Pomperaug District

Proudly serving Bridgeport, Easton, Fairfield, Monroe, Stratford, Trumbull, Weston, Westport

Welcome!

Welcome to the Pomperaug District page! We are excited to bring Scouting’s mission and adventures to young men and women across Southeastern Fairfield County. As District leaders, our goal is to ensure the growth and success of units in our great communities. We work with our chartered organizations and community groups to organize and grow Scouting units. Join us on the adventure of Scouting.

Yours in Scouting,

Gabe Zayas, District Chair | Gene Waring, District Commissioner | Bill Reynolds, District Director

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Connecticut Yankee Council – Member (Youth & Adult) Renewal Fees 2024

23rd October 2024

In addition to the information posted October 3 (Connecticut Yankee Council – Member (Youth &…

Connecticut Yankee Council – Member (Youth & Adult) Renewal Process 2024

5th October 2024

Effective March 1st, 2024, the Unit Renewal and member renewal process will no longer be…

New July 2024: Webelos and Arrow of Light Camping Additional Guidelines

Effective June 1, 2024, Webelos is the designated program for 4th graders and Arrow of…

Get ready for ConnJam25!

Attention All Units! Get Ready for ConnJam25 – May 16-18, 2025 Orange Fairgrounds 525…

Suicide Prevention Training

LIFE SAVING Training this Summer at Camp Sequassen for ALL Adult Leaders We are experiencing…

SAFEGUARDING YOUTH – Update for May 2024

From Glen Pounder, Chief Safeguarding Officer, BSA I wanted to update everyone on the progress…

An Update on Wah Wah Taysee

Hello Scouting Family: Our Council continuously and thoughtfully evaluates all our programs, services, and assets.…

2024 BSA & CYC Fees Announced

Several key changes are on the horizon for Scouting membership fees. These fees are used…

One Great Day Of Giving

13th February 2024

Today is the day – its Connecticut Yankee Council’s One Great Day of Giving! Join…

Support Scouting by Supporting Local Businesses for the Great Day of Giving!

12th February 2024

For the One Great Day of Giving, Connecticut Yankee Council is partnering with some of…

Aligning our Districts to Support our Scouts

21st November 2023

Scouting Family: We’ve been reflecting and evaluating who we are as we emerge from two…

Merit Badge College 2024 – New Instructor Invitation

28th September 2023

The Merit Badge College (MBC) committee is looking for instructors for 2024. Instructors must be…

2023 Summer Camp Kick Off Replay Available

9th February 2023

Curious what’s happening at Camp Sequassen this Summer? Watch the 2023 Summer Camp Kick Off…

Game Dinner 2023

13th January 2023

9th Annual Game Dinner Fundraiser Come to the Connecticut Yankee Council’s 9th annual Game Dinner…

Pomperaug Post December 2022

6th December 2022

December 2022

Pomperaug Post October 2022

5th October 2022

October 2022

Pomperaug Post September 2022

4th September 2022

September 2022

Exciting events for the benefit of Scouting programs in southwestern Connecticut.

23rd August 2022

September 14, 2022 Come out to hear Keynote Speaker, Rocky Bleier at the 2022 Fairfield…

Pomperaug Post August 2022

7th August 2022

August 2022

Pomperaug Post July 2022

July 2022

Family Builds A Tradition and New Scouting Legacy

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Open District Executive Position at Connecticut Yankee Council

Job Posting Position: District Executive Position Position location: Milford CT Since 1910, Scouting has helped…

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May 2022

New Scouts BSA Joining Requirements as of 4/18/22

27th April 2022

An Annoucement from the BSA: Reminder: Update to Scouts BSA Youth Joining Requirements The BSA…

BSA Notice of Scout Shop Price Increases – 4/8/22

Boy Scouts of America Pricing Increase FAQs – April 2022 Why is National Supply Group…

Live Q&A with NBA All Star Allan Houston April 5

29th March 2022

Scouts and Scouters are cordially invited to attend an exclusive, LIVE Q&A session with NBA…

Come to the Grill ’N Chill for an Ultimate Frisbee Tournament

27th February 2022

All Scouts are invited to the Owaneco Lodge Ultimate Frisbee Tournament and Grill n’ Chill…

COVID-19 Guidelines for Carpooling- 3/1/22

18th February 2022

Connecticut Yankee Council COVID-19 Guidelines for Carpooling Recommended Best Practices March 1, 2022 …

COVID-19 Guidelines as of 3/1/22

18th February 2022

Based upon the latest guidance from the State of Connecticut, Connecticut Yankee Council is adopting…

