Dear Scouting Leaders, Families, and Friends, Recent news articles regarding an announcement by the Secretary of War about a new memorandum of understanding with Scouting America have understandably raised questions across the Scouting community. You may have seen reports suggesting significant programmatic changes tied to compliance with Executive Order 14173. As is often the case…
To our Scouting Community: Scouting America announced today (02/27/2026) an agreement with the Department of War finalized a commitment to strengthen our longstanding partnership with the U.S. military. As part of Scouting America’s commitment to the agreement, we will be discontinuing the Citizenship in Society merit badge, effective today. It is important to note that…
To the Participants of Wood Badge Course 13-72-25: Thank you for attending the best Scouting Leadership Program in the World. It was evident that you were engaged, thoughtful, excellent learners. I especially enjoyed joining your campfire on the first evening of your program, and telling my story. Sitting quietly in the nearby woods the following…
Safeguarding Youth Training (replaces Youth Protection Training) Youth protection is at the heart of everything we do. This updated training reinforces a culture of active supervision, situational awareness, and safety, ensuring we’re all equipped to help keep our Scouts safe. Safeguarding Youth Training (SYT) is required for all Scouting America registered volunteers and is a…
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…
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:…
The Merit Badge College (MBC) committee is looking for instructors for 2024. Instructors must be available for all three sessions, or make arrangements for a substitute if they must miss a session. 2024 MBC dates are January 27, February 3, February 10. Classes will be 9:00 am – 10:15 am, 10:25 am – 11:40 am,…
You are invited to become a Merit Badge College Instructor The Merit Badge College (MBC) committee is looking for additional instructors for 2022.. We lost a couple merit badge counselors due to other commitments. Instructors must be available for all four sessions, or make arrangements for a substitute if they must miss a session. 2022…
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…
