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 - Felicia Millett
Equipment - Steve Millett
Newsletter - Danny Brass
Member at Large - Blase LaSala
CCG Clarksville Cave Beginner Trip - Sunday Sept 28, 2025
Ben will be leading a trip with a few new cavers to Clarksville Cave on Sunday, September 28th. The group will be kept small and this is the last weekend to see this cave until May, so if you are new to caving, please reach out!
Contact Ben at info@ctcavers.org and put "Clarksville Trip" in the subject line.
Information on the cave can be found here: https://necaveconservancy.org/preserves/clarksville/
CCG Monthly Meeting - Wednesday Oct 29, 2025
Location: Southington CT. The official meeting will start at 7 pm, and attendees are welcome 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 be available.
For more info please email info@ctcavers.org with “CCG October Meeting” in the subject line. Non-members who are interested in caving are very welcome to attend.
CCG Holiday Party - Saturday December 13, 2025
The CCG holiday party will be held at a member's home in East Hartford, CT. This will be an indoor event. Dinner will be Potluck and there will be a presentation by a CCG member on a recent expedition. Elections for 2026 officers will be held, and there will be a special presentation by Blase Lasala.
CCG members will get an email before the party with more details. For more info please call/text Veronica at 860-620-7521, or email info@ctcavers.org with “CCG December Party” in the subject line. Non-members who are interested in caving are very welcome to join.
CCG Caving Weekend at Schoharie Cabin - July 18-20, 2025 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.
CCG Annual Ocean Front Barbecue – Saturday August 2, 2025
A CCG member will be hosting us for a BBQ at his home on Shell Beach in Guilford, CT. If weather cooperates there will be boating, swimming and even a trip to nearby talus caves. For more info please call/text Veronica at 860-620-7521, or email info@ctcavers.org with “CCG BBQ Aug. 2” in the subject line. (Rain date: Sunday Aug. 3). Non-members who are interested in caving are very welcome to join.