Reshaping our Camp Properties to Fund Scouting’s Mission

18th February 2022

To serve the young people today- and in the future- our Council volunteers and professionals…

PR: Eagle Scout interviewed on News 12 -1/10/22

12th January 2022

Lindsay Ferretti, Eagle Scout from Troop 219 in Darien was interviewed by News 12. Segment…

PR: Darien Senior First Female Darien Scout to Earn Eagle Rank- 1/4/22

5th January 2022

Read the Greenwich Time story

please see updated info as of 3/1/22 -Covid-19 Guidelines 1/1/2022

3rd January 2022

Connecticut Yankee Council COVID-19 Guidelines Updated 01/01/2022 Due to the increase in prevalence of COVID-19…

Covid-19 Guidelines for Carpooling 1/1/2022

3rd January 2022

Connecticut Yankee Council COVID-19 Guidelines for Carpooling Recommended Best Practices January 1, 2022 Connecticut Yankee…

PR: Stratford Senior Among First Females to Attain Eagle Rank 11/30/21

1st December 2021

The New Haven Register wrote about one of our new Eagle Scouts, Elizabeth Massey from…

PR: Matthew Gentile Outstanding Eagle Award story 11/21/21

1st December 2021

Eagle Scout and NASA engineer, Matthew Gentile was honored with the Outstanding Eagle Scout Award…

ConnJam Pinewood Derby News – Nov 29, 2021

27th November 2021

CONNJAM PINEWOOD DERBY CHAMPIONSHIP — SATURDAY, MAY 14 Who can race? The top three racers…

2022 Silver Beaver Nominations Open

9th November 2021

The Scouting movement has advanced through the efforts and dedication of many volunteers. Often recruited…

John Zane Celebrates 75th Anniversary in Scouting 2021

26th October 2021

By Alyssa Naumann / October 26, 2021 Zane shares his experience of Scouting in his…

Merit Badge College 2022 – New Instructor Invitation

25th October 2021

You are invited to become a Merit Badge College Instructor The Merit Badge College (MBC)…

Pomperaug Post October 2021

30th September 2021

October 2021

Connecticut Yankee Council Board Member Rich Riley rings Nasdaq Stock Market Opening Bell

By Alyssa Naumann / July 13, 2021 The world’s leading carbon negative materials company is…

Pomperaug Post July 2021

July 2021

2021 May 27- Sequassenopoly is here!

Scouts and Scouters are you ‘Prepared’ to roll the dice, take risks, make your way…

Pomperaug Post April 2021

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You Can Be A Part of the eXtreme Scouting event!

24th March 2021

Get a friend to join Scouting and you both can be a part of eXtreme…

2021 Calling all Medical Professionals

17th March 2021

Calling all Medical Professionals! The Council needs registered Camp Medical Officers to satisfy new NCAP…

Scatacook Welcomes Joseph Kierwiak as New District Executive

2nd January 2021

We are delighted to announce that Joseph Kierwiak has accepted a promotion to serve as…

Sequassenopoly is the must-have gift this holiday season!

7th December 2020

Scouts and Scouters are you ‘Prepared’ to roll the dice, take risks, make your way…

Missed Your District Fireside Chat? Catch it Here!

7th December 2020

Did you miss your district’s Fireside Chat with Scout Executive Mark Kraus? We know life…

December Pomperaug Newsletter

2nd December 2020

Pomperaug December 2020 Newsletter

Give to Scouting on #GivingTuesday 2020

24th November 2020

Creating Adventure Everywhere Scouting’s proven program changes lives. Thousands of young people across Connecticut are…

A Temporary Change to the Service Center’s Operations (Nov 17,2020)

17th November 2020

Keeping our Scouting community safe is our top priority. We’re also committed to transparently communicating…

Sequassenopoly is Coming!

10th November 2020

Scouts and Scouters are you ‘Prepared’ to roll the dice, take risks, make your way…

Get to know our new Scout Executive

3rd November 2020

Mark Kraus, Connecticut Yankee Council’s new Scout Executive, is excited to get to know our…

November Pomperaug Newsletter

1st November 2020

November 2020

CYC Rangemaster Training

29th October 2020

CYC Rangemaster Training is for currently certified NRA RSOs, NRA Instructors and USA Archery Instructors…

Pumped Up for The Pumpkin Run 2020

22nd October 2020

Tired of staying indoors? Get outside and enjoy the autumn. Walk, run, hike, or trick…

Changes to Help Scouting Succeed

22nd August 2020

Hello Scouting Family— My name is Mark Kraus, the new Scout Executive. I’m excited to…

