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 16 at 12 noon. Register at: https://mycouncil.ctyankee.org/Event/camporee
Oct 18-20 Quinnipiac District Fall Camporee at Sequassen — Gear up for a Scouting Camporee adventure at Camp Sequassen! Register at https://mycouncil.ctyankee.org/Event/1285
Dec 7 CYC Chess Play and Tournament — Get ready for a chess-filled day at the SONO Collection, Norwalk Mall! Join us for casual play, tournaments, a chess merit badge, Team Play Chess with our Mega Chess Set, and more. Open to Scouts and youth from grades 4 to 12. Save the date. https://mycouncil.ctyankee.org/Event/chessplay
Cub Scouts
(Lions, Tigers, Wolf, Bear, Webelos & Arrow of Light)
Oct 19-20: Arrow of Light (5th Grade) Overnight at Saugatuck Fall Camporee. Arrow of Light Scouts can camp with a host Troop or on their own. Registration ends Wednesday, Oct 16 at 12 noon.
https://mycouncil.ctyankee.org/Event/1269
Oct 26 Cub Scout Fright Night at Camp Sequassen. Kid friendly spooky fun activities.
register at https://www.ctyankee.org/events/fright-night-october-2024/
Oct 26 JUST ADDED: SONO Collection Halloween Nightfair Pre-Party! The SoNo Collection and the City of Norwalk are hosting a Halloween Nightfair Pre-Party with a trick-or-treat trail and other fun activities. Come in costume and bring a friend! Date/Time: 11 AM – 2 PM at 100 N. Water St., Norwalk, CT. Questions: activities@ctyankee.org
Nov 9 University of Adventures: Earn advancement through Adventures, enjoy special entertainment and a lunch. Three colleges are being offered —Bear 3rd Grade, Webelos 4th Grade, and Arrow of Light 5th Grade—each offering the new 2024 requirements. Easton Country Day School. https://mycouncil.ctyankee.org/Event/1219
Dec 7 CYC Chess Play and Tournament — Webelos and Arrow of Light invited. Get ready for a chess-filled day at the SONO Collection! Join us for casual play, tournaments, Chess Merit Badge, Team Play Chess with our Mega Chess Set, and more. Open to Scouts and youth from grades 4 to 12. https://mycouncil.ctyankee.org/Event/chessplay
Questions: activities@ctyankee.org
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Special Training for All
Nov 9 CYC Fall Safety Training – at Easton Country Day School, 660 Morehouse Rd, Easton
Join a day of vital safety courses, including:
- First Aid for Scout Leaders (9:00 am – 12:00 pm): Prepare for emergencies at meetings or outings. Not a certification, but essential knowledge.
- STOP THE BLEED (9:00-11:00 a.m. or 1:00-3:00 p.m.): Learn how to control life-threatening bleeding with three quick actions.
- Mental Health Awareness – Suicide Prevention (9:00-11:00 a.m. or 1:00-3:00 p.m.): Recognize suicide warning signs and apply the QPR method (Question, Persuade, Refer) to offer help.
- Registration by November 6, at https://mycouncil.ctyankee.org/Event/1311
- Fee: $5.00 per class. Lunch available for $8.00. Courses will run alongside the University of Adventure, open to all.
Nov 9 CYC Angler Educator Training — 8:30 am – 12:30 pm at the Easton Country Day School, 660 Morehouse Rd, Easton. This Certified Angling Instructor (CAI) led by the BSA National Fishing Committee, covers fishing programs for Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, and Venturing. Participants will learn fishing techniques appropriate for different ages, from basic cane poles to fly fishing. The fee is $5, with an optional $8 lunch.
- Registration by November 6, at https://mycouncil.ctyankee.org/Event/1312
- Fee: $5.00 per class. Lunch available for $8.00. Courses will run alongside the University of Adventure, open to all.
Questions on Training, contact Donna Wesolowski at donnaweso@optimum.net.
