Togo West District

Proudly serving Fairfield and New Haven Counties

Welcome!

Welcome to Togo West!

This district is named after the distinguished Eagle Scout and former Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Mr. Togo West. He served as past president of the National Capital Area Council and was a recipient of the Silver Buffalo Award in 2000. Mr. West supported Scouting as a member of the national executive board until his passing in 2018.

Togo West is a ScoutReach Program proudly serving youth in low-income communities and underserved neighborhoods within New Haven and Fairfield Counties. We are excited to bring Scouting’s mission and adventures to these girls, boys, young women and young men.

Jay Bennett District Chair, Eric Brantley District Director, Tami Gage District Executive

District Resources

Latest News

Latest News from Pomperaug District & Council

Council Service Center Hours on December 12, 2024

11th December 2024

The Council Service Center will be closed at noon on Thursday December 12!

Introducing our New Scout Executive & CEO

5th December 2024

Dear Scouting families, We are excited to welcome Kevin Nichols to our Council as the…

Ban Lifted 11/29/24 on Open Fires at Camp Sequassen and Hoyt Scout Reservation

29th November 2024

On November 26, 2024, the Commissioner of DEEP lifted the statewide ban on public lands…

IMPORTANT: BAN ON OPEN FIRES at Camp Sequassen and Hoyt Scout Reservation

6th November 2024

As many of you are aware, Governor Lamont recently declared a civil preparedness emergency due…

Connecticut Yankee Council – Member (Youth & Adult) Renewal Fees 2024

23rd October 2024

In addition to the information posted October 3 (Connecticut Yankee Council – Member (Youth &…

Quick Links October 2024

15th October 2024

QUICK LINKS Find upcoming activities and training below. All links can be found on the…

Connecticut Yankee Council – Member (Youth & Adult) Renewal Process 2024

5th October 2024

Effective March 1st, 2024, the Unit Renewal and member renewal process will no longer be…

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…

Get ready for ConnJam25!

Attention All Units! Get Ready for ConnJam25 – May 16-18, 2025 Orange Fairgrounds 525…

Suicide Prevention Training

LIFE SAVING Training this Summer at Camp Sequassen for ALL Adult Leaders We are experiencing…

SAFEGUARDING YOUTH – Update for May 2024

From Glen Pounder, Chief Safeguarding Officer, BSA I wanted to update everyone on the progress…

An Update on Wah Wah Taysee

Hello Scouting Family: Our Council continuously and thoughtfully evaluates all our programs, services, and assets.…

2024 BSA & CYC Fees Announced

Several key changes are on the horizon for Scouting membership fees. These fees are used…

One Great Day Of Giving

13th February 2024

Today is the day – its Connecticut Yankee Council’s One Great Day of Giving! Join…

Support Scouting by Supporting Local Businesses for the Great Day of Giving!

12th February 2024

For the One Great Day of Giving, Connecticut Yankee Council is partnering with some of…

Aligning our Districts to Support our Scouts

21st November 2023

Scouting Family: We’ve been reflecting and evaluating who we are as we emerge from two…

Merit Badge College 2024 – New Instructor Invitation

28th September 2023

The Merit Badge College (MBC) committee is looking for instructors for 2024. Instructors must be…

2023 Summer Camp Kick Off Replay Available

9th February 2023

Curious what’s happening at Camp Sequassen this Summer? Watch the 2023 Summer Camp Kick Off…

Game Dinner 2023

13th January 2023

9th Annual Game Dinner Fundraiser Come to the Connecticut Yankee Council’s 9th annual Game Dinner…

Exciting events for the benefit of Scouting programs in southwestern Connecticut.

