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
The Annual Sporting
Clay Shoot for Scouting
Friends of Scouting
- Camp for All
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2026 National Jamboree sign up is now open!!!
Sign up now before all the spots are taken!!
Upcoming Events
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March 22nd Council Pinewood Derby
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March 22nd Work Day @ Strang
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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© 2025 Housatonic Council, Scouting America
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