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John Sherman Hoyt Scout Reservation

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The John Sherman Hoyt Scout Reservation is located on 170 acres of pristine forest and fields in West Redding, Connecticut.

Trails circumscribe the camp which provide for rigorous hikes and up close encounters with myriad wild creatures and native plants.

09/22/2026

Hoyt Scout Reservation has been invaded!
The Aquila District invites Scouts BSA troops and AOL’s to the 2026 Fall Camporee.
Theme: Plants versus Zombies
Date: October 23-25, 2026
Location: Hoyt Scout Reservation
To register, go to this link:https://www.ctyankee.org/events/aquila-district-fall-camporee-26/

Your hosts: Troops 870 and 54

Each troop and AOL’s will be divided into patrols and defend the camp with these stations.
Blazing Boiling Brains: Fire Building
Tricky Targets: Lashings & Staves
The Harrowing Hunt: Wilderness Survival / Shelter
The Zombie Trace: Relay Race & Teamwork
Stop The Spread: First Aid & Triage
Apocalypse or Ally?: Plant Identification & LNT

03/09/2026

Join the Hoyt Alumni Association

The Hoyt Alumni Association (aka HAA!) is a sub-committee of the Hoyt Campmasters in conjunction with Connecticut Yankee Council, Scouting America. Our main purpose is to make improvements to the Hoyt Scout Reservation located in Redding, CT to support the youth of today and to ensure it will be available for future generations. HAA! supports the camp through various programs including monthly mini work parties, a major work party, fund raising and donation efforts, major project planning and implementation and of course having fun while doing all this. Membership in HAA! is open to all.

If you would like to make a donation, please go to this link: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/QUGXGZ8NGSX94

02/24/2026

Hoyt Adventure Day Camp is open for youth ages 6 - 12 years. Children will experience the adventure of the outdoors at our 170+ acre camp. Small groups will enjoy activities at different stations throughout the day including hiking, crafts, games, and STEM; all designed to provide days full of fun. https://mycouncil.ctyankee.org/Event/1576

09/26/2025

There’s still time to register for the Cub Scout Safari. Join Us Saturday, October 4th at Hoyt!

Sign up: https://www.ctyankee.org/events/cub-scout-safari-weekend-2/

09/25/2025

Join us for a high-energy weekend of Search & Rescue! Scouts BSA will build emergency skills through hands-on training, team challenges, and (pending) SAR demos. Activities include SAR MB stations, BB shooting, fire-building, and the Double Trouble obstacle course. AOL Scouts (5th grade) can camp with a host troop or as a Den, complete a mock mission, work on Adventure Awards, and enjoy age-appropriate activities. Register Now: https://www.ctyankee.org/events/saugatuck-fall-camporee-fall-2025/

09/16/2025

10/18/2024

Attention all Scouts the Aquila chapter of the Order of the Arrow will be hosting a Hoyt Service Day on November 2! All Scouts and Scouters are welcome to attend. Work will include cleaning trails and restoring a ceremony ring. There will be burgers and hot dogs for all that attend.

Please contact [email protected] and [email protected] if you wish to attend or have any questions.

09/29/2024

Registration for the Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills is now open! Register here: https://mycouncil.ctyankee.org/Event/1298

Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) is a hands-on training course for adult leaders that teaches practical outdoor skills needed to lead Scouts BSA youth on their outdoor adventures. Upon completion, leaders should feel comfortable teaching Scouts the basic skills required to obtain the First Class rank. Along with Scoutmaster Specifics, this course is required of all direct contact leaders registered in Scout BSA Troops in order to be considered “trained”.

IOLS will take place on Saturday, October 19th at 8:30 am to Sunday, October 20th at 10:00 am at Hoyt Scout Reservation.

Please contact [email protected] with any questions!

Address

288 Simpaug Turnpike
West Redding, CT
06896

Opening Hours

Saturday	12am - 11:59pm
Sunday	12am - 11:59pm

Telephone

(203) 876-6868

Website

http://www.ctyankee.org/camping/camps/hoyt

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