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 2018
News & Events
Citizens of Shawtown Newsletter — Spring 2018 31 May 2018
The Spring 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.
Steak Dinner — Saturday, June 2, 2018 27 Apr 2018
June 2nd is an important and busy day at camp as both Beaver Day and our annual Steak Dinner will be held.
The Steak Dinner, hosted by the Citizens of Shawtown, is an annual fundraiser. Dinner begins in the Camp Workcoeman Dining Hall at 6 PM and is preceded by hors d'oeuvres at 5:30 PM. The cost to attend is $25 for adults and $13 for children 10 and under with all proceeds benefiting camp improvement projects. To reserve your spot sign-up online.
Beaver Day — Saturday, June 2, 2018 12 Mar 2018
Join us on Saturday, June 2nd for the annual Camp Workcoeman Beaver Day. This work day allows us to get a head start on setting up camp for another exciting season. We’ll gather in the Dining Hall at 8:30 AM before beginning work at 9:00 AM. Lunch will be provided. Click here for more information. Any and all help is greatly appreciated.
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