23rd August 2022

September 14, 2022 Come out to hear Keynote Speaker, Rocky Bleier at the 2022 Fairfield…

Family Builds A Tradition and New Scouting Legacy

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Open District Executive Position at Connecticut Yankee Council

Job Posting Position: District Executive Position Position location: Milford CT Since 1910, Scouting has helped…

New Scouts BSA Joining Requirements as of 4/18/22

27th April 2022

An Annoucement from the BSA: Reminder: Update to Scouts BSA Youth Joining Requirements The BSA…

BSA Notice of Scout Shop Price Increases – 4/8/22

Boy Scouts of America Pricing Increase FAQs – April 2022 Why is National Supply Group…

Live Q&A with NBA All Star Allan Houston April 5

29th March 2022

Scouts and Scouters are cordially invited to attend an exclusive, LIVE Q&A session with NBA…

Come to the Grill ’N Chill for an Ultimate Frisbee Tournament

27th February 2022

All Scouts are invited to the Owaneco Lodge Ultimate Frisbee Tournament and Grill n’ Chill…

COVID-19 Guidelines for Carpooling- 3/1/22

18th February 2022

Connecticut Yankee Council COVID-19 Guidelines for Carpooling Recommended Best Practices March 1, 2022 …

COVID-19 Guidelines as of 3/1/22

18th February 2022

Based upon the latest guidance from the State of Connecticut, Connecticut Yankee Council is adopting…

Reshaping our Camp Properties to Fund Scouting’s Mission

18th February 2022

To serve the young people today- and in the future- our Council volunteers and professionals…

PR: Eagle Scout interviewed on News 12 -1/10/22

12th January 2022

Lindsay Ferretti, Eagle Scout from Troop 219 in Darien was interviewed by News 12. Segment…

PR: Darien Senior First Female Darien Scout to Earn Eagle Rank- 1/4/22

5th January 2022

Read the Greenwich Time story

please see updated info as of 3/1/22 -Covid-19 Guidelines 1/1/2022

3rd January 2022

Connecticut Yankee Council COVID-19 Guidelines Updated 01/01/2022 Due to the increase in prevalence of COVID-19…

Covid-19 Guidelines for Carpooling 1/1/2022

3rd January 2022

Connecticut Yankee Council COVID-19 Guidelines for Carpooling Recommended Best Practices January 1, 2022 Connecticut Yankee…

PR: Stratford Senior Among First Females to Attain Eagle Rank 11/30/21

1st December 2021

The New Haven Register wrote about one of our new Eagle Scouts, Elizabeth Massey from…

PR: Matthew Gentile Outstanding Eagle Award story 11/21/21

1st December 2021

Eagle Scout and NASA engineer, Matthew Gentile was honored with the Outstanding Eagle Scout Award…

ConnJam Pinewood Derby News – Nov 29, 2021

27th November 2021

CONNJAM PINEWOOD DERBY CHAMPIONSHIP — SATURDAY, MAY 14 Who can race? The top three racers…

2022 Silver Beaver Nominations Open

9th November 2021

The Scouting movement has advanced through the efforts and dedication of many volunteers. Often recruited…

John Zane Celebrates 75th Anniversary in Scouting 2021

26th October 2021

By Alyssa Naumann / October 26, 2021 Zane shares his experience of Scouting in his…

Merit Badge College 2022 – New Instructor Invitation

25th October 2021

You are invited to become a Merit Badge College Instructor The Merit Badge College (MBC)…

Connecticut Yankee Council Board Member Rich Riley rings Nasdaq Stock Market Opening Bell

By Alyssa Naumann / July 13, 2021 The world’s leading carbon negative materials company is…

2021 May 27- Sequassenopoly is here!

Scouts and Scouters are you ‘Prepared’ to roll the dice, take risks, make your way…

You Can Be A Part of the eXtreme Scouting event!

24th March 2021

Get a friend to join Scouting and you both can be a part of eXtreme…

2021 Calling all Medical Professionals

17th March 2021

Calling all Medical Professionals! The Council needs registered Camp Medical Officers to satisfy new NCAP…

Scatacook Welcomes Joseph Kierwiak as New District Executive

2nd January 2021

We are delighted to announce that Joseph Kierwiak has accepted a promotion to serve as…

Sequassenopoly is the must-have gift this holiday season!

7th December 2020

Scouts and Scouters are you ‘Prepared’ to roll the dice, take risks, make your way…

Missed Your District Fireside Chat? Catch it Here!

7th December 2020

Did you miss your district’s Fireside Chat with Scout Executive Mark Kraus? We know life…

Give to Scouting on #GivingTuesday 2020

24th November 2020

Creating Adventure Everywhere Scouting’s proven program changes lives. Thousands of young people across Connecticut are…

A Temporary Change to the Service Center’s Operations (Nov 17,2020)

17th November 2020

Keeping our Scouting community safe is our top priority. We’re also committed to transparently communicating…

Sequassenopoly is Coming!

