Camp Workcoeman

Upcoming Programs at Camp Workcoeman

09 Mar 2024 — Most pages of the camp website have been updated with info on the 2024 summer season, and registration is now open for most summer programs.

14 Feb 2024 — Several additional Scouts BSA events have been added to the spring schedule.

2017 Merit Badge Completion Day

On Friday, 11 August 2017, Camp Workcoeman will host a Merit Badge Completion Day.

Scouts looking to finish merit badges are invited to work with the staff to work on requirements towards the completion of specific merit badges.

Check-in begins at 9:30am and final departure is 3:00pm; Scouts may depart early once merit badges are completed.

The following merit badges are available for completion during the day: Archery, Basketry, Camping, Canoeing, Climbing, Fishing, Forestry, Leatherwork, Metalwork, Nature, Orienteering, Pioneering, Rifle Shooting, Rowing, Shotgun Shooting, Small-Boat Sailing, Swimming, Wood Carving

Please email with requests for different merit badges as staff or materials may not be available. Questions should be directed to Program Director, Tom Leisten at [email protected].

Registration for Merit Badge Completion Day can be completed here.

Fee for the day is $15 and includes lunch. The fee will be collected upon check-in Friday. No new merit badges may be started.

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.

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Phone

  • Camp Workcoeman

    Office: (860) 379-2207
    Nurse: (860) 379-1756
    Fax: (860) 379-1311
  • Connecticut Rivers Council

    Office: (860) 913-2700
    Fax: (860) 289-6447

Address

169 Camp Workcoeman Road
New Hartford, CT 06057