Dear Scouting families, We are excited to welcome Kevin Nichols to our Council as the incoming Scout Executive starting in January. As we searched for our new CEO and Scout Executive, we were reminded how critical leadership is, and the impact we have on young people every day as we teach them leadership and life…
On November 26, 2024, the Commissioner of DEEP lifted the statewide ban on public lands in Connecticut. Consequently,the corresponding ban imposed on open fires and charcoal at Camp Sequassen and Hoyt Scout Reservation is lifted, effectively immediately. The cooperation of the many Scouts and Scouters to keep our camps and communities safe is appreciated. Please…
As many of you are aware, Governor Lamont recently declared a civil preparedness emergency due to prolonged dry weather conditions, prohibiting open fires. A significant threat of wildfires continues across Connecticut. Further, the Commissioner of DEEP issued an order prohibiting the use of all outdoor grills, firepits, and campfires, and the kindling and use of…
Effective 9/27/2024 this training is available on my.scouting.org All Scouts BSA troops, Venturing crews, and Sea Scout ships who provide unit-level sponsored/planned range and target activities must have at least one registered unit leader 21+ years of age take the Range Activity SAFEty online training available on my.scouting.org. This individual must be present at the…
September 24, 2024 Suicide looms as a growing problem for youth and their families. Depression, suicidal thoughts, and suicide can be sensitive and difficult topics to speak about openly, but studies show acknowledging and talking about suicide may reduce suicidal ideation. Help is available in many forms for those struggling with mental health. This guide…
The New York Stock Exchange welcomes Scouting America to the podium to celebrate the kick off of the Fall Membership Drive. To honor the occasion, Eagle Scout Harrison Gray will ring The Closing Bell®. Watch the video
Effective June 1, 2024, Webelos is the designated program for 4th graders and Arrow of Light is the designated program for 5th graders. As such, the Arrow of Light program is no longer combined with the Webelos program and the purpose of Webelos (4th grade) is no longer to prepare Cub Scouts to join Scouts…
LIFE SAVING Training this Summer at Camp Sequassen for ALL Adult Leaders We are experiencing a global mental health crisis. People of all ages need help, including our Youth and Adult Members. “To Help Other People” is an emergency response to someone in crisis and can save lives. Based on QPR, the most widely taught…
From Glen Pounder, Chief Safeguarding Officer, BSA I wanted to update everyone on the progress of our Youth Protection initiatives since I joined the organization on May 1, 2023. Our journey in safeguarding our Scouting youth is not a solitary one. It’s a collective effort, with numerous individuals and organizations playing crucial roles. Among them,…
Family Den Pilot Program Connecticut Yankee Council has been accepted in the Boy Scouts of America National Family Den Pilot Program. What does this mean? Current Family Packs can have gender-integrated dens from Lions to Webelos (grades K-4) Arrow of Light dens (grade 5) must remain gender separate to help facilitate moving into Scouts BSA…
