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
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…
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…
By Alyssa Naumann / October 26, 2021 Zane shares his experience of Scouting in his book “Ever a Scout.” On Saint Patrick’s Day of 1946, John Zane started his Scouting journey as a Cub Scout. Now, Zane has just reached his 75th anniversary in Scouting with his two sons also part of the Scouting program.…
Scout Volunteers needed for Bridgeport Film Fest Friday, July 23, Saturday, July 24, and Sunday, July 25 BOY SCOUT BREAKDOWN Four scouts at all times. 2 scouts will be scanning tickets and handing out programs at the entrance to the auditorium. The other 2 scouts will be posted at the stairs on stage…
What is the Good Scout Award? The Good Scout Award is presented to members of our community who, in their daily lives, exemplify the ideals of the Boy Scouts of America as expressed in the Scout Oath and Law. Recipients are chosen for their outstanding community service as evidenced by the interest and leadership given…
Scouts and Scouters are you ‘Prepared’ to roll the dice, take risks, make your way around the board, and buy iconic Camp Sequassen landmarks? Start at Curatole Island and hike all the way to the Bogan Waterfront. Be careful to avoid the Health Lodge. Collect rent, build tents, and lean-tos to become master of Sequassenopoly. Purchase…
