Troop 728

Troop 728 Troop 728 serving the youth of Inwood over 70 years.

Scouting provides a program for young people that builds character, trains them in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and develops personal fitness.

Troop 728 Scouts settled in for the night at Ward Pond Ridge Reservation.
03/08/2026

Troop 728 Scouts settled in for the night at Ward Pond Ridge Reservation.

03/06/2026
October camping means scary stories by the campfire.
10/19/2025

October camping means scary stories by the campfire.

We’ve been really impressed by our new stoves. Troop 728 adult leaders are loving this king forward to an exotic meal ...
09/20/2025

We’ve been really impressed by our new stoves. Troop 728 adult leaders are loving this king forward to an exotic meal cooked in an Emile Henry tagine in the wild surroundings of Alpine Scout Camp.

Scouts making beef stew in a Dutch oven on our first campout of the year.
09/20/2025

Scouts making beef stew in a Dutch oven on our first campout of the year.

Today Scouts from Troops 728 and 728G hiked over 21 miles to complete a requirement for Hiking Merit Badge. They had per...
09/01/2025

Today Scouts from Troops 728 and 728G hiked over 21 miles to complete a requirement for Hiking Merit Badge. They had perfect weather and kept up a very strong pace!

Scout Camp is in session! GNYC NYLTScouting America Greater New York CouncilsMattatuck Scout ReservationBig Apple Distri...
07/09/2025

Scout Camp is in session! GNYC NYLTScouting America Greater New York CouncilsMattatuck Scout ReservationBig Apple District, GNYC, BSAScouting America

Here’s to a 2025 filled with adventure, accomplishment and fun! Happy New Year from the Scouts of Troop 728 in Inwood, N...
01/01/2025

Here’s to a 2025 filled with adventure, accomplishment and fun! Happy New Year from the Scouts of Troop 728 in Inwood, NYC! 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣🥳🏕️🥾Boy Scouts of AmericaAlpine Scout CampScouting America Greater New York CouncilsPhilmont Scout Ranch

Happy Thanksgiving 2024 from the Scouts, leaders and families of Troop 728 in Inwood, NYC! 🦃 Boy Scouts of America Alpin...
11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving 2024 from the Scouts, leaders and families of Troop 728 in Inwood, NYC! 🦃 Boy Scouts of America Alpine Scout Camp Mattatuck Scout Reservation Scouting America Greater New York Councils Big Apple District, GNYC, BSA Philmont Scout Ranch Good Shepherd, NYC National Eagle Scout Association Florida Sea Base

Honoring all who served. Happy Veterans Day from the Scouts families and leaders of Troop 728 in Inwood, NYC! Scouting A...
11/11/2024

Honoring all who served. Happy Veterans Day from the Scouts families and leaders of Troop 728 in Inwood, NYC! Scouting America Greater New York Councils Boy Scouts of America 🇺🇸

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Good Shepherd GYM: Enter At 620 Isham Street
New York, NY
10034

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History

The Boy Scout movement came to Good Shepherd in 1947 when Troop 728 opened its doors. The Troop flourished with a membership of over 150 boys under three dedicated Scoutmasters: George Karsh (1947-1954), Frank Bond (1955-1970) and John Sweeney (1970-1973).

Bill Coughlin and William Hunter (our first Eagle Scout) each served as Scoutmaster for a year until 1975. The next Scoutmaster, Charles Lopez served for twelve years. With the help of many assistants such as Bill Milam, Mark Macagnone, and Jason Tormo the Troop was rebuilt into a unit that is respected throughout the parish and the community.

In 1987, another of our Eagle Scouts, Erik Martir, became Scoutmaster and carried on the tradition of service to the community and the youths of Inwood. In 1989, John Ward, a member of the Troop since 1976 and an Eagle Scout, became Scoutmaster. In 1994, Eagle Scout Bosco Chao stepped into the position of Scoutmaster as John Ward moved into the role of committee member. In September of 1998, Efrain Alvarado assumed the role of Scoutmaster.