The Central Connecticut Grotto (CCG) is a local chapter of The National Speleological Society ( NSS). The CCG shares the goals of other NSS Grottos, which are to organize trips, offer training, practice cave conservation, and generally provide a framework for enjoying and studying caves. The Central Connecticut Grotto welcomes new members who are interested in caves and committed to cave conservation. Join us - membership info is on our "Membership" page.
Meetings are open to anyone interested in caves and committed to cave conservation. At each meeting we discuss Grotto business, trip reports and plan future trips. Many meetings also have a presentation; either a talk, demonstration, slides, or video. It is not necessary to attend meetings to be a Grotto member, though we would like you to attend.
Meeting location, date, and time of meetings can change. Non-members should confirm by calling a meeting contact number or emailing info@ctcavers.org, with "CCG Meeting" in the subject line.
Contact officers at info@ctcavers.org
Chair - Veronica Sassu Laviero
Vice Chair - Steve Millett
Treasurer - Jeff Laviero
Secretary - Jeff Laviero
Webmaster - Elliot Bushman
Membership - Ben Finch
Safety - Liz Coppola
Conservation - Kailyn Lundeberg
Vertical - Derek Von Nieda
Equipment - Steve Millett
Newsletter - Danny Brass
Member at Large - Blase LaSala
CCG Monthly Meeting - Tuesday, Sept. 15th
The September meeting will be held at member's home in New Britan, CT. The official meeting will start at 7pm, but people are encouraged to arrive as early as 6 pm. CCG members will get an email before the meeting with exact details. For those who cannot attend in person a Zoom option will still be available.
For more info please email info@ctcavers.org with “CCG September Meeting” in the subject line. Non-members who are interested in caving are very welcome to join.
Fall NRO - Fri-Sun, Sept. 25-27, 2026
The Northeastern Regional Organization of the NSS will be holding its fall gathering of cavers. Hosted by the Vermont Cavers Association. All the usual NRO activities will be featured, including camping, hot meals, lots of nearby caving, NCC Saturday night auction and more features to come! The event will be held at Privacy Campground in Hancock, MA. For more info please email info@ctcavers.org with “Fall 2026 NRO” in the subject line. Volunteers needed! A website with detailed information has been created and online registration is open: https://vcafallnro2026.regfox.com/2026-fall-nro
Clarksville Cave Beginner Trip – Saturday, May 2, 2026
Intro to caving trip at Clarksville Cave in New York, one of our favorite caves for beginners. http://www.necaveconservancy.org/clarksville-preserve/ . Email info@ctcavers.org with “Clarksville Cave May 2026” in the subject line if you are interested in joining. If you don’t mind spoilers here is a teaser for the video we shot in the cave on a previous trip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bx959WRVJnE
CCG Caving Weekend at Schoharie Cabin - August 7-9th, 2024
CCG has reserved the Schoharie Cabin for a fun weekend of caving in Schoharie NY. Caving trips of all skill levels will be led to some of our favorite caves nearby the cabin.