24 Apr 2024 — All pages of the camp website have been updated with info on the 2024 summer season, and registration is open for all summer programs. The Scouts BSA Summer Program Guide is now available.
Participants learn how to build a fire, use an axe, cook outdoors, use a map and compass, responsibly care for nature, and much more.
This required course for new BSA Troop leaders builds on the Scoutmaster Specific Training introducing new leaders to outdoor skills and helping provide the confidence to take youth on outdoor adventures. This course can also be taken as part of the New Scouts BSA Troop Leader Training where both required trainings (Scoutmaster Specific and Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills) will be completed.
Time: Check-in at 6:00 PM on Friday, depart at 2:00 PM on Sunday
Fee: $25 per participant
For Scouters age 18 and above.
Contact: Jeffrey Seiser, [email protected]
Required second course for anyone wishing to become an NRA Certified Pistol Instructor. This course covers basic safety and pistol shooting skills.
Required Pre-training: NRA Basic Instructor Training
Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Cost: $65
Contacts:
Bill Mellow, [email protected]
Matthew Stankoski, [email protected]
This course covers the basic training required to serve as an Archery Range Instructor. Skills focused on include range set up, range commands, and shooting skills. Those with this certification can serve as an Archery instructor for council, camp, and unit events.
Required Pre-training: Online USA Archery Course ($40)
Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Cost: $30
Contact: Jason Mendez, [email protected]
This course covers the basic training required to serve as a BB Range Instructor. Skills focused on include BSA standards, range setup, range commands, and shooting skills. Those with this certification can serve as a BB instructor for council and camp events.
Required Pre-training: None
Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
Cost: $30
Contact: Joe Iannello, [email protected]
This course provides advanced training to prepare participants to coordinate a shooting range. The itinerary includes an emphasis on safety, range leadership, and shooting instruction. Those with this certification can serve as a Rifle instructor for council, camp, and unit events.
Required Pre-training: NRA Basic Instructor Training & NRA Basic Rifle Training
Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Cost: $85
Contact: Tom Transue, [email protected]
This training is designed to provide you with the skills to assess and provide treatment to an ill or injured person in a remote environment where care by a professional is not available. Here, you will learn how to assess, treat and when possible, prevent medical and traumatic emergencies within the scope of your training.
This training will consist of group discussions and skill instruction, followed by scenarios where you will put your skills to the test. This course will follow the Boy Scouts of America Wilderness First Aid Curriculum and Doctrine Guidelines. This course is required for adults serving as ‘Scoutmasters’ for the National Jamboree or on any of the BSA High Adventure Bases.
CPR certification is a prerequisite for all participants. CPR certification will be conducted on Friday evening, June 7 at 6:00 PM for those not certified.
The list of WFA training options available on this weekend will consist of:
Wilderness First Aid Instructor Certification: $300 (includes WFA renewal if needed)
Arrive Friday night by 5:00 PM to help setup and prepare. Certification participants will meet virtually before the course to plan for practice teaching.
CPR Only Certification: $45
Takes place 6:00–10:00 PM Friday evening, June 7 only.
Except for CPR only, costs will increase $25 on May 1 (pre-May prices shown).
Participants are required to stay at camp for the duration of the course. Meals provided include breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday. Departure is 1:00 PM on Sunday.
Contact: Jeffrey Seiser, [email protected]
This course provides advanced training to prepare participants to coordinate a shooting range. The itinerary includes an emphasis on safety, range leadership, and shooting instruction. Those with this certification can serve as a pistol instructor for council, camp, and unit events.
Required Pre-training: NRA Basic Instructor Training & NRA Basic Pistol Training
Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Cost: $85
Contact: Tom Transue, [email protected]
See the NYLT page for more information.
National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is the BSA’s premier youth leadership development program at the Council level. It’s an exciting 7-day program designed for youth to learn leadership skills that will help them succeed in Scouting and in life.
A required precamp meeting takes place at camp Wednesday, June 5, at 7 PM.
Time: 12:00 noon, Sunday, July 7 – 5:00 PM, Saturday, July 13
Cost: $400 per Scout
Contact: Jeff Seiser, [email protected]
See the Scouts BSA Scuba page for an overview of all scuba programs.
This entry level SCUBA Certification course is designed to give participants the qualifications and skills necessary to safely conduct open water dives. Participants will learn about buoyancy, applying weights, marine conservation, equipment, and more. There will also be an online training section that participants must complete before the onsite training at camp. Details will be sent to all who register. This program includes meals from Monday lunch through Thursday lunch and overnight camping. It also includes all instruction, equipment, and certification.
Participants will be contacted by the Connecticut Scuba Academy beforehand with information on medical forms, pre-learning, and more. Participants can either come for the day or stay overnight; evening activities will be available for those staying overnight.
Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM each day
Cost: $450 per participant
Contact: Jeff Seiser, [email protected]
See the Scouts BSA Scuba page for an overview of all scuba programs.
This entry level SCUBA Certification course is designed to give participants the qualifications and skills necessary to safely conduct open water dives. Participants will learn about buoyancy, applying weights, marine conservation, equipment, and more. There will also be an online training section that participants must complete before the onsite training at camp. Details will be sent to all who register. This program includes meals from Monday lunch through Thursday lunch and overnight camping. It also includes all instruction, equipment, and certification.
Participants will be contacted by the Connecticut Scuba Academy beforehand with information on medical forms, pre-learning, and more. Participants can either come for the day or stay overnight; evening activities will be available for those staying overnight.
Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM each day
Cost: $450 per participant
Contact: Jeff Seiser, [email protected]
See the Scouts BSA Scuba page for an overview of all scuba programs.
This advanced level SCUBA course will focus on the Underwater Navigation and Night time and Limited Visibility Diving Programs. Participants will learn how to properly navigate underwater, develop skills related to natural navigation, underwater compass navigation, and techniques that utilize multiple approaches. In addition to diving during the day, participants will also dive in the evening using dive lights and interact with nocturnal aquatic life.
Registration includes meals beginning with Saturday breakfast through Sunday breakfast. Two nights of camping are included as well as instruction, equipment, and two certifications.
Participants must have an entry level open water certification to participate in this advanced course.
Participants will be contacted by the Connecticut Scuba Academy beforehand with information on medical forms, pre-learning, and more.
Time: 6:00 PM Friday – 12:00 noon Sunday
Cost: $300 per participant
Contact: Jeff Seiser, [email protected]
This is an advanced training that prepares level I instructors to train other individuals to become level I instructors.
Required Pre-training: Archery Level I, SafeSport, Background Check, & Association Membership ($165) through USA Archery.
Required Post-training: A final online training is required after completing the practical course to obtain training endorsement ($10).
Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Cost: $200
Contact: Jason Mendez, [email protected]
Required second course for anyone wishing to become an NRA Certified Shotgun Instructor. This course covers basic safety and shotgun shooting skills.
Required Pre-training: NRA Basic Instructor Training
Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Cost: $65
Contacts:
Bill Mellow, [email protected]
Matthew Stankoski, [email protected]
Wood Badge is advanced Scout leader training that began in 1919 by Lord Baden-Powell, founder of Scouting and Wood Badge’s first director. It came to America in 1948 and has been updated to reflect current BSA policies and programs. Incorporating the best techniques available, Wood Badge has become the most advanced leadership training course in Scouting!
Wood Badge is the highest level of Scout leadership training and provides you with the tools to be a superior leader. The leadership skills taught are for leaders from all Scouting areas including Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, Venturing and the district and council. The 1st half of the course utilizes a classroom environment and practical exercises to teach the essentials of leadership. You’ll learn what makes leadership work for you in Scouting and your personal life. The 2nd half offers classroom and outdoor experiences to help you learn the application of leadership skills. Finally, you will write and complete a “Ticket.” The “Ticket” consists of five written goals. These goals connect your new leadership knowledge to your role in Scouting.
Any Scouter who has attended basic training for their registered position and serves in a leadership role in Scouting or in a position that directly supports a unit can attend.
Both weekends must be attended.
Cost:
Early Bird $300 (until May 31, 2024)
Regular $350
Contact:
Dan Corne, [email protected]
This course provides advanced training to prepare participants to coordinate a shooting range. The itinerary includes an emphasis on safety, range leadership, and shooting instruction. Those with this certification can serve as a shotgun instructor for council, camp, and unit events.
Required Pre-training: NRA Basic Instructor Training & NRA Basic Shotgun Training
Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Cost: $85
Contact: Tom Transue, [email protected]
Required second course for anyone wishing to become an NRA-NMLRA Certified Muzzleloading Instructor. This course covers basic safety and muzzleloading shooting skills.
Required Pre-training: NRA Basic Instructor Training
Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Cost: $65
Contact: Tom Transue, [email protected]
This course provides advanced training to prepare participants to coordinate a shooting range. The itinerary includes an emphasis on safety, range leadership, and shooting instruction. Those with this certification can serve as a muzzleloading instructor for council, camp, and unit events.
Required Pre-training: NRA Basic Instructor Training & NRA-NMLRA Basic Muzzleloading Training
Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Cost: $85
Contact: Tom Transue, [email protected]
The RSO course content consists of RSO’s roles and responsibilities, range standard operating procedures, range inspection, and range rules. Those with this certification may serve as a safety officer (an instructor is also required) for council, camp, and unit events.
Required Pre-training: None
Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Cost: $65
Contact: Tom Transue, [email protected]
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.