EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY (May 23, 2025) SCOUTING AMERICA’S RANGE AND TARGET ACTIVITIES ARE RESUMING AT CONNECTICUT YANKEE COUNCIL The National Office of Scouting America has notified us that effective immediately all Range and Target activities may resume. The safety of everyone involved in the program is always a priority. Thank you for your ongoing commitment to…
NOTICE: SCOUTING AMERICA’S RANGE AND TARGET ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE HAS ISSUED A SAFETY STAND-DOWN FOR ALL COUNCILS AND HIGH ADVENTURE BASES FOR SCOUTS AND NON-SCOUTS. Due to a recent incident involving Range and Target activities, the National Scouting America office has directed an immediate safety stand-down across all Councils and National High Adventure Bases. This includes…
Congratulations to our top racers and to everyone who participated in the Saugatuck District Pinewood Derby Championship! Your hard work, creativity, and sportsmanship made this event a huge success. Remember, in Scouting, everyone is a winner—whether you crossed the finish line first or simply had fun racing with friends. We’re proud of each and every…
Help Your Scout Raise Funds to Attend Camp Sequassen, Jamboree 2026 or High Adventure Bases Here’s how it works… Scouts can participate in the 50% Commission Sale with the Remaining Popcorn Inventory on their own. They do not have to fundraise as part of their unit. At the conclusion of their fundraiser, the Scout’s commission…
QUICK LINKS Find upcoming activities and training below. All links can be found on the Council Calendar. Troops/Crews/Ships Oct 18-20 Saugatuck District Fall Camporee at Hoyt — Get ready for an epic adventure into Greek mythology at the Saugatuck Fall Camporee with “Clash of the Titans” hosted by Troop 219 Darien. Registrations ends Wednesday, Oct…
Effective June 1, 2024, Webelos is the designated program for 4th graders and Arrow of Light is the designated program for 5th graders. As such, the Arrow of Light program is no longer combined with the Webelos program and the purpose of Webelos (4th grade) is no longer to prepare Cub Scouts to join Scouts…
Attention All Units! Get Ready for ConnJam25 – May 16-18, 2025 Orange Fairgrounds 525 Orange Center Rd, Orange, CT ConnJam is the biggest Scouting event in Connecticut. Once every three years over 2,500 Scouts, leaders, and parents gather for a weekend packed with activities for all ages including thrilling day-long activities, spectacular evening arena…
Connecticut Yankee Council Boy Scouts of America Council Coordinated Operations Meeting March 19, 2024, 7:30 – 9:00 PM Breakout Meeting Notes Key Committees and Chairs Advancement: Charlie Blanchette Activities: John Hanks Camping: Bill Hall District Chairs: Gregg, Steve, Dan Membership: Seth Strohecker Training: Donna Wesolowski Marketing: Bob Brown Commissioners: Gene Waring Properties: Mike Card…
Connecticut Yankee Council Boy Scouts of America Council Coordinated Operations Meeting February 20, 2024, 7:30 – 9:00 PM Breakout Meeting Notes Key Committees and Chairs Advancement: Charlie Blanchette Activities: John Hanks Camping: Bill Hall District Chairs: Gregg, Steve, Caroline, Gabe, Erika Membership: Seth Strohecker Training: Donna Wesolowski Marketing: Bob Brown Commissioners: Gene Waring Properties:…
QUINNIPIAC DISTRICT TOP SHOT CAMPOREE! Friday October 20, 6:00 pm to Sunday October 22 at 9:30 am Camp Sequassen SHOW YOUR TOP SHOT ABILITY IN VARIOUS TARGET SPORTS AND BE NAMED TOP SHOT CHAMPION! Compete in: archery rifle shooting shotgun shooting paintball shooting slingshot shooting knife & ax throwing catapult challenge Adult leaders can compete…
