IN THIS ISSUE
  • NEW - CONGRATULATIONS TO...
  • NEW - CAMP STRANG PREPARATION DAY #3 - JUNE 5, 2021
  • NEW - FREE SEMINAR - JUNE 2 - WEALTH MANAGEMENT
  • AHOY! VIRTUAL SEABADGE COURSE OFFERED
  • UI, PART OF THE AVANGRID FAMILY SUPPORTS HOUSATONIC COUNCIL WITH A $2,500 GRANT
  • SUMMER OF SERVICE
  • NEW - SCOUTING NEWS...
  • The long, winding road of an 80-year-old would-be Eagle Scout
  • National Youth Leadership Training updated to better serve youth leaders
  • What's in the Scouter Code of Conduct
  • ORDER OF THE ARROW UPDATES
  • 2021 Service and Induction Weekend
  • Order of the Arrow High Adventure
  • Section 2A Conclave
  • ARE YOU AWARE OF SCOUTING'S PROHIBITED AND UNAUTHORIZED ACTIVITIES
  • SUMMER CAMP INFORMATION
  • THE COUNCIL ONLINE STORE IS OPEN FOR HOUSATONIC AND SCOUTING ITEMS
  • NEW - SEARCHING FOR OTHER SCOUTING RELATED THINGS TO DO?
  • Computer Camp - National Computer Camp at Fairfield University
  • Connecticut Yankee Offering Wood Badge
  • Harley Davidson - Engineering Merit Badge
  • DEEP Announces 2021 - 'Sky's the Limit Hiking Challenge'
CONGRATULATIONS TO...
PACK 25, SHELTON - held their Pack Pinewood Derby on Saturday May 15th. It was a great turn out with lots of energy. All the kids enjoyed watching their cars race down the track. The Pack handed out trophies to the winning cars and they had certificates for an additional seven categories for the cars. Pack 25 also wishes to thank their parents for the great help they received. For more information on what Pack 25 is doing contact Cubmaster, Mark Sims.

TROOP 25G, SHELTON - Were recently Letterboxing at the Shelton Dog Park. You can locate sixteen themed boxes. The Troop did a three hour and 3 1/2 mile hike and found and collected the stamps from 9 boxes. As the youth are collecting the stamps they are learning about each dog.

One of the stamps was called "War Dogs". This stamp honors all the dogs that assist our troops. Used to sniff out traps, explosives, and hidden bunkers. The Troop had a great day and is excited to return and complete the rest of the group.
THANK YOU to all our units who contributed photos and stories for "CONGRATULATIONS TO..." This section of our newsletter continues because of your contributions. Continue to submit your stories and pictures of what your unit is doing. Please add an email for other leaders interested in contacting you, so they can do what you did in their unit.
JUNE 5, 2021 - CAMP STRANG PREPARATION DAY #3

June 5, will be our third Preparation Day. LUNCH will be available, but dress to get dirty.

We need you to assist us in getting camp PREPARED by cleaning it, improving the camp facilities, and preparing OUR camp for the upcoming summer after its long hibernation.

SO...JOIN US AS WE GET CAMP STRANG PREPARED
FOR ITS 60TH ANNIVERSARY!
UI, PART OF THE AVANGRID FAMILY SUPPORTS HOUSATONIC COUNCIL WITH A $2,500 GRANT

The Housatonic Council received a grant of $2,500 to purchase program supplies for our Cub Scout Day Camp and for this summer's resident camp at the Edmund D. Strang Scout Reservation.

The Housatonic Council is sincerely grateful for this donation to support our Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturers, and Adult Volunteer Leaders attending camp this summer.

Follow UI, Part of the Avangrid Family by following them on Twitter at @avangrid, @UnitedIllum or www.facebook.com/avangrid.  
ORDER OF THE ARROW UPDATES
2021 ORDER OF THE ARROW INDUCTION AND SERVICE WEEKEND
JUNE 4TH AND 5TH

Join us for the Spring Induction and Service Weekend. You will be helping set-up camp and completing other camp work projects. Be sure to bring work cloths and work gloves!
 
