QUICK LINKS Find upcoming activities and training below. All links can be found on the Council Calendar. Troops/Crews/Ships Oct 18-20 Saugatuck District Fall Camporee at Hoyt — Get ready for an epic adventure into Greek mythology at the Saugatuck Fall Camporee with “Clash of the Titans” hosted by Troop 219 Darien. Registrations ends Wednesday, Oct…
Connecticut Yankee Council Boy Scouts of America Council Coordinated Operations Meeting March 19, 2024, 7:30 – 9:00 PM Breakout Meeting Notes Key Committees and Chairs Advancement: Charlie Blanchette Activities: John Hanks Camping: Bill Hall District Chairs: Gregg, Steve, Dan Membership: Seth Strohecker Training: Donna Wesolowski Marketing: Bob Brown Commissioners: Gene Waring Properties: Mike Card…
Connecticut Yankee Council Boy Scouts of America Council Coordinated Operations Meeting February 20, 2024, 7:30 – 9:00 PM Breakout Meeting Notes Key Committees and Chairs Advancement: Charlie Blanchette Activities: John Hanks Camping: Bill Hall District Chairs: Gregg, Steve, Caroline, Gabe, Erika Membership: Seth Strohecker Training: Donna Wesolowski Marketing: Bob Brown Commissioners: Gene Waring Properties:…
The Merit Badge College (MBC) committee is looking for instructors for 2024. Instructors must be available for all three sessions, or make arrangements for a substitute if they must miss a session. 2024 MBC dates are January 27, February 3, February 10. Classes will be 9:00 am – 10:15 am, 10:25 am – 11:40 am,…
You are invited to become a Merit Badge College Instructor The Merit Badge College (MBC) committee is looking for additional instructors for 2022.. We lost a couple merit badge counselors due to other commitments. Instructors must be available for all four sessions, or make arrangements for a substitute if they must miss a session. 2022…
Calling all Medical Professionals! The Council needs registered Camp Medical Officers to satisfy new NCAP standards The updated National Camp Accreditation Program’s National Camp Standards now require a Camp Medical Officer at all short-term camp programs. What is a short-term camp? District camporees, Klondike Derby, OA events, or any council-organized overnight camping programs, whether…
NRA BASICS OF RIFLE SHOOTING SATURDAY, MARCH 27, 2021 HOYT SCOUT RESERVATION CONNECTICUT YANKEE COUNCIL IS HOSTING A NRA BASICS OF RIFLE SHOOTING COURSE FOR INTERESTED SCOUTERS. THIS COURSE IS REQUIRED AS A PREREQUISITE FOR ANY SCOUTER INTERESTED IN BECOMING A CERTIFIED RIFLE INSTRUCTOR. THE COURSE IS OPEN TO ADULTS INTERESTED IN LEARNING THE…
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.…
Want to be a Trainer? Why We Need You Our Council membership is in constant change as youth join BSA and others age out.Parents of new scouts who become adult leaders need to be trained. But also, as the scouts of experienced trainers age out, new trainers are needed to carry on the legacy of…
General Youth Protection Every Year: The safety of the youth in our program is paramount, and we require that all adult leaders complete Youth Protection training on an annual basis. This online class can be taken at your own pace, and is required as part of your annual registration with Connecticut Yankee Council. Position Training Before…
