Keeping our Scouting community safe is our top priority. We’re also committed to transparently communicating with you as we all navigate these changing times. We were made aware today of an employee who has tested positive for COVID-19. The employee has not been in the office since late last week and is taking proper isolation…
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…
Mark Kraus, Connecticut Yankee Council’s new Scout Executive, is excited to get to know our Scouting family. He is holding a series of Fireside Chats to get to know you. You’re invited to join us over the next month. Please register at the links below for your district: Pomperaug District on Nov. 10 Scatcook District…
CYC Rangemaster Training is for currently certified NRA RSOs, NRA Instructors and USA Archery Instructors who assist with unit, district, or Council events on the CYC’s camps’ shooting ranges. The training involves a summary of BSA and CYC Shooting Sports policies and an overview of the operating procedures for the camp ranges. As of Jan.…
Commissioners are District and Council leaders who help Scout units succeed. They coach and consult with adult leaders of Cub Scout packs, Scouts BSA troops, and Venturing crews. Commissioners help maintain the standards of the Scouts BSA Organization. They also oversee the unit charter renewal plan so that each unit re-registers on time with an…
Tired of staying indoors? Get outside and enjoy the autumn. Walk, run, hike, or trick or treat 3.1 miles anytime this fall! This is a terrific pack, den, or troop activity. Have some spooky fun with it! Click here for registration.
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…
In order to remain strong and to be able to offer Scouting to the young people in our communities, Pack and Troops must be actively recruiting! And now, as we are moving into Fall, is prime time to do so! Here’s how: WHAT – Schedule recruiting opportunities for your unit. These can be in person…
Membership – 2020 Fall Recruiting The Council had a highly successful membership Kickoff webinar on Monday, August 3. Download a copy of the PowerPoint presentation from the Kickoff below! Click here for a recording of the August Zoom Webinar: Cub Scout Webinar (link coming soon) Scouts BSA Webinar (link coming soon) As…
Hello Scouting Family— My name is Mark Kraus, the new Scout Executive. I’m excited to join the Scouting family here in the Connecticut Yankee Council. Scouting is my passion- I’ve been a Scouter for much of my life. There’s something unique about Scouting and the young men and women who join our program. I’ve seen…