The costs are:
  • Ordeal Member - $50.00 (includes sash and Order of the Arrow Handbook)
  • Paugassett Lodge Member - $20.00. 
  • Sealing your Brotherhood - $40.00 (includes your Brotherhood Sash)
 
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact:
·        For Youth, Lodge Chief, Cody Kellogg – [email protected]
·        For Adults, Lodge Advisor, Chris Kellogg at [email protected]
 
We hope to see you on June 4th and 5th at the Spring Induction & Service Weekend!
Aaron Job Corcino
VP Administration
Cody Kellogg
Lodge Chief
Christopher Kellogg
Lodge Advisor
Do you need an escape from that 9-5 job, summer classes, or the monotony of staring out of your bedroom window longing for something new? If your answer is yes, the Order of the Arrow has the answer for you!

Each summer, the Order of the Arrow offers a myriad of different High Adventure opportunities to meet your summer needs. Maybe it's wetting your appetite by going for a plunge in the Atlantic Ocean with the Ocean Adventure at the Florida Sea Base. Or maybe hiking is your passion; if so, what better place to go than the Philmont Scout Ranch, where you can hike the same trails as your Scoutmaster or Scouting ancestors as a part of your Trail Crew experience? Have you ever thought about what the Native Americans and early explorers did to be avid traders? Maybe the OA Voyage is your calling. Whatever your summer aspirations may be, these National High Adventure bases have put together a multitude of options for you.
SAFE SCOUTING

Scouts and their parents expect all Boy Scouts of America activities to be conducted safely. To ensure the safety of participants, the Boy Scouts of America expects leaders to use the four points of SAFE when delivering the Scouting program.
2021 SUMMER CAMP INFORMATION
THE COUNCIL ONLINE STORE IS OPEN FOR HOUSATONIC AND SCOUTING ITEMS
SEARCHING FOR OTHER SCOUTING RELATED THINGS TO DO?
Interested in an alternative to Day Camp? Try Computer Camp, for more information click here.
CONNECTICUT YANKEE COUNCIL OFFERING WOOD BADGE
What is Wood Badge? Wood Badge focuses on preparing adult leaders to deliver the mission of Scouting.

By attending Wood Badge you will:

  • Learn contemporary leadership concepts and discover how these apply to our value-based program.
  • Understand Scouting as a family of interrelated programs providing age appropriate activities for youth.
  • Revitalize your commitment to Scouting, sharing in an inspirational experience.
DEEP ANNOUNCES 2021 - 'SKY'S THE LIMIT HIKING CHALLENGE - Explore Bridges, Footbridges & Boardwalks on 20 Trails Within Various State Parks and Forests. As the warm weather returns to Connecticut, please see the following information from CT DEEP on its hiking challenge. The challenge features two of our own state parks: Black Rock and Southford Falls.
This year’s challenge is a great opportunity to hike “Bridges, Footbridges and Boardwalks” that are part of 20 trails within various Connecticut State Parks and Forests. Those who complete the challenge will receive a “Sky’s the Limit” hiking staff medallion and certificate to commemorate their accomplishment!
HARLEY DAVIDSON MUSEUM IS OFFERING A SCOUT VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE

Join online for a one-hour virtual, interactive program. Learn about the role of an engineer of motorcycles as you complete the nine requirements to earn your Engineering Merit Badge.

Program offered every Saturday at 8:30 AM CDT and Tuesday at 6:30 PM CDT

Program Fee: $20 per Scout Includes activity booklet, program instruction and special
H-D Museum patch upon completion. Program Activity Booklet and Blue Card will be sent electronically to the registered scout. The H-D Museum patch will be mailed to the scout.

Register online at h-dmuseum.com (see ‘Tours’ page for link).

This program is available for private Group/Troop scheduling. Please call 414-287-2799 or email
[email protected] for more info.