ConnJam has been rescheduled for May 13-15, 2022. In the offering for May 14-16, 2021 is a smaller safer venue with a tri-camporee weekend. Three Camp Locations to Choose from Camp Sequassen — Hosted by Pomperaug District Deer Lake Scout Reservation — Hosted by Quinnipiac District Hoyt Scout Reservation — Hosted by Powahay/Scatacook Districts February…
ATTENTION TROOP LEADERS — YOUTH LEADERSHIP TRAINING HYBRID ONLINE & VIRTUAL INSTRUCTOR-LED INTRODUCTION TO LEADERSHIP SKILLS FOR TROOPS (ILST) OR CREWS (ILSC) ILST and ILSC have been made available in a hybrid online and virtual instructor-led format to support Troops and Crews during COVID-19. The material in the syllabi is very similar to the material…
Each month we will feature a fun Hike of the Month The Leatherman Loop Trail at Ward Pound Ridge Share the Legend of the Leatherman and take a hike to one of his caves One of the most interesting pieces of Westchester and Connecticut folklore is the living legend of the Leatherman. The Leatherman is…
Powahay News is a volunteer publication published monthly except during the summer. Celebrating our 15th Year, we welcome stories and photos from our units. We do not publish the last names of youth without parent permission. The deadline for our next publication is Feb. 20. Send to info@powahay.com Read all about it… This month edition:…
SoundWaters – Beach Clean up -Service Hours – 2021 Earn Service Hours & Conservation Hours & help Clean-up our environment. Scouts should check with their Scoutmasters first and then See the SOUNDWATERS website for details & SIGN UP. BE PREPARED & live the Outdoor Code URL: https://soundwaters.org/get-involved/volunteer/coastal-cleanups/ BE PREPARED: Please follow ALL COVID Safety…
Webelos – Adventures in Science Jellies and Corals — A Virtual Program February 27, 2021 from 10:00-11:30am Cost: $8.00/Scout. Limited to 40 participants. Registrations due by February 19 or if we reach 40 participants (whichever comes first). Registrations open on Feb. 4, 2021. This event is open to all districts. https://mycouncil.ctyankee.org/Event/732 Visit the Maritime Aquarium…
QUINNIPIAC DISTRICT SCOUT INTERFAITH SERVICE We are looking for Units or individual Scouts who would like to be a part of the service by pre-recording a reading or creating a slide presentation to be used as a visual to a reading. These will be spliced together to create the program which the entire District can…
NRA BASICS OF RIFLE SHOOTING SATURDAY, MARCH 27, 2021 HOYT SCOUT RESERVATION CONNECTICUT YANKEE COUNCIL IS HOSTING A NRA BASICS OF RIFLE SHOOTING COURSE FOR INTERESTED SCOUTERS. THIS COURSE IS REQUIRED AS A PREREQUISITE FOR ANY SCOUTER INTERESTED IN BECOMING A CERTIFIED RIFLE INSTRUCTOR. THE COURSE IS OPEN TO ADULTS INTERESTED IN LEARNING THE…
We are delighted to announce that Joseph Kierwiak has accepted a promotion to serve as the District Executive for Scatacook District effective January 1st. Since beginning with Connecticut Yankee Council in September, Joe has been serving as a District Executive in Quinnipiac. He had been with Connecticut Rivers Council prior to joining our council. Please…