Zack joined scouts in 8th grade and embraced all that scouting had to offer. Although a late starter he is a great example of what can be

accomplished with hard work, while having a lot of fun! Zack is always eager to help others and to join in on a new adventure. He loved

his time at Camp Yawgoog, Mt Monadnock, AT camping and countless troop campouts. Zack is also very proud of his Eagle project at

Earle Park off of main street where new fencing was installed along with a number of bat houses. Congratulations Zack!

Ryan Ouellette joined scouts in the first grade and has been hard at work throughout his scouting experience. He led as an ASPL,

Patrol leader and Instructor and has gone on many camping trips with the troop. Included highlights: Yawgoog summer camp for 10+ weeks,

backpacking the AT, high adventure Maine and exploring the Adirondacks. Ryan was also a prolific fundraiser leading our troop for 4 straight years.

Ryan is most proud of earning 49 merit badges along with his Eagle project, which entailed building a Gaga pit for the Gideon Welles school. 

Congratulations Ryan!

25 Scouts and Adults, including Mason (Webelos 2) and his family, ventured out for an amazing trip to see the Statue of Liberty

and Ellis Island. We traveled by Car, Train, Subway and Ferry to see this amazing symbol of American freedom and liberty. Scouts

learned about the history of construction and the importance of this mighty symbol. We then continued onto Ellis island where

scouts explored the stories of immigration into the United States of America and how future citizens risked everything for a

chance to be part of our great nation. The camping and weather was awesome as we enjoyed the Seton Scout Reservation in

Greenwich with an amazing campfire program to finish off the evening. Another Troop 156 trip of great memories.

Troop 156 is excited to announce its newest Eagle scout - Dylan Vincelette

Dylan has been scouting since he was in first grade. He has been to camp Yawgoog 8 times and on many high adventure trips, including the Adirondacks and Maine High adventure. He has served as an ASPL and patrol leader several times. Dylan has completed 41 merit badges and is proud to have completed the trio of Swimming, Hiking and Cycling merit badges. Dylan's Eagle project entailed building a trailhead Kiosk for the Cotton Hollow south trails in Glastonbury along with trail blazing, trail maintenance and working with the town on a trail map with points of interest.

Our scouts (and adults) enjoyed a winter wonderland at Mt Norris Scout Reservation in Eden,VT.  Activities included rock climbing, rile shooting, archery, tomahawks, rope braiding, and snowshoeing.  On the way home they took a tour of the Ben & Jerry's factory and sampled ice cream.  A fun time was had by all!

Dylan Vincelette and Evan Tierney worked as ushers for South Congregational church this past Sunday.

Parishioners were very complimentary of their service.