10th November 2020

Scouts and Scouters are you ‘Prepared’ to roll the dice, take risks, make your way…

Get to know our new Scout Executive

3rd November 2020

Mark Kraus, Connecticut Yankee Council’s new Scout Executive, is excited to get to know our…

CYC Rangemaster Training

29th October 2020

CYC Rangemaster Training is for currently certified NRA RSOs, NRA Instructors and USA Archery Instructors…

Pumped Up for The Pumpkin Run 2020

22nd October 2020

Tired of staying indoors? Get outside and enjoy the autumn. Walk, run, hike, or trick…

Changes to Help Scouting Succeed

22nd August 2020

Hello Scouting Family— My name is Mark Kraus, the new Scout Executive. I’m excited to…

Camp Phoenix – A Scouts BSA Summer Program

BB Gun Derby

21st April 2020

BB GUN DERBY SATURDAY, JUNE 13 – 8 AM-4 PM HOYT SCOUT RESERVATION, 3 MARCHANT…

COVID-19 Update- 4/16/20

16th April 2020

Dear Scouting Family: We hope that you remain safe and well during these unusual…

Archery Instructor Course May 2020

13th April 2020

USA Archery Level 1 Instructor Certification Course Saturday, May 30, 2020 * 8:00 am –…

NRA Basics of Shotgun Shooting Course

12th April 2020

NRA BASICS OF SHOTGUN SHOOTING MAY 2, 2020 Rescheduled Date: June 6, 8:00 AM –…

Rifle Shooting Merit Badge

Rifle Merit Badge Day If you are interested in earning the Rifle Merit Badge, thanks…

COVID-19 Update- 4/2/20

Hello Scouting Family— We hope that you are staying safe and well. Our COVID-19…

National Jamboree 2021

30th March 2020

The National Jamboree is a one-of-a-kind experience unlike anything else in Scouting. 10 days –…

March 16 COVID-19 Update

16th March 2020

Hello Scouting Family– As Scouts, we pledge to do our duty to our community.…

CYC Rangemaster Training

21st February 2020

CYC Rangemaster Training is for currently certified NRA RSOs, NRA Instructors and USA Archery Instructors…

Adult Leaders Needed for CYC Jamboree Contingent 2021

20th February 2020

Are you interested in attending the 2021 National Jamboree? Connecticut Yankee Council’s contingent will have…

Sequassen Major Work Party – rescheduled date

14th February 2020

CAMP SEQUASSEN’S MAY 16th MAJOR WORK PARTY – Cancelled A MODIFIED MAJOR WORK PARTY IS…

Wilderness First Aid Course

11th February 2020

Wilderness First Aid Course March 14 & 21, 2020 – must attend both days (Snow…

Summer Camp Kick-Off

18th January 2020

Learn about the adventures & opportunities at summer camp! Adult & youth leaders as well…

Volunteer Recognition Reception & Silver Beaver Award Recognition 2020

13th January 2020

Celebrate the accomplishments of our Scouts, volunteers & Council at our recognition reception. Highlights of…

Eagle Scouts – Double Your Donation

12th December 2019

Eagle Scout Donation Challenge! Calling All Eagle Scouts! Double your donation to the council until…

An update on Scouting Registration Fees

18th September 2019

As a valued member of our Connecticut Yankee Council Scouting family, we know we owe…

Find Adventure in Scotland in 2020

22nd August 2019

Attention Scouts, Venturers and Explorers who will be 14-17 years old next summer! The Connecticut…

Nominate a Dedicated Scouter for the Silver Beaver Award

The Scouting movement has advanced through the efforts and dedication of many volunteers. Often recruited…

Congratulations to our Silver Beaver Class!

6th January 2019

Our council is honored to have dedicated, passionate volunteers at every level. Annually, a special…

A Special Financial Update

13th December 2018

Dear Scouting Family, Scouting is an integral part of our communities and as a local,…

District Committee

District Committee

Jay Bennett – District Chair

Kevin Delaney – District Commissioner

Eric Brantley – District Director

Tami Gage – District Executive

District Commissioners

Commissioner Staff

District Commissioner: Kevin Delaney