Calling all Cub Scouts and parents for a day of outdoor fun at Camp Workcoeman. Cub Scouts with the pack will travel to various stations, where they will participate in activities such as BB Shooting, Archery, Nature activities, sports, and more.
Lunch is provided, and all participants receive a patch and certificate for participating.
Time: November 14 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Scout Cost: $30
Adult Cost: $15
Den Chief Cost: $15
Contact: Jeffrey Seiser, [email protected]
Course Director Conferences for Wood Badge and National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) will take place on Saturday, November 14th at Camp Workcoeman. These courses are open to those who are or will be actively involved with NYLT or Wood Badge in their local council and provide them with the training necessary to understand the syllabus and deliver a successful course. Completing this Course Director Conference is required of all course directors and assistant course directors and will provide a forum to collaborate, share best practices, and solve problems.
Registration for either the Wood Badge or NYLT sections is done through the BSA National Registration page available via the link below.
Connecticut Rivers Council is also making overnight accommodations available to all participants. Staying overnight is available for Friday night, Saturday night, or both. It costs $15 per night, with breakfast on Saturday included with a Friday night reservation and Saturday dinner included with a Saturday night reservation. Overnight accommodations will be in heated cabins, with male and female participants staying separately. Arrival on Friday starts at 6:00 PM.
Contact Council President Bill Shea with questions pertaining to the training portion of the event and Camp Workcoeman Director Jeff Seiser with questions pertaining to overnight accommodations, food, or facilities.
Cost:
$65 (Course participant, via scouting.org registration)
$35 (Course staff, via scouting.org registration)
$15/night (Overnight accommodations [optional], via scoutingevent.com registration)
Contact:
Bill Shea, [email protected]
Jeff Seiser, [email protected]
Note: This event has been rescheduled from October 24 to November 21, 2026.
The RSO course content consists of RSO’s roles and responsibilities, range standard operating procedures, range inspection, and range rules. Those with this certification may serve as a safety officer (an instructor is also required) for council, camp, and unit events.
Required Pre-training: None
Time: November 21, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Cost: $75
Contact: Joe Iannello, [email protected]
Note: This event has been rescheduled from October 24 to November 21, 2026.
Scouts can work on a merit badge required to become an Eagle Scout. Depending on the specific merit badge, Scouts may have the chance to complete it during this session or by communicating with the counselor afterward.
This program includes the merit badge session, lunch, and a presentation on the requirements to become an Eagle Scout, with particular emphasis on the Eagle Project. This program is restricted to Scouts ranked Second Class and above.
Merit Badges Offered (Max of 20 for each class):
* See prerequisite forms (below)
Time: November 21, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Scout Cost: $50
Contact: Jeffrey Seiser, [email protected]
Come out for this outdoor winter carnival! An event filled with winter activities that promote fun for the entire family. Scouts and family members will rotate through a series of age appropriate activities.
Check-in starts at 9:00 AM, with closing at 4:00 PM. All participants must come dressed appropriately for the weather. Lunch will be provided, and all participants will receive a patch and certificate.
A completed medical form must be turned in upon arrival for all participants—adults included.
Cost:
$30 per Scout
$30 per Sibling (Non-Scout)
$10 per Adult
$10 per Den Chief
Contact: Jeffrey Seiser, [email protected]
Come out for a weekend of wild west fun and adventure at Camp Workcoeman! This event includes two nights of camping; three meals on Saturday in the dining hall; and a day of skill development, teamwork, and fun. Participants will also receive a commemorative patch.
Packs and dens are encouraged to bring a wagon that will carry their gear to different stations throughout the day. Scouts are also encouraged to get into the ‘wild west’ spirit by wearing cowboy hats, neckerchiefs, and more!
A detailed program guide will be distributed prior to the event that will contain information about a pre-camp meeting, items to bring, and a schedule for the event.
Check-in starts at 6:00 PM Friday, with departure at 9:00 AM Sunday.
Registration closes Monday, April 19, 2027 at 11:59 PM.
Cost:
$40 per Scout
$20 per Adult
$20 per Den Chief
Contact: Jeffrey Seiser, [email protected]
Camp Workcoeman is located in the hills of northwest Connecticut in scenic New Hartford and Barkhamsted. The camp consists of approximately 427 acres on the shore of beautiful West Hill Pond, possibly the cleanest in Connecticut.
Established in 1924, it is one of the oldest continuously operated Scout camps in the country. For 102 years, thousands of Scouts and Scouters have had unforgettable Scouting experiences at Camp Workcoeman. This fine tradition of Scouting continues today.