The Housatonic Council delivers the promise of Scouting to youth in the Housatonic Valley, serving Ansonia, Derby, Oxford, Seymour, and Shelton, Connecticut. Our programs teach young people to “be prepared!” for adventure, education, service, and leadership.
Welcome to Scouting America Housatonic Council
Making summer plans?
Don't forget to register you scout for there adventure at Camp Strang.
Open registration to the 2026 National Jamboree is open
Housatonic is proud to be teaming up with CYC, Greenwich and Rivers Councils to head down to the 2026 National Jamboree. This once and a lifetime opportunity has just opened up looking for more Girl's and Boy's to attend.
Take a look at the trip:
Registration
The Connecticut Yankee Council Jamboree adventure cost is $2,850.00. Adventures include transportation, Pre-Jamboree camping weekend, Hershey Park, all admission fees, meals, lodging, insurance, and patrol and troop equipment. There are additional expenses that include uniforms and personal gear, spending money, and memorabilia items. All participants will have to sign and agree to live by a jamboree code of conduct in order to attend. First come first serve with your $450 deposit a waiting list will be established once we meet our maximum Scout levels.
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Step 1: Make your deposit / payments on the Connecticut Yankee Council Registration site (with council)
Scouting Programs
SCOUTING HAS A PROGRAM FOR EVERYONE. FROM KINDERGARTEN TO AGE 20, THERE’S AN ADVENTURE FOR ALL AGES. FIND YOURS TODAY!
Scouting BSA
Co-ed Youth 11-17 Years Old
With more than 130 Merit Badges available, Scouting turns doing into learning. Scouts explore their interests and improve their skills.
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Venturing Program
Co-Ed Ages 14-20
You’ll acquire life skills and gain experiences that will prove to be valuable regardless of where your future takes you!
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Scouting Programs
Cub Scout Program
Co-Ed Youth Ages 5-11
We provide ready-made opportunities for your family to do fun things together—because together—we can all grow into our very best future selves!
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Phone: 203.734.3329
Fax: 203.734.0222
Housatonic Council, BSA Office
111 New Haven Avenue
Derby, CT 06418
The Edmund D. Strang Scout Reservation
278 Westside Road
Goshen, CT 06756