Rifle Merit Badge Day If you are interested in earning the Rifle Merit Badge, thanks to the creativity of the instructors, a revised format will be available to Scouts who register online by April 13. The $25 fee includes the online classroom work and the range time (date to be determined). Merit badge requirement work…
Hello Scouting Family— We hope that you are staying safe and well. Our COVID-19 Task Force continues to evaluate the landscape and provide recommendations to us. We are extending the ban on in-person gatherings- including council, district and units- and the closure of the Council Service Center, Scout Shop and council camps through April…
The National Jamboree is a one-of-a-kind experience unlike anything else in Scouting. 10 days – 40,000 Scouts – 10,000 acres of fun!!! You won’t want to miss out on this incredible Scouting experience!
USA Archery Level 1 Instructor Certification Course Saturday, May 30, 2020 * 8:00 am – 5:00 pm * Camp Sequassen, New Hartford, CT This course meets the minimum requirement to run an archery range for the BSA. The course covers setting up a safe range, instructional techniques, basic equipment maintenance, and how to instruct youth…
Hello Scouting Family: We hope you’re staying safe and well during these uncertain times. Like you, we’re practicing proper social distancing and protective measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19; it’s our duty as Scouts to do so. We know you’re receiving many messages, including an email dated March 18, 2020, from the National…
Hello Scouting Family– As Scouts, we pledge to do our duty to our community. Our program has trained us to be leaders in our community. Now, we must step up to lead in this time of uncertainty by listening and following the guidance of our leaders- from our local community to the State of…
Dear Scouts and Scouters— We want to share an update on the impact of COVID-19 on Scouting in the Connecticut Yankee Council. Our goal is to evaluate all aspects of Scouting to keep you, our Scouts, and our communities safe while continuing to deliver the best Scouting programs possible. We continue to follow the…
Dear Scouts and Scouters— Your welfare is our top priority and our teams are always evaluating risks that may come with Scouting. With that in mind, we’ve been tracking the Coronavirus (COVID-19). We are reviewing how the virus may impact Scouting in the Connecticut Yankee Council and will communicate additional information to you soon. In…
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.…
Are you interested in attending the 2021 National Jamboree? Connecticut Yankee Council’s contingent will have four male Troops and one female Troop, each Troop requiring four adult leaders. If you would like to be considered for one of these positions, please complete the Interest Form (below) and submit to jamboree2021@ctyankee.org by March 4, 2020. 2021…