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.
During the six week summer camp season, over 1,200 Scouts enjoy unforgettable Scouting experiences. The summer camp season consists of 5 weeks of Boy Scout Resident Camp and one week of Webelos Resident Camp and Cub Scout Day Camp. It is also home to Laurel Music Camp.
Short Term Camping
Summer Camp 2019
News & Events
Citizens of Shawtown Newsletter — Fall 2018 24 Sep 2018
The Fall 2018 edition of the Citizens of Shawtown newsletter is now available. Read the latest news here and visit the Citizens of Shawtown page to find out more.
2019 Camp Staff and CIT Applications Now Available 18 Sep 2018
Make the summer one to remember! Staff and CIT applications are now open for the 2019 summer season. Serving on the Camp Workcoeman staff is an experience of a lifetime. Make friends, have fun, and give back to Scouting. Apply today!
Citizens of Shawtown Work Day — September 15 17 Aug 2018
Please join the Citizens of Shawtown at 9 AM on Saturday, September 15, 2018 as they work to finish the roof of our pole barn and wrap up any remaining summer projects. Lunch will be provided. Please confirm attendance to either Ranger Frank or Lou Seiser. Members of the Citizens of Shawtown, their friends, and all others interested in helping are invited.
Why should your troop attend summer camp 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 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 94 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