In celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary, the Connecticut Yankee Council Activities Committee is launching the America 250 Scouting Awards. This council-wide program invites Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturers, Sea Scouts, and adult leaders to explore America’s history and values through fun, age-appropriate activities focused on learning, service, adventure, and civic engagement. Scouts may earn individual awards or complete […]
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Connecticut Yankee Council’s Commitment to Serving All Youth
Dear Scouting Leaders, Families, and Friends, Recent news articles regarding an announcement by the Secretary of War about a new memorandum of understanding with Scouting America have understandably raised questions across the Scouting community. You may have seen reports suggesting significant programmatic changes tied to compliance with Executive Order 14173. As is often the case […]
Changes to Citizenship in Society merit badge
To our Scouting Community: Scouting America announced today (02/27/2026) an agreement with the Department of War finalized a commitment to strengthen our longstanding partnership with the U.S. military. As part of Scouting America’s commitment to the agreement, we will be discontinuing the Citizenship in Society merit badge, effective today. It is important to note that […]
2025 BSA & CYC Fees Announced
Effective August 1, 2025, the new Connecticut Yankee Council Operations Fee will increase to $88 for all Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, and Sea Scouting participants. Below are the basic membership fees: BSA National Fees Connecticut Yankee Council Operations Fees
Nominate a Dedicated Scouter for the Silver Beaver Award
The Scouting movement has advanced through the efforts and dedication of many volunteers. Often recruited with a request for “an hour a week commitment” many have gone on to make Scouting and service to youth in other organizations their lifetime passion. The BSA established the Silver Beaver Award to recognize noteworthy service to youth by […]
S.A.F.E GUARDING YOUTH – NEW Required Training
Safeguarding Youth Training (replaces Youth Protection Training) Youth protection is at the heart of everything we do. This updated training reinforces a culture of active supervision, situational awareness, and safety, ensuring we’re all equipped to help keep our Scouts safe.Safeguarding Youth Training (SYT) is required for all Scouting America registered volunteers and is a joining […]
Range and Target Activities Resume as of May 23, 2025
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY (May 23, 2025) SCOUTING AMERICA’S RANGE AND TARGET ACTIVITIES ARE RESUMING AT CONNECTICUT YANKEE COUNCIL The National Office of Scouting America has notified us that effective immediately all Range and Target activities may resume. The safety of everyone involved in the program is always a priority. Thank you for your ongoing commitment to […]
Range and Target Activities Safety Stand-Down as of May 21, 2025
NOTICE: SCOUTING AMERICA’S RANGE AND TARGET ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE HAS ISSUED A SAFETY STAND-DOWN FOR ALL COUNCILS AND HIGH ADVENTURE BASES FOR SCOUTS AND NON-SCOUTS. Due to a recent incident involving Range and Target activities, the National Scouting America office has directed an immediate safety stand-down across all Councils and National High Adventure Bases. This includes […]
Scouting America Celebrates 115 Years of Youth Leadership, Character Development and Adventure
02/06/2025 – Scouting America is the nation’s foremost youth program providing young people with unique opportunities focused on character development, leadership, fun and outdoor exploration. On February 8, the organization will celebrate its 115th birthday, marking a pivotal moment in the organization’s journey as it officially adopts its new name, Scouting America. The organization continues […]
Range Activity SAFEty Training – NEW 09/27/2024
Effective 9/27/2024 this training is available on my.scouting.org All Scouts BSA troops, Venturing crews, and Sea Scout ships who provide unit-level sponsored/planned range and target activities must have at least one registered unit leader 21+ years of age take the Range Activity SAFEty online training available on my.scouting.org. This individual must be present at the range during the […]
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