CAMP SEQUASSEN’S MAY 16th MAJOR WORK PARTY – Cancelled A MODIFIED MAJOR WORK PARTY IS PLANNED FOR SATURDAY JUNE 13TH SO THAT WHEN COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS ARE LIFTED, WE ARE THERE; GATHERING AT A DISTANCE! WORKING AT A DISTANCE! preparing Sequassen for, “SUMMER RESIDENT CAMP 2020” SAVE-THE-DATE & Sign-Up Now! (if you had already signed…
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…
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…
Celebrate the accomplishments of our Scouts, volunteers & Council at our recognition reception. Highlights of the evening include District Journey to Excellence achievement, Venturing Leadership Awards and Silver Beaver Award presentation. More Info
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…
Our council is honored to have dedicated, passionate volunteers at every level. Annually, a special committee reviews nominations by our peers to select the Silver Beaver recipients. The Silver Beaver is awarded to volunteers who have given exemplary service to our Council. This year, the committee has selected to honor the following individuals: Steve Agnew…