s capabilities and protect us from expending more energy than we have. Read the article Mind Over Mountain to learn how to overcome mental fatigue and turn a painful uphill slog into positive trail time.

The Roman Army Knife :
Or how the ingenuity of the Swiss was beaten by almost two millenia. Made 1,800 years before its modern counterpart, the world's first Swiss (Roman) Army Knife has been revealed. An intricately designed Roman implement, which dates back to 200AD, is made from silver but has an iron blade. It also features a spoon, fork, a retractable spike, spatula and small tooth-pick.

New Backpacking Recipes:
Check out two new recipes, Chicken Pot Pie and Farmer's Mash listed on the Backpacking page under Backpacking Recipes.   

Not Clear on the Concept:
These camper comments were left on U. S. Forest Service registration sheets and comment cards by backpackers completing wilderness camping trips and by visitors to some of our scenic national treasures.  

La Femme Fatale:
Girls have long been a part of the Bermuda Triangle of Scouting. More than one Scout has missed achieving the rank of Eagle due to being sucked into the Bermuda Triangle of Scouting vortex by this seductive part of the triad. In order to help Scouts recognize the dangers that girls pose to achieving the rank of Eagle, we offer this mathematical proof.

 

A message from our Scoutmaster "Doc"
                                                     
   Welcome to the Home Page of Troop 10!

    Troop 10 developed and maintains this website in order to:

      *  Keep our Scouts and Scouting families informed.
      *  Share our adventures and knowledge with family, friends and the Scouting community.
      *  To help bring in new Scouts to our Troop.
      *  Let our community know about our Troop, its activities, and objectives.
      *  Encourage community support for our Troop and projects. Scouting has much to offer our community's youth. Our
         Troop gives back to the community by developing more responsible citizens and through numerous service projects.

Troop 10 of Great Neck is proud to be one of the oldest Boy Scout Troops in the United States. We were chartered by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1915. Because of our roots, we are known as The Rough Riders.Troop 10 is sponsered by the Citizen's Group of Great Neck and is non-denominational. We belong to the Shelter Rock District in the Theodore Roosevelt Council of the Boy Scouts of America.

Troop meetings are on Monday evenings from 7:45pm - 9:00pm during the school year at the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department (MLFD) Company 3 Firehouse located at 25 Prospect Street, Great Neck, New York. We have no regularly scheduled meetings during the summer. Click here to obtain a map and directions to our meeting location. You can contact our Troop Leaders at greatnecktroop10@gmail.com.

Troop 10's goals can best be summed up by a quote from Franklin D. Roosevelt, "We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future." Feel free to join us as we help develop skills in our Scouts that will benefit them throughout their lives. Our Troop emphasizes a wide range of activities that appeal to both younger and older Scouts. Please take a look at our video on Youtube if you're looking for a Troop to join, or just want more information about Scouting, we have a page just for you.

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