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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
  • March 22nd  Work Day @ Strang
Upcoming Events

Scouting Programs

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SCOUTING HAS A PROGRAM FOR EVERYONE. FROM KINDERGARTEN TO AGE 20, THERE’S AN ADVENTURE FOR ALL AGES. FIND YOURS TODAY!
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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

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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

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Housatonic Council, BSA Office

111 New Haven Avenue

     Derby, CT 06418 

The Edmund D. Strang Scout Reservation

278 Westside Road

Goshen, CT 06756

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