To serve the young people today- and in the future- our Council volunteers and professionals have been evaluating every aspect of our program and business to set Scouting up for success in the 37 communities we serve. While we’ve changed greatly in the last 18 months, more change is necessary to succeed. This can be…
Lindsay Ferretti, Eagle Scout from Troop 219 in Darien was interviewed by News 12. Segment air date: January 10, 2022 Click here to watch the segment
Read the Greenwich Time story
Connecticut Yankee Council COVID-19 Guidelines Updated 01/01/2022 Due to the increase in prevalence of COVID-19 in our communities, Connecticut Yankee Council is adopting the following guidelines, effective January 1, 2022. COVID-19 vaccines currently approved or authorized by the FDA are effective in preventing serious outcomes of COVID-19, including severe disease, hospitalization, and death. A COVID-19…
Connecticut Yankee Council COVID-19 Guidelines for Carpooling Recommended Best Practices January 1, 2022 Connecticut Yankee Council strongly advises that youth members be transported to and from an activity only by their own family member (parent or guardian). Should a unit decide to use carpooling to and from Scouting activities, the following best practices are recommended.…
The New Haven Register wrote about one of our new Eagle Scouts, Elizabeth Massey from Troop 20 in Stratford. Shout out to her for representing her Troop, town and Council in such a positive way! Read the New Haven Register story
Eagle Scout and NASA engineer, Matthew Gentile was honored with the Outstanding Eagle Scout Award on Sunday, November 21, 2021 at the Andrew Shaw Memorial Cabin in Darien. Read the Darien Times story
CONNJAM PINEWOOD DERBY CHAMPIONSHIP — SATURDAY, MAY 14 Who can race? The top three racers for each rank from the District Pinewood Derby Race. 1st, 2nd, 3rd place for Lions, Tigers, Wolf, Bear and Webelos (25 from each District). Substitutes can be entered if the top three are unable to race. Scouts must be paid…
By Alyssa Naumann / October 26, 2021 Zane shares his experience of Scouting in his book “Ever a Scout.” On Saint Patrick’s Day of 1946, John Zane started his Scouting journey as a Cub Scout. Now, Zane has just reached his 75th anniversary in Scouting with his two sons also part of the Scouting program.…
You are invited to become a Merit Badge College Instructor The Merit Badge College (MBC) committee is looking for additional instructors for 2022.. We lost a couple merit badge counselors due to other commitments. Instructors must be available for all four sessions, or make arrangements for a substitute if they must miss a session. 2022…