Camp Sequassen History

[…] closed on a high note of optimism. The final banquet had become a tradition, and turkey, in those days, was turkey, usually from which the boys had helped to pull the feathers. That winter the first of a long series of Christmas camps was held at the new Sequassen, and the Scouts learned at […]

General Carter

[…] the Senate and was instrumental in the passage of the Securities Act of 1933. The act awarded CPAs the exclusive right to audit public companies; thus, Carter helped to institute one of the accounting professionā€™s largest legislative landmarks. When asked during the hearings who audits the accountant, Carter famously replied, ā€œOur conscience.ā€ He was […]

Powahay/Scatacook Game On! STEM Camporee!

POWAHAY AND SCATACOOK DISTRICT SPRING STEM CAMPOREE MAY 15-17, 2020 HOYT SCOUT RESERVATION, REDDING CT Regular Fee $20/ Youth & $20/Adults $15 YOUTH & $12 ADULTS ā€” EARLY BIRD FEE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER The Programā€¦ Merit Badges: Animal Science ā€“ Offsite at New Pond Farm Archery ā€” Range open to meet shooting requirements […]

Eagle Scout Process

[…] Scout application and the Eagle Scout Service Project workbooks should not be completed by hand.Ā  Handwritten should be the exception and permission should be requested by contacting your Districtā€™s Advancement Chair. Life Scouts will be required to complete the fundraising form found in the workbook if they will be soliciting money, materials and/or supplies […]

A Special Financial Update

[…] abuse during their time while in Scouting, and the deep care and concern for all victims of child sex abuse. He also explained the proactive steps to help victims not only heal, but also to prevent future abuse. As an organization, we will always seek to act swiftly to remove those individuals when alerted […]

2021 Calling all Medical Professionals

[…] camp? District camporees, Klondike Derby, OA events, or any council-organized overnight camping programs, whether one-time or continuing, that is one, two or three nights in length. If you are one of these professional, please consider volunteering to be a registered Camp Medical Officer: physician physician assistant (PA) nurse nurse practitioner paramedic emergency medical technician […]

Powahay Resource Page

[…] Chet Wicket at cwickett@optonline.net Resources for Packs, Troops, and Crews CLICK HERE ā€” Scouting Show & Tell: Scouting remotely CLICK HERE ā€” Fun projects for kids that you can do from home CLICK HERE ā€” Good Turns during the coronavirus: Acts of Scouting service you can do from home Resources for Cub Scout Dens […]

2019 Webelos College

[…] asking that each pack designate a Webelos College Coordinator and that each pack makes a group reservation to qualify for the Early Bird Fee. Parents, please make your reservations through your Pack/Webelos Leaders. Notes: Instructors Wanted: We are asking Packs sending Webelos to consider providing a team to teach one of the awards.Ā  An […]

Powahay Cub Scout Drop-In Hikes

2019-20 District ā€œDrop-inā€ Hikes. Introduce your Packā€™s Scouts and families to some of the best hiking trails and nature preserves (and outdoor programs) in and around our District! 2019-20 Drop-In HikeĀ Schedule All hikes start at 3pm ESTĀ  |Ā  No registration requiredĀ  |Ā  No charge to attend Note: Optional Programs may require payment of a […]