An Annoucement from the BSA: Reminder: Update to Scouts BSA Youth Joining Requirements The BSA has been looking at the barriers to joining for today’s families and we want to simplify this for any youth who wants to participate in our programs. The joining requirements for the Scouts BSA program currently state: Youth can…
Boy Scouts of America Pricing Increase FAQs – April 2022 Why is National Supply Group taking price increases? As you have undoubtedly noticed, unprecedented supply chain issues and increasing costs have affected all industries, from everyday groceries to the gas pump. Despite continuous improvement on operational efficiencies and other cost reduction initiatives, the BSA is…
You don’t want to miss our 35th Annual Fishing Derby April 2nd at Deer Lake Scout Reservation! This is a GREAT program for the whole family. There will be morning and afternoon sessions. If you’re not an experienced fisherman, you can join our FREE ‘Learn to Fish’ program (includes loaner equipment if you need it)…
Scouts and Scouters are cordially invited to attend an exclusive, LIVE Q&A session with NBA All Star, former NY Knick, and current NY Knick executive, Allan Houston At 7:00pm, Tuesday, April 5, log on to fisll.live for a screening of the short film, COACHABLE. Following the film, log on to this ZOOM link at 7:30pm for the live Q&A (about the…
All Scouts are invited to the Owaneco Lodge Ultimate Frisbee Tournament and Grill n’ Chill on April 9 at 10:30 a.m. at Deer Lake Scout Reservation! These are the initial rounds of the ConnJam Ultimate Frisbee Tournament with the finals in May at ConnJam. The frisbee tournament is open all registered BSA members ages 11-17!…
Connecticut Yankee Council COVID-19 Guidelines for Carpooling Recommended Best Practices March 1, 2022 Connecticut Yankee Council recommends youth members be transported to and from an activity only by their own family member (parent or guardian). Parental permission should be obtained by the unit leader for each youth member traveling in a vehicle…
Based upon the latest guidance from the State of Connecticut, Connecticut Yankee Council is adopting the following guidelines, effective March 1, 2022. COVID-19 vaccines currently approved or authorized by FDA are effective in preventing serious outcomes of COVID-19, including severe disease, hospitalization, and death. A COVID-19 vaccination is currently recommended for everyone five years of…
To serve the young people today- and in the future- our Council volunteers and professionals have been evaluating every aspect of our program and business to set Scouting up for success in the 37 communities we serve. While we’ve changed greatly in the last 18 months, more change is necessary to succeed. This can be…
Lindsay Ferretti, Eagle Scout from Troop 219 in Darien was interviewed by News 12. Segment air date: January 10, 2022 Click here to watch the segment
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