CTBoyScout101

Sorry about the link to the camp page, here is the correct link. http://housatonicbsa.org/campforms/Strang%20Reservation/Welcome%20to%20Strang.htm Thanks for checking out our camp!

To all scouters, I would like to invite all of you to attend Edmund Stang Scout Reservation which is run by the Housatonic Council. The camp is located in Goshen, Ct and runs a terrific program emphasis on merit bades, advancement and pure all around fun including the bi-weekly dance we hold for the enjoyment of all campers with Camp Mohawk, a girls camp in Litchfield(nearby town). You will have the opportunity for rafting trips along the Housatonic River and many more days trips will be announced! Venturing crews are welcome, ask us for more information on programs that will be offered f

Does anyone know if the Cinematography badge will be offered at this coming Jamboree like it was back in 1997 and/or does anyone know which merit badges are being debated on doing at the Jambo this summer. I wanted to know so I can tell the scouts in my Jambo troop. Thanks, CT BOYSCOUT 101

If you are interested in the green hills of Litchfield County, Connecticut I can offer you a small camp with a great program that I have been sending my child to for years, it is called Edmund D. Strang Scout Reservation in Goshen, CT. It offers Venturing programs as well as regular scout activities from scuba to bi-weekly dance with fellow girls camp, Camp Mohawk in Litchfield. If you are any means interested visit the website: http://www.housatonicbsa.org Or call the Housatonic Council phone line for more information at: (203)734-3329 or the Scout Executive Steve M

Does anyone know for sure what merit badges will offered at the Jamboree this summer and/or which ones were offered in 2001. A scout of mine wanted to know if Cinematography was to be offered because as you remember scouts at the 1997 Jambo were able to take that one. Thanks, ROB

I have heard of your lodge and I know it well. Connecticut is a small state and we have a limited amount of people to begin. Your council although large does not have that large of a membership is comparision with the rest of the nation. But, the membership to the lodge is very large in numbers to my Paugassett Lodge. Our membership has been high although a few years ago we had trouble getting people to the meetings. We did not solve the problem quickly it took time to get people to come back by offering to do more and it works. For the size of our council the attendance at meetings is very go

I worked in the ECON area last year at my camp in Goshen, CT called Edmund D. Scout Reservation. Rules- You should be aware that now and days we have enviornmental groups to worry about. A critter collection while sounds good should not be left to the campers, which may be harmful to the ecosystem. Leave all collections in your area to the staff, which means all insect and animal collections should be in witness of the campers doing such a thing or collect them yourself. Both ways it is educational and fun, but does not involve the possible destruction or affects to an ecosystem. He

I would also like to trade. Robert Huntington, Connecticut Housatonic Council USA

So our camp schedule is coming to an end, there are a few spots remaining during the July 4th session for a few troops and one during the 3rd week after. Also, I recently found out that Connecticut Rivers Council is going to be holding their day camp at our camp if any of y'all want to check it out. Ciao and I urge you take the time and look into our camp, CTBoyScout101

Just saw the new updates on the council website, if you plan to attend this summer camp and reserve camping ground for your troop act now. Click the website link on the previous message for more information. And feel free to call the council about any questions regarding the camp! Hope to see you there, CTBoyScout101

If you huys still want to go to this great camp, you better act now before the best spots book up, I recommend Wepawaug myself, its colse to most things in the camp! Here is a link to the roster of troops signed up for what camps when, and what camps are still open. Check back soon for updates as well. http://www.housatonicbsa.org/campforms/Strang%20Reservation/2004/2004_scout_camp_season.htm Also, feel free to email the people I posted above you may need to copy and past them for a new letter when sending an email however. And you may also contact me at: BostonRob101@yahoo.com

Here is a link to the council's new pdf file that tells you all about the activites of the camp, pricing, location, directions from cities and about all the fun you can have at camp!(contains photos also) http://housatonicbsa.org/campforms/Strang%20Reservation/2004/2004%20Housatonic%20Council%20BSA%20Summer%20Camping%20Programs.pdf Hope this helps you in further detail! CTBoyScout101

Thanks wignut for posting some links, very helpful! Yes, the air show back was great, time flies doesn't it? Attention: Camping grounds for summer camp are starting to fill up with many troops from Greenwich council now booking up camping grounds. If you eish to have your whole troop attend act now, but there are pleanty of personal spaces left for single children who will be placed with a different troop, preferrably with their council or state.

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I guess I would fit into the newbie category, I've been in scouting for 5 years now, and on my way to Eagle, 2 years until I am 18. I guess, I am just starting to get into the true aspects of the BSA, and looking forward to being a leader someday. What I like on this site are the forums, in which I have taken a liking to the Summer Camp and Open Discussion forums, not to mention the patch trading as well? So how many of you plan to attend the 2005 Jambo, and what are you all looking forward to the most? CtBoyScout101

Also, if you need me to answer any questions about this camp or learning about the programs offered at this great summer camp: Email me: CobraCrusade@att.net or BostonRob101@yahoo.com There is also a website that tells you more about this summer camp that is not associated at all with Housatonic Council: http://www.bsacamps.org/Camps/Connecticut/EdmundStrang.html Hopefully they will update the changes to the camp including more of the merit badges, camp sites, website for the actual camp and email. Check it out! -CTBoyScout101

I have question, is there a away to get YP certified online and get the results sent to the council- mine is Housatonic. Thanks, CTBoyScout101

In addition to that Merit Badge Counselers are encouraged to be YP certified, although I don't think it is mandatory. But, lets say you want to teach merit badge programs at your camp, then you need YP protection, that may just be my concil however. Scouts are usually encouraged to attend merit badge sessions with other scouts, they are usually not permitted to go to another leader or merit badge counselers house without a buddy or another leader. Hope this helps a little, CTBoyScout101

I think you could probably pick up the promotinal DVd on the main sites like ebay, if someone is auctioning it, or you can try the usual Boy Scout retails. I have never seen the DVD version, but the video one was sure worth the money. Helps bring great expectations to the next Jamboree in 2005, can't wait! -CTBoyScout101

Hi, I want to tell you about one of the best Boy Scout Camps in the tri-state area! People from all over Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, and Massachussets come to our camp every year. For our summer camp, you can either reserve a subcamp in the camp for your troop(if you have enough that signed up or could share with a smaller troop also) or have your child or troop member join up with another troop. This summer camp allows boys to earn a lot of merit badges and to meet new friends. This is the best summer camp to attend and as some people on this site could tell you about, has tha

Actually if you wish to learn more about this camp here is the Camp Director's email: Tom Transue: eusnart@comcast.net or Housatonic Council Scout Executive: smcewan@bsamail.org I hope this helps and hopefully you will check out this great camp and I'll see you there!

If you would like either a Housatonic Council or Paugassett lodge patch contact me. I have all types: ordeal, jsps, csps, and noac!

Hi, My name is Robert, and I am a scout in Housatonic Council in lower Connecticut. I want to tell you about one of the best Boy Scout Camps in the tri-state area! People from all over Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, and Massachussets come to our camp every year. You can either reserve a subcamp in the camp for your troop or have your child or troop member join up with another troop. This summer camp allows boys to earn a lot of merit badges and to meet new friends. For more information and to tell other people about this great camp visit: www.housatonicbsa.org The rig