National Youth Leader Training

Two courses one premier training.  NYLT is a high-impact youth leader training that we are holding twice this summer.  One at Camp Workcoeman and one at June Norcross Webster Scout Reservation.  

Registering for NYLT is on a “waitlist” approach to avoid participants registering and paying without Scoutmaster recommendation. Here’s how waitlist registration works:

• Click on the green “Waitlist” box to the right, then “Register Waitlist” from the next screen
• Enter the information for the participant(s) you’re signing up for the course
• Within a week, we’ll reach out to the participant’s Scoutmaster or unit leader to confirm their recommendation
• You’ll receive an e-mail notice to go back in and complete registration and payment

Registration is complete when participants are fully paid and have submitted Code of Conduct and complete Health Form.

Mark Switzer Selected as Scout Executive

The Connecticut Rivers Council Selection Committee made up of eight volunteers and following a nationwide search is pleased to announce the selection of Mark Switzer to be our next Scout Executive.

Mark began his Scouting career in 1998 as a District Executive at the Del-Mar-Va Council in Wilmington, DE. He moved on to become a District Director at the Narragansett Council in Providence, RI, Field Director at the Chief Seattle Council in Seattle, WA, and Director of Field Service at the Golden Empire Council in Sacramento, CA. Mark became Scout Executive of Western Colorado Council in Grand Junction, CO and most recently served as Scout Executive of the Twin Rivers Council in Albany, NY.

Mark and his wife Laura, a former Scouting professional, have a daughter, Ellie, who is a Scout in Troop 357G.  Mark and his family will be relocating to the area in the next few months.  

Please join us in congratulating Mark as he joins in partnership with the volunteers and staff of the Connecticut Rivers Council to deliver quality Scouting experiences to the young people in the communities we serve.