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…
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…
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…
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
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…