Upcoming Programs at Camp Workcoeman
2 Sep 2024 — Camp Workcoeman has a variety of programs taking place this fall for both Scouts BSA and Cub Scouts. In addition, training opportunities and campsite/facility rentals are available. We hope to you at camp!
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 Day Camp. Overnight unit and family camping is also available, as well as a variety of à la carte opportunities for units.
News & Events
2024 Fall Shawtown Work Weekend 13 Sep 2024
After the success of the spring weekend, the Citizens of Shawtown are planning a fall weekend event for work and fellowship to wrap up camp’s centennial season. The event runs from Friday evening (10/25/2024) through lunch on Sunday (10/27/2024), but volunteers are welcome for whatever portion of the weekend they’re able to attend. See the Shawtown webpage for the event flier with additional information and the RSVP link (please respond by October 22, 2024).
Camp Trading Post is Now a Satellite Scout Shop 02 Sep 2024
If you had a chance to visit the Camp Workcoeman trading post this past summer, you may have noticed something different — we are now a satellite Scout Shop, offering uniform parts and patches, as well as Advancement items!
As part of our effort to provide great customer service to our scouting families and local units, we will have regularly scheduled hours throughout the year. Beginning after Labor Day, we will be open on Wednesdays from 3:00 - 7:00 PM, and on Saturdays from 12:00 - 4:00 PM.
Unit leaders looking to obtain advancement items such as merit badges, rank patches, Eagle memorabilia, or Cub Scout belt loops/pins are encouraged to pre-order items with us so that we can ensure we have everything you need! Pre-orders, or inquiries of any kind, can be submitted directly to [email protected].
We look forward to seeing you at Camp Workcoeman throughout the year!
2024 Fall Programs at Camp Workcoeman 02 Sep 2024
A variety of day and weekend Scouting programs are planned for this fall at Camp Workcoeman including our Fall Centennial Camporee. 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 44 years 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 100 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
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Connecticut Rivers Council
Office: (860) 913-2700
Fax: (860) 289-6447
Address
New Hartford, CT 06057