7 Scouts, 6 adults and a Webelos 1 enjoyed great weather for a weekend backpacking trip on the Appalachian Trail.  This year's trip was to a section of the trail in Connecticut that featured Lion's Head and Bear Mountains.  Scouts were reminded of the importance of packing light on the hike up the mountains, but were able to enjoy a beautiful campsite by Brasse Brook.  After dinner there was another fireless campfire program, due to the campfire ban on the AT, featuring lots of bad jokes and some classic stories.  Everyone got a taste of cold weather camping as Saturday night temperatures dipped into the mid 20's, but were well rested for the quick hike downhill back to the trailhead on Sunday morning.  

12 Scouts, 7 adults and a couple of visiting Webelos & parents enjoyed a fun filled weekend at Devils Hopyard State Park. 

Scouts worked on their lashing skills as they built an apple chucker/ acorn thrower taking aim at a few trees. The afternoon

started off with a hike to a nice valley view, the Devil's oven and then Chapman falls, where a few brave scouts went for a brisk

October swim. Scouts kept up their spirits as they returned to camp and worked on their silver spatula cooking competition.

Mac & cheese, Fried chicken sandwich and Beef Stroganoff entries were made with the Beef Stroganoff taking the win.

Congratulations Michael, Caeden and Connor. The evening wrapped up with a fireless campfire program, due to high forest fire danger,

with many skits, songs, jokes and stories. Till next time!

Nine scouts and six adults traveled to Rhode Island, planning for a weekend of camping and a day of biking around Block Island.  Unfortunately, weather intervened and the group found the Point Judith ferries canceled for the day due to heavy seas and high wind.  The group quickly pivoted and planned a mainland bike route along the coast to the town of Narraganset.  Along the way, they visited the Point Judith lighthouse, Hazard Rock, and a calamari festival.  Despite the wind and rain, a great time was had by all.  

 

5 Brave scouts and 4 adults traveled to the White Mountains in New Hampshire for some adventure.

They hiked over 40 miles, climbed 3 Presidential peaks(Madison, Washington, Pierce) totalling over

11,000 feet of elevation gain. Scouts (and adults) were challenged physically and mentally to overcome lots

of obstacles as they experienced 2 back to back 11 hour days of hiking, getting back to camp as the last bit

of sunlight was fading away. There are many stories of crazy trails with big boulders, large ups and downs,

overgrown trees, suspension bridges, lots of rock hoping and water filtering from the mountain streams. The AT huts

were a welcome rest stop and the swimming holes helped our bodies and legs recover from all the work put

into this amazing adventure. Scouts learned why it is so important to prepare and respect the mountain as they

read about the people that lost their lives in the presidential range. We were lucky to have great weather and some 

awesome campsites to make this a trip to remember!

Brady started his scouting career in 4th grade after seeing all the fun his big brother was having at Yawgoog summer camp.

He jumped into scouting making friends and taking on new adventures. Brady developed many scout skills along the way with emphasis on

camp cooking, earning the silver spatula many times. He served as ASPL and Senior patrol leader developing his friendly leadership style, always with

respect towards others. He is also a member of the Order of Arrow with a leadership role and is an instructor for NYLT. Brady has been part of all that scouting

has to offer including many summers at camp Yawgoog, climbing Mt. Marcy, AT hikes, countless campouts and High adventure at Philmont in New Mexico.

Brady's Eagle project entailed building Bocce ball courts at the town community center with support from the town, fellow scouts and friends. 

A big congratulations to Brady Moy!

Troop 156 celebrates as Leo Dittenhoffer has his Eagle ceremony. Leo, now a Senior at UCONN, was disrupted by Covid and finally was

able to celebrate with the troop during our May court of honor at the JB Williams pavilion. Leo had over 11 years in his scouting career with many

camping trips, including the AT hike, Mt. Monadnock, Deer lake, Urban hikes in Boston and NY city, as well as many weeks at Camp Yawgoog during

the summers. Leo worked with the Audubon society to construct a composting system for his Eagle project. Congratulations Leo!