Programs and Activities For your Unit
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Nature and Hiking — Stamford Museum and Nature Center, Farmhouse Entrance, 151 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford, CT 06903. A Powahay Program Sponsor and host of the Annual Cub Scout Polar Bear offers year-round family and Scouting programs. More info at https://www.stamfordmuseum.org/
Nature — Wolf Conservation Center, South Salem NY: Come meet the wolves! They do not allow drop-in visitors, so please sign up for one of their programs. More info at https://nywolf.org/
Marine Science — The Maritime Aquarium, 10 North Water St., Norwalk, CT 06854; A Powahay Program Sponsor and host of the annual March Scout Day Weekend – special Cub Scout Program and Merit Badge programs, offers family fun and Scouting activities and sleepovers all year around. More info at https://www.maritimeaquarium.org/
Environmental Education – SoundWaters, Stamford CT has three great locations… Coastal Education Center at Cove Island, Harbor Site at Boccuzzi Park and Schooner SoundWaters. SoundWaters’ youth programs give children the opportunity to have fun on Long Island Sound. Kids of all ages sail, swim, canoe, do science experiments and celebrate new friendships. A Powahay Program Sponsor. More info at: https://soundwaters.org/
Hiking and Programs — The Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens, 151 Brookdale Road, Stamford, CT 06903 is open from dawn to dusk, every day of the year, with FREE admission for all. A Powahay Program Sponsor. Offers hiking and youth programs. More info at: https://www.bartlettarboretum.org/
Drop-in Hike and Bird Study — Greenwich Audubon Center, 613 Riversville Rd, Greenwich, CT 06831, mission is to protect birds and the places they need. They offer nature programs and hiking trails. A Powahay Drop-in Hike. For more info: https://greenwich.audubon.org/main-sanctuary
Drop-in Hike — Mianus River Gorge Preserve, 167 Mianus River Road, Bedford, NY 10506 (Start at map shelter) 5 miles of trails (variety of lengths) is a 935-acre nature preserve in Bedford, New York jointly owned by The Nature Conservancy and Mianus River Gorge, Inc. A Powahay Drop-in More information: https://mianus.org/
Drop-In Hike — Devil’s Den Preserve, 33 Pent Road, Weston, CT 06883 (Start at map kiosk) 20 miles of trails (variety of lengths). The Lucius Pond Ordway Devil’s Den Preserve in Weston and Redding, Connecticut, encompassing 1,746 acres, is the largest preserve in Fairfield County. More info at: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/connecticut/devils-den-preserve-trail.
Hiking and Camping – Putnam Memorial State Park, at the intersection of Route 136 and Route 58, Redding CT. This is Connecticut’s Valley Forge the site of the Continental Army’s 1779 winter encampment. Offer hiking, a historical walk of the park, and a Youth area for camping. More info at https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/State-Parks/Parks/Putnam-Memorial-State-Park
Hiking and Camping — Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Route 35 and 121 South, Cross River, NY 10576: A 4,315-acre park with varied terrain and landscapes and miles of wooded trails, provides a variety of activities in all seasons. There are areas for picnicking, lean-to camping, fishing, and cross-country skiing. More info at: https://parks.westchestergov.com/ward-pound-ridge-reservation
Hiking — The Norwalk River Valley Trail will be a 10-foot-wide, handicapped accessible, multi-use 30-mile trail from Norwalk to Danbury — completed to date in Norwalk and Wilton. NRVT will give all the chance to hike, bike, run, walk, stroll with a baby, or walk with a furry friend along the Norwalk River, along ponds, and up lovely Connecticut hills. Trail info at: https://www.nrvt-trail.com/ourtrails
Freedom Trails – Earn Patches and Medals:
- New York City — Greater New York Council looking for a fun day hike for your unit, consider one of our three historical trails: The Old New York Historical Trail in Manhattan, The Revolutionary War Historical Trail in Manhattan, The Flushing Religious Freedom and Scouting Historical Trail in Queens. More info: https://nycscouting.org/historicaltrails/
Navy Ships Overnights
Presentations to share with your Scouts and Parents
- CLICK HERE: Religious Emblems PowerPoint Presentation by Stephen Prostor
The logo for Powahay District is a medicine feather from a Shaman, or Indian medicine man. The feather is strong medicine for curing and for strength of mind, body and character. Powahay (pronounced po-WA-hay) — was a Chief and last representative of Indians in lower Fairfield County. His name was chosen as our district name to honor the Native Americans that once lived in the communities that make up our district. Learn more about the history of our district here.
