Hoyt Scout Reservation, Redding, CT
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Take I-84West to Exit 3, Route 7 South (Danbury).. Follow Route 7 South for approximately 5 miles. At 4th traffic signal (intersection) Topstone Rd. will be on your left (Canis Rd. will be on your right). NOTE: Topstone Rd. street sign is NOT very visible! Turn left onto Topstone and follow to stop sign. Turn left at stop sign, a set of RR tracks will be in front of you, onto Simpaug Turnpike. Follow Simpaug Turnpike up around a major bend, over a bridge and follow about 50 yards, the entrance will be on your 2nd left (will be marked HOYT on posts).
Schedule of Events
10 A.M.: Opening Ceremony 2:15 P.M.: Practice shooting positions
10:30 A.M.: Break into small groups: firearm saftey and handling. 3:00 P.M.: Fun shoot
12 Noon: Lunch (hot dogs, chips, juice) 3:45 P.M.: Shoot for score
4:30 P.M.: Closing Ceremony 5:00 P.M.: Dismissal
If you are planning to stay overnight and camp on the reservation, there is an extra $1.00 fee per person charge. You will need to bring your own gear and food. You will be allowed to bring out gear and set up your campsite after closing ceremony. Each pack or it's members must perform a skit or a song of their choosing (selected and practiced before hand.) You will start your dinners by 6:30 PM and be ready to join the group campfire at 8:30 P.M.
In the morning, you can leave as soon as your group is done with breakfast. There are no morning activities. Please be sure your den leader assists you with these items.
