Camp Workcoeman is used year-round for short-term camping for all Scouting Cub Packs, Scout Troops, and Venture Crews, as well as for district and Order of the Arrow activities. Camp staff and volunteers run a variety of year-round programs for Scouts on both an individual and unit basis.
During the six week summer camp season, Scouts enjoy unforgettable Scouting experiences. Currently, the summer camp season consists of four weeks of short-term daytime Scouts BSA opportunities; week-long Scuba and NYLT offerings; and two weeks of Cub Scout Resident Camp, Mini Week Camp, and Day Camp. Overnight unit and family camping is also available, as well as a variety of à la carte opportunities for units.
The camp is available year-round for rental by groups and organizations—both within and outside of Scouting.
News & Events
Wild Game Dinner at Camp Workcoeman 05 Jan 2026
The Housatonic and Connecticut Rivers Councils are proudly hosting a Wild Game Dinner on February 28, 2026 at Camp Workcoeman where you should ‘Be Prepared’ to eat incredible food to support this rare opportunity for a well-done cause. Your ticket and sponsorships will support local Scouting across Connecticut!
For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit the registration page.
2026 Winter/Spring Programs at Camp Workcoeman 05 Jan 2026
A variety of day and weekend Scouting programs are planned for this spring at Camp Workcoeman. These activities include Scouts BSA, Cub Scout, training, and volunteer events.
Of special note is our Scouts BSA America’s Semiquincentennial Camporee in May.
More information and registration links are available here for Scouts BSA opportunities, here for Cub Scout opportunities, and here for training opportunities. Please see the work days page for facility maintenance volunteer opportunities, or reach out to Camp Director Jeff Seiser to volunteer at Scouting programs.
2025 Fall Programs at Camp Workcoeman 10 Aug 2025
A variety of day and weekend Scouting programs are planned for this fall at Camp Workcoeman. These activities include Scouts BSA, Cub Scout, and training events.
More information and registration links are available here for Scouts BSA opportunities, here for Cub Scout opportunities, and here for training opportunities.
Why should your Scout or unit attend programs at Camp Workcoeman?
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A Quality Program
A flexible program, tailored to the needs of your troop from the new Scout to the veterans. -
A Dedicated Staff
A Camp Director with 38 years of camp experience and a trained, high quality staff that return every year. Flexibility, caring, and dedication are the essential qualities that make up the Camp Workcoeman Staff. -
A Consistent Philosophy
You want the best summer program, and the staff is here to deliver the finest program available to your Scouts!
About Camp
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.
Phone
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Camp Workcoeman
Office: (860) 379-2207
Nurse: (860) 379-1756 -
Connecticut Rivers Council
Office: (860) 913-2700
Address
New Hartford, CT 06057
Trading Post Scout Shop
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Hours
Saturday 12 Noon–4 PM -
Contact
[email protected] - More Info