Quick Links — Sept 17, 2024
From the CYC Activity Committee
Troops/Crews/Ships
Sept 21 Saugatuck Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST) Troop level training required for NYLT. Hosted by Troop 53 Darien. Contact Arnold Feintuck at arnprinter@yahoo.com
Sept 27-28 Scout Day at Lime Rock: There is no better way to spend an early Fall weekend than camping out and enjoying a Saturday of racing at Lime Rock Park. https://mycouncil.ctyankee.org/Event/1245
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. 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)
Sept 27-28 Scout Day at Lime Rock: There is no better way to spend an early Fall weekend than camping out and enjoying a Saturday of racing at Lime Rock Park. https://mycouncil.ctyankee.org/Event/1245
Oct 5-6: Cub Scout Safari at Hoyt: Cub Scouts will embark on an exciting safari adventure at Hoyt Scout Reservation. They’ll explore, learn, and earn grade-specific Adventure Awards, with fun activities and optional overnight Pack Family Camping. We added a Petting Zoo (12 plus animals) to the activities. https://mycouncil.ctyankee.org/Event/safari
Sign Up New Cub Scouts for a Safari Adventure! We’re offering FREE admission for one youth and one adult to the Cub Scout Safari Saturday, October 5, 2024. Available to the first 50 new Cub Scout applications* received between Sept. 1 and Oct. 1, 2024*. Discount available for additional family members. Register your new Scouts at https://mycouncil.ctyankee.org/Event/safari-new-scouts
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 and participate in Saugatuck Fall Camporee at Hoyt Scout Reservation. https://mycouncil.ctyankee.org/Event/1269
Oct 13 Aquila Cub-O-Ree Shooting Sports at Old Lime Park Trumbull offering Shooting Sports Awards for Archery, BB, and Slingshots. Info at https://www.ctyankee.org/events/aquila-fall-cub-o-ree-october-13-2024/
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/
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
SAVE THE DATE NOV 9 — SCOUT DAY AT THE EASTON COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
These events, held alongside the University of Adventure, include various trainings and resources: Commissioner Help Desk, NYLT Youth Staff development, review of guides on child abuse protection, Arrow of Light to Scouts BSA info, and CYC Fall Safety Training covering STOP THE BLEED, mental health awareness, suicide prevention, first aid, and an angling educator course. Registration details will be available soon.
