Pomperaug Newsletter May 2020
May 2020
BB GUN DERBY SATURDAY, JUNE 13 – 8 AM-4 PM HOYT SCOUT RESERVATION, 3 MARCHANT RD, WEST REDDING This popular event, for Cub Scouts entering Grades 3-5 in September 2020 and their adult partners, is returning to Hoyt Scout Reservation! Participants will receive in-depth instruction on safe gun handling and marksmanship skills. Classes will be…
USA Archery Level 1 Instructor Certification Course Saturday, May 30, 2020 * 8:00 am – 5:00 pm * Camp Sequassen, New Hartford, CT This course meets the minimum requirement to run an archery range for the BSA. The course covers setting up a safe range, instructional techniques, basic equipment maintenance, and how to instruct youth…
NRA BASICS OF SHOTGUN SHOOTING MAY 2, 2020 Rescheduled Date: June 6, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM CAMP SEQUASSEN COST: $85 PER PERSON Adults interested in offering shooting sports activities to their Scouts or becoming Shotgun Merit Badge counselors will want to register for this course, which is a prerequisite for the NRA Shotgun Instructor…
The National Jamboree is a one-of-a-kind experience unlike anything else in Scouting. 10 days – 40,000 Scouts – 10,000 acres of fun!!! You won’t want to miss out on this incredible Scouting experience!
CYC Rangemaster Training is for currently certified NRA RSOs, NRA Instructors and USA Archery Instructors who assist with unit, district, or Council events on the CYC’s camps’ shooting ranges. The training involves a summary of BSA and CYC Shooting Sports policies and an overview of the operating procedures for the camp ranges. As of Jan.…
Are you interested in attending the 2021 National Jamboree? Connecticut Yankee Council’s contingent will have four male Troops and one female Troop, each Troop requiring four adult leaders. If you would like to be considered for one of these positions, please complete the Interest Form (below) and submit to jamboree2021@ctyankee.org by March 4, 2020. 2021…
CAMP SEQUASSEN’S MAY 16th MAJOR WORK PARTY – Cancelled A MODIFIED MAJOR WORK PARTY IS PLANNED FOR SATURDAY JUNE 13TH SO THAT WHEN COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS ARE LIFTED, WE ARE THERE; GATHERING AT A DISTANCE! WORKING AT A DISTANCE! preparing Sequassen for, “SUMMER RESIDENT CAMP 2020” SAVE-THE-DATE & Sign-Up Now! (if you had already signed…