The program will meet twice a month for 10 months and is just $165. Participants will learn everything from knot tying to chart reading from great instructors and guest speakers. The program will be held at IHYC on Steamboat Road; participants do not have to be members of the club. Continue Reading →
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Greenwich’s House Delegation Secures State Funding Storm-Damaged Bridge at Camp Seton
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Greenwich House delegation had a chance to see the damage done to a key bridge in Sept 2021, in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida. The damage is eye popping. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Camp Seton, Greenwich Scouting, Hector Arzeno, Rachel Khanna, Steve Meskers
Camp Seton Features Fishing, Boating, Archery & Friendship in the Great Outdoors
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Activities include boating, swimming, campfire cooking, fishing, archery, slingshots, BB’s, hiking, climbing, handicrafts, woodwork, songs, skits, and learning scout skills. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Camp Seton, Greenwich Scouting
Greenwich Scouts Are Destined for the 2023 Jamboree in West Virginia
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Held about every four years, the Jamboree or “Jambo” for short, welcomes scouts from across the country to Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Greenwich Scouting, Jamboree
Greenwich Scouting Camporee at Tod’s Point Benefits from Gorgeous Weather
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The Saturday morning activity included a weeding and seeding service project on what was once the grounds of J. Kennedy Tod’s mansion. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Volunteering, Carl Marinaccio, Chris Roehler, Cynthia Ehlinger, Diana Klingner, Greenwich Scouting, Jim Heavey
Eagle Scout Candidate Blazes a Waterfront Trail Along Mianus Pond
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For his Eagle Scout Project, Günther Krieg, along with members of his Troop 5 and help from the Town, cleared a path through 6.7 acres of town owned property along the Mianus Pond. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Volunteering, Greenwich Scouting, Günther Krieg, Mianus River, North Mianus Pond Park, Parks & Recreation, Riverside
Local Scouts Place Flags on Graves of Veterans in Greenwich
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Over 65 Scouts and volunteers gathered on Wednesday, May 26 in support of the American Legion Post 29 by placing flags on the graves of veterans at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, Volunteering, Greenwich Scouting, Jim Heavey, Memorial Day, Pack 23, St. Mary's Cemetery
Boy Scouts ‘Scouting For Food Drive’ Set for March 13; Drive-Thru Drop off to Benefit Neighbor to Neighbor
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This year, due to COVID-19, the Scouts will be hosting a Drive-Thru Drop-Off Scouting for Food Drive to benefit Neighbor to Neighbor. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Greenwich Scouting, Neighbor to Neighbor, Scouting for Food
Boy Scouts Hosts Drive Through Registration: Scout Me In!
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“Scouting in Greenwich is hotter than ever. Parents are here now because Covid has made them available to enjoy scouting with their kids. In fact, Covid has encouraged all of us to enjoy the outdoors more, which is a large part of what Scouting is about – Scouting put the outing in Scouting!”– Cindy DiPreta, pack 23 Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Cindy DiPreta, Greenwich Scouting
Greenwich Scouting Moves to Virtual Scouting
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From virtual Merit Badge classes to 30-day challenges, Scouting volunteers from all over the country are sharing resources to help bring Scouting adventures into the home. Continue Reading →