Scouts and Scouters are you ‘Prepared’ to roll the dice, take risks, make your way around the board, and buy iconic Camp Sequassen landmarks? Start at Curatole Island and hike all the way to the Bogan Waterfront. Be careful to avoid the Health Lodge. Collect rent, build tents, and lean-tos to become master of Sequassenopoly. Purchase…
Our virtual Earth Day 5 K is back. A virtual race means that you can run it at any time, anywhere, indoors or out between April 22, 2021 (Earth Day) and now extended til June 30th, 2021. This year you get your choice of a commemorative patch or medal.
February will always be a very special month for Meghan DeGray of Norwalk. In 2019, the Boy Scouts of America began welcoming young women into their flagship program, creating opportunities for them to go on adventures like millions of young men before them. Fast forward to February 2021 and Meghan is one of the first…
Calling all Medical Professionals! The Council needs registered Camp Medical Officers to satisfy new NCAP standards The updated National Camp Accreditation Program’s National Camp Standards now require a Camp Medical Officer at all short-term camp programs. What is a short-term camp? District camporees, Klondike Derby, OA events, or any council-organized overnight camping programs, whether…
Introducing the Spring 2021 Outdoor Challenge for all Scout Units in the Connecticut Yankee Council It’s time to put OUTING back in Scouting, and get outdoors Get your Unit outdoors and earn a patch award! AND if your Unit holds an FOS presentation, you get discounts on each patch ordered. Patches can be ordered online…
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…
The purpose of the Ad Altare Dei (to the altar of God) program is to help Catholic Youth of the Roman Rite develop a fully Christian way of life in the faith community. The program is organized in chapters based on the seven sacraments. The seven Sacraments are a primary means toward spiritual growth. Designed…
Scouts and Scouters are you ‘Prepared’ to roll the dice, take risks, make your way around the board, and buy iconic Camp Sequassen landmarks? Start at Curatole Island and hike all the way to the Bogan Waterfront. Be careful to avoid the Health Lodge. Buy iconic areas of the Place Where Good Scouts Belong. If you…
Did you miss your district’s Fireside Chat with Scout Executive Mark Kraus? We know life is busy, so don’t worry! You can watch the conversations below. We’ll update this post with more recordings when they become available. Pomperaug District Quinnipiac District
Creating Adventure Everywhere Scouting’s proven program changes lives. Thousands of young people across Connecticut are strengthening their character, practicing leadership among their peers, learning new skills, and having fun, all under the tutelage of caring, adult mentors. No matter where Scouting happens, our Scouts learn the values of teamwork, self-reliance, and servant leadership, the impact…