Garden State Council, Boy Scouts of America

Mission

The mission of the Garden State Council, Scouting America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. Serving youth across Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Salem, Cumberland, and Cape May counties, the Garden State Council is committed to ensuring that all young people have access to positive, character-building experiences rooted in outdoor adventure. Through Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Sea Scouts, and Exploring, boys and girls develop leadership skills, citizenship responsibility, and personal fitness that prepare them for success in life.

Vision

Prepared youth. Strong communities. A better South Jersey.

Goals

1.MEMBERSHIP • Increase market share to 2.25%, serving 3% more youth annually, and growing by at least 10 units annually. • New Member Coordinators engaged in units to support growth, and to welcome and successfully on-board new families. • Grow Scouting in under-served areas of South Jersey through ScoutReach and new unit development.
2.PROGRAM Identify, inspire, and train volunteers to strengthen Camping, Activities, Training, and Advancement. Deliver dynamic, high-quality programs through camp improvements and partnerships, and increase Cub Day Camp to 27% and Scouts BSA summer camp to 55% by Sept. 1, 2025.
3.FUND DEVELOPMENT Clearly communicate the impact of giving on operations, capital needs, and endowment growth. Raise $927,000 through Friends of Scouting, Camp Cards, Popcorn, and Special Events by Jan. 1, 2026, and launch endowment and capital campaigns to secure the future of Scouting in South Jersey.

Westampton NJ | EIN: 21-0634574

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501(c)(3) organization

693 Rancocas Road,
Westampton NJ 08060

https://www.gardenstatescouting.org/

609-261-5850

Garden State Council, Boy Scouts of America

Mission

Vision

Prepared youth. Strong communities. A better South Jersey.

Goals

1.MEMBERSHIP • Increase market share to 2.25%, serving 3% more youth annually, and growing by at least 10 units annually. • New Member Coordinators engaged in units to support growth, and to welcome and successfully on-board new families. • Grow Scouting in under-served areas of South Jersey through ScoutReach and new unit development.
2.PROGRAM Identify, inspire, and train volunteers to strengthen Camping, Activities, Training, and Advancement. Deliver dynamic, high-quality programs through camp improvements and partnerships, and increase Cub Day Camp to 27% and Scouts BSA summer camp to 55% by Sept. 1, 2025.
3.FUND DEVELOPMENT Clearly communicate the impact of giving on operations, capital needs, and endowment growth. Raise $927,000 through Friends of Scouting, Camp Cards, Popcorn, and Special Events by Jan. 1, 2026, and launch endowment and capital campaigns to secure the future of Scouting in South Jersey.

Westampton NJ | EIN: 21-0634574

Profile managed by nonprofit | Is this your nonprofit?

501(c)(3) organization

693 Rancocas Road,
Westampton NJ 08060

https://www.gardenstatescouting.org/

609-261-5850

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Records Retention Policy:Yes

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100%	No Material Diversion of Assets:Yes
100%	Financial Statements:Yes
100%	Records Retention Policy:Yes
0%	Tax Form Disclosed on Website:No

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