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 […]
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 […]
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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