Wilderness First Aid Course March 14 & 21, 2020 – must attend both days (Snow dates: March 15 & 22) 9:00 am – 5:30 pm Cost: $95 per person Is your Troop sending a contingent to a high adventure base this summer? If so, this is a required leader training for contingent leaders. It is…
Dear Scouting Family– It is with mixed feelings that I announce that Charles Flowers, our Scout Executive, has been selected to serve as the Scout Executive of the Occoneechee Council in Raleigh, North Carolina, beginning March 1. I know you will all join me in congratulating Charles on this new opportunity in his professional Scouting…
Exciting hockey game, activities & sleepover. Free skating, autograph/photo session with the Tricks!
Learn about the adventures & opportunities at summer camp! Adult & youth leaders as well as parents are invited to our annual Camp Kick-Off. Over 50 merit badges offered and specialty programs like SCUBA, Discover Adventure, Wilderness Patrol (1st-year campers), and more! Be prepared for camp – registration information, medical information, promotional materials, etc. Learn…
Eagle Scout Donation Challenge! Calling All Eagle Scouts! Double your donation to the council until the end of the year! It is our duty as Eagle Scouts to leave Scouting a little better than how we found it and the opportunity to make a difference is today. In this season of giving, we have an…
As a valued member of our Connecticut Yankee Council Scouting family, we know we owe it to you to be transparent and communicate information we receive promptly. Late yesterday afternoon, the National Council informed us that registration fees for the Scouting program will increase effective January 1, 2020. This change is primarily due to increasing…
Attention Scouts, Venturers and Explorers who will be 14-17 years old next summer! The Connecticut Yankee Council is now accepting applications for those interested in being considered to attend the 2020 Blair Atholl Jamborette in Scotland. The youth application is at //docs.google.com/forms/d/1kf274kSgQQJeTD6CcpaI4_5RWid68dxDWtl0TPCKWx4/viewform?edit_requested=true A unit leader endorsement is also required – //docs.google.com/forms/d/1B5K2tGBEgoHkgja2OXafRP0v9RLJVAEDyxQTTqV4n8I/viewform?edit_requested=true Both the youth application and unit…
The Scouting movement has advanced through the efforts and dedication of many volunteers. Often recruited with a request for “an hour a week commitment” many have gone on to make Scouting and service to youth in other organizations their lifetime passion. The BSA established the Silver Beaver Award to recognize noteworthy service to youth by…
Thank you is extended to the following units who have surpassed their year-over-year goals in this year’s Friends of Scouting contributions as of April 30, 2019. Units that Exceeded their 2018 FOS Contributions as of 4.30.19 Pomperaug District Crew 68, Trumbull Crew 163, Monroe Pack 74, Stratford Pack 95, Fairfield Pack 164, Trumbull Pack…
Cub Scout Spring Recruiting is Underway Get a head start on Spring Recruiting. This is the perfect time to recruit Cub Scouts of All Ages, and both boys and girls. As an incentive, we’ve created a Spring “Passport” to identify key activities for your recruitment. A Pack will qualify for a $25 credit to the…