Journey Back In Time – An At-Home Cub Camp Adventure

Camp Phoenix – A Scouts BSA Summer Program

Pomperaug Newsletter May 2020

26th April 2020

May 2020

BB Gun Derby

21st April 2020

BB GUN DERBY SATURDAY, JUNE 13 – 8 AM-4 PM HOYT SCOUT RESERVATION, 3 MARCHANT…

COVID-19 Update- 4/16/20

16th April 2020

Dear Scouting Family: We hope that you remain safe and well during these unusual…

Archery Instructor Course May 2020

13th April 2020

USA Archery Level 1 Instructor Certification Course Saturday, May 30, 2020 * 8:00 am –…

NRA Basics of Shotgun Shooting Course

12th April 2020

NRA BASICS OF SHOTGUN SHOOTING MAY 2, 2020 Rescheduled Date: June 6, 8:00 AM –…

Rifle Shooting Merit Badge

Rifle Merit Badge Day If you are interested in earning the Rifle Merit Badge, thanks…

COVID-19 Update- 4/2/20

Hello Scouting Family— We hope that you are staying safe and well. Our COVID-19…

National Jamboree 2021

30th March 2020

The National Jamboree is a one-of-a-kind experience unlike anything else in Scouting. 10 days –…

March 16 COVID-19 Update

16th March 2020

Hello Scouting Family– As Scouts, we pledge to do our duty to our community.…

CYC Rangemaster Training

21st February 2020

CYC Rangemaster Training is for currently certified NRA RSOs, NRA Instructors and USA Archery Instructors…

Adult Leaders Needed for CYC Jamboree Contingent 2021

20th February 2020

Are you interested in attending the 2021 National Jamboree? Connecticut Yankee Council’s contingent will have…

Sequassen Major Work Party – rescheduled date

14th February 2020

CAMP SEQUASSEN’S MAY 16th MAJOR WORK PARTY – Cancelled A MODIFIED MAJOR WORK PARTY IS…

Wilderness First Aid Course

11th February 2020

Wilderness First Aid Course March 14 & 21, 2020 – must attend both days (Snow…

Scout Night with the Hat Tricks

30th January 2020

Exciting hockey game, activities & sleepover. Free skating, autograph/photo session with the Tricks!

Summer Camp Kick-Off

18th January 2020

Learn about the adventures & opportunities at summer camp! Adult & youth leaders as well…

Volunteer Recognition Reception & Silver Beaver Award Recognition 2020

13th January 2020

Celebrate the accomplishments of our Scouts, volunteers & Council at our recognition reception. Highlights of…

Eagle Scouts – Double Your Donation

12th December 2019

Eagle Scout Donation Challenge! Calling All Eagle Scouts! Double your donation to the council until…

Sleepover with the Hat Tricks

26th November 2019

Exciting hockey game, activities & sleepover. Free skating, special autograph/photo session with the Tricks!

October Pomperaug Newsletter

1st October 2019

October 2019

An update on Scouting Registration Fees

18th September 2019

As a valued member of our Connecticut Yankee Council Scouting family, we know we owe…

Find Adventure in Scotland in 2020

22nd August 2019

Attention Scouts, Venturers and Explorers who will be 14-17 years old next summer! The Connecticut…

Nominate a Dedicated Scouter for the Silver Beaver Award

The Scouting movement has advanced through the efforts and dedication of many volunteers. Often recruited…

2019 Scout Leader Training

9th January 2019

Scout Leader Training This Training is required for all Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters This is…

Congratulations to our Silver Beaver Class!

6th January 2019

Our council is honored to have dedicated, passionate volunteers at every level. Annually, a special…

A Special Financial Update

13th December 2018

Dear Scouting Family, Scouting is an integral part of our communities and as a local,…

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Advancement/ Life to Eagle Process

Webelos to Scout Transition

Webelos to Scout Transition Guide

Webelos to Scout Transition Flyer

Pomperaug District Contact Sheet

(as of 5/1/22)

District Chair ………………………………………………….…………………..Gabe Zayas fddesign@optonline.net

District Commissioner ………………..………………….………………….………….Gene Waring ewaring@snet.net

Program Vice Chair ……………………….……….………………………..………………..JC Cinelli jcinelli@gmail.com

Membership Vice Chair ……………………………….…………..….Nathan Schindler n.s.schindler@gmail.com

Fund Development Vice Chair …….Michelle Sideleau Wendt michelle.sideleau.wendt@gmail.com

District Director ……………………….………………….…………………………Bill Reynolds bill.reynolds@scouting.org