Council Service Center Hours on December 12, 2024
The Council Service Center will be closed at noon on Thursday December 12!
Introducing our New Scout Executive & CEO
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…
Ban Lifted 11/29/24 on Open Fires at Camp Sequassen and Hoyt Scout Reservation
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…
IMPORTANT: BAN ON OPEN FIRES at Camp Sequassen and Hoyt Scout Reservation
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…
Connecticut Yankee Council – Member (Youth & Adult) Renewal Fees 2024
In addition to the information posted October 3 (Connecticut Yankee Council – Member (Youth & Adult) Renewal Process 2024), we have updated renewal fee information: Renewal Fees Effective August 1, 2024 National Regist. Fee Council Ops Fee Insurance Fee Total Scouts’ Life (Optional) Total with Scouts’ Life Traditional Youth $85.00 $73.00 $12.00 $170.00 $15.00 $185.00…
Connecticut Yankee Council – Member (Youth & Adult) Renewal Process 2024
Effective March 1st, 2024, the Unit Renewal and member renewal process will no longer be one and the same, formally known as “re-charter”. Membership renewal for both youth and adults is now on a rolling 12-month renewal term based the initial registration of the member. Youth and adult membership fees will be separate from the…
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 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…
Get ready for ConnJam25!
Attention All Units! Get Ready for ConnJam25 – May 16-18, 2025 Orange Fairgrounds 525 Orange Center Rd, Orange, CT ConnJam is the biggest Scouting event in Connecticut. Once every three years over 2,500 Scouts, leaders, and parents gather for a weekend packed with activities for all ages including thrilling day-long activities, spectacular evening arena…
Suicide Prevention Training
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…
SAFEGUARDING YOUTH – Update for May 2